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Since making her foray into the modelling world, Sabrina has appeared in many fashion shows. Her modelling career started with the Unique Blend Models fashion shows , which led up to Ashley Stewart in store fashion shows (in Harlem, Flatbush & Yonkers), Plus Gorjus Paparazzi fashion show and The Ms Full Figured USA 2013 Pageant & Fashion on the Hudson. She recently graced the cover of Fashion Avenue News Magazine.
Sabrina
is now the Executive
Coordinator for the modelling group Unique
Blend Models in NYC & Philly and co-founder of Caribbean Gemz which is a newly founded West Indian organization
spreading Caribbean culture throughout New York in various events.
I was attending a
re-launch fashion show for Katwalk Katerers with a friend and Andrene Williams
CEO of Unique Blend Models sent over her PR person Joann Young to invite me to their
casting. Funny enough I was not dressed fancy nor did I have on makeup but she
said I have the look and potential of a model. From there I attend the casting
and I've been model ever since.
What kind of modeling
do you mainly do? Do you feel like opportunities are expanding?
I mainly do couture
plus size modeling. Yes I do. Since the start of Full Figured Fashion week
along with many other plus size groups and events the plus size industry has
grown a lot. There are more plus size fashion shows worldwide, plus
magazines and designers.
Who have you done work
for? I saw you on the cover of Fashion Avenue News Magazine
Yes, I was both shocked
and honoured to be on the cover of FANM. Sofia Davis is an amazing woman. I
love that she's giving plus size women an opportunity to be featured in her
magazine. So far I have done in-store fashion shows with Ashley Stewart and
runway shows with designers such as Lonnie Cisco, Just Raymona, Eyani Couture
& Rick Lamar.
Who would you love to
work for, who you haven’t worked for yet?
I would love to work
with Gwen Devoe in Full Figured Fashion Week and be a print model for Ashley
Stewart. There are so many people I haven't worked with that I couldn't name
all.
Have you ever been
asked to gain or lose weight to get a job?
Lol...no I haven't,
however I am working out to stay healthy and maintain a comfortable weight for
me.
What is unique about
being a plus-size model?
Being a plus size model
shows the average woman that she is also beautiful with the curves she has. It
also shows little girls and teenagers to be comfortable in our own skin.
You're very body
confident. Do you have any tips for women who might not feel as comfortable in
their own skin?
We are all made in
different sizes and shapes; some have more than others so just embrace what you
have. Everyone is beautiful no matter what.
Do you think there is
still a way to go, before the industry sees healthier, fuller figures as
beautiful?
Actually I think we are
already there, which is truly amazing. Looking back on the past couple of years
till now, the Plus Size industry has grown outstandingly and is as popular as
straight models.
What are your thoughts
on airbrushing and have you seen things that bother you?
To be honest a little
or close to none is ok; however when it comes to overdoing it to where you
don't look as you do in person is very deceiving. I have seen some work in
which I had to take a second look and say that's not how she really looks.
How does it feel to be considered a role model?
I would say look in the mirror and find what is beautiful about you. Turn what you see as a flaw into something good and be confident in who you are. It feels great to know that women can look at me and say if she can do it so can I.
Who are your role models?
The late Mia Amber, she
was such a kind spirited woman, Tyra Banks and Andrene Williams
What types of plus
clothing would you like to see more of?
I would like to see
more elegantly sexy clothes along with swimwear that looks appealing and
flattering to our shapes and sizes.
What is your personal favourite
style era/trend?
I don't have a favourite
style but I am growing fond of the peplum style.
What are your future
goals?
My goals are to be an
Ashley Stewart model and known worldwide in the plus size industry.
Any words of wisdom for
all our aspiring readers out there?
Be confident in
yourself, as long as you put your mind to it you can do and be anything.
CEM
caught up with Sabrina
for a one on one to
talk about how she got her start, body diversity in the fashion industry, and
why she takes no issue with being called plus-size.
How did you get started modeling?
I was attending a
re-launch fashion show for Katwalk Katerers with a friend and Andrene Williams
CEO of Unique Blend Models sent over her PR person Joann Young to invite me to their
casting. Funny enough I was not dressed fancy nor did I have on makeup but she
said I have the look and potential of a model. From there I attend the casting
and I've been model ever since.
What kind of modeling
do you mainly do? Do you feel like opportunities are expanding?
I mainly do couture
plus size modeling. Yes I do. Since the start of Full Figured Fashion week
along with many other plus size groups and events the plus size industry has
grown a lot. There are more plus size fashion shows worldwide, plus
magazines and designers.
Who have you done work
for? I saw you on the cover of Fashion Avenue News Magazine
Yes, I was both shocked
and honoured to be on the cover of FANM. Sofia Davis is an amazing woman. I
love that she's giving plus size women an opportunity to be featured in her
magazine. So far I have done in-store fashion shows with Ashley Stewart and
runway shows with designers such as Lonnie Cisco, Just Raymona, Eyani Couture
& Rick Lamar.
Who would you love to
work for, who you haven’t worked for yet?
I would love to work
with Gwen Devoe in Full Figured Fashion Week and be a print model for Ashley
Stewart. There are so many people I haven't worked with that I couldn't name
all.
Have you ever been
asked to gain or lose weight to get a job?
Lol...no I haven't,
however I am working out to stay healthy and maintain a comfortable weight for
me.
What is unique about
being a plus-size model?
Being a plus size model
shows the average woman that she is also beautiful with the curves she has. It
also shows little girls and teenagers to be comfortable in our own skin.
You're very body
confident. Do you have any tips for women who might not feel as comfortable in
their own skin?
We are all made in
different sizes and shapes; some have more than others so just embrace what you
have. Everyone is beautiful no matter what.
Do you think there is
still a way to go, before the industry sees healthier, fuller figures as
beautiful?
Actually I think we are
already there, which is truly amazing. Looking back on the past couple of years
till now, the Plus Size industry has grown outstandingly and is as popular as
straight models.
What are your thoughts
on airbrushing and have you seen things that bother you?
To be honest a little
or close to none is ok; however when it comes to overdoing it to where you
don't look as you do in person is very deceiving. I have seen some work in
which I had to take a second look and say that's not how she really looks.How does it feel to be considered a role model?
I would say look in the mirror and find what is beautiful about you. Turn what you see as a flaw into something good and be confident in who you are. It feels great to know that women can look at me and say if she can do it so can I.
Who are your role models?
The late Mia Amber, she
was such a kind spirited woman, Tyra Banks and Andrene Williams
What types of plus
clothing would you like to see more of?
I would like to see
more elegantly sexy clothes along with swimwear that looks appealing and
flattering to our shapes and sizes.
What is your personal favourite
style era/trend?
I don't have a favourite
style but I am growing fond of the peplum style.
What are your future
goals?
My goals are to be an
Ashley Stewart model and known worldwide in the plus size industry.
Any words of wisdom for
all our aspiring readers out there?
Be confident in
yourself, as long as you put your mind to it you can do and be anything.
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by: RJones photography
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