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098: Ameni Esseibi: The First Curvy Model of the Arab World on Breaking Beauty Standards in Fashion

Fashion Your Seatbelt by Jessica Michault

Jun 15, 202662:01Arts

Ameni Esseibi is someone who has spent years challenging the fashion industry to make room for her — and won. She is the first plus-size Arab model, a body positivity advocate, a Jean Paul Gaultier ambassador, a Paris Fa...

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