While diversity in fashion is slowing becoming more visible, there's no doubt the industry as a whole has a long way to go.
But body positive models Clementine Desseaux and Charli Howard are here to change that with the #AllWomanProject.
"This project started because we both genuinely believe that huge brands can be more diverse in their choice of models and body shapes," Howard told InStyle on Wednesday. "We hope the All Woman Project proves that both straight and curve models can feature in the same campaigns, and look great in doing so."
The fashion influencers have framed the campaign in a really neat way. Essentially, they're going for the same look and feel as a traditional ad — but instead of using the project to promote a brand, they are instead promoting women of all shapes, sizes and ethnicities. And they apparently pulled it off with almost no budget, Vogue reported.
"So it's like a campaign we'd dream of being featured in, but no brand would ever do," Dexxseaux explained, as reported by Mic. "It's just like a big 'hello' to the industry. We exist. We're beautiful."
The women chosen for this campaign in addition to Desseaux and Howard include Barbie Ferreira, Denise Bidot, Iskra Lawrence, Elliott Sailors, Victoria Brito, Kamie Crawford,rapper Leaf and Canadian-Trinidadian model Shivani Persad, who individually represent various body types and gender roles.
Persad, who says she has faced discrimination in the industry, also told The Huffington Post Canada she plans to take things a step further on her own.
"[Lack of diversity is] a huge problem," she said via email. "I'm working on a massive research project now to demonstrate with real statistics about how bad it is. It's so obvious, there are white models EVERYWHERE. Skinny white models. So much so that you NOTICE when someone isn't white or when they're a different size. It's easy to change that. It's so simple — start using different models. We gotta make diversity the norm. It's the only way."
And while things may seem to be getting more progressive in the world of fashion as a whole for now, the model fears outside of these independent movements, the concept of diversity may just be a fad.
"Honestly I'm very scared that it's just a trend," she explained. "I'm scared that it's convenient because of what's happening in the world right now. I'm scared people are picking up on it to seem 'socially conscious' but they're really just bullshitters. There's a part of me that prays it's real. I mean, I'm going to try my best to make it real because for me, the stuff I experience isn't a trend — it's my life."
You can join the #AllWomanProject movement as well by using the hashtag #IAmAllWoman when posting your body positive pics on Instagram or Twitter, according to Mic.
"Although society leads us to believe our flaws are shameful, we hope to prove there's nothing wrong with our bodies and we want women to start loving theirs," Howard explained to InStyle. "Everyone deserves to feel represented in fashion, and we hope young girls viewing the campaign can see their shapes represented by the models we've used."
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Men And Women Who Inspire Positive Body Image
James Corden(01 of17)
Open Image ModalHe stripped off in an underwear advert spoof alongside David Beckham. The message: "Beauty is skin deep, it's underneath that counts."He also wrote an open letter which was published by Glamour magazine in which he asks people to accept themselves for who they are. "Respect your body. It is what it is, so embrace it," he wrote. "Love every scar, ripple, and imperfection, and you won’t need others to do it for you." (credit:FOX via Getty Images)
David Beckham(02 of17)
Open Image ModalDavey B stars alongside James Corden in the underwear spoof for D&J briefs to promote healthy body image and the idea that beauty is only skin deep. (credit:J. Countess via Getty Images)
Serena Willliams(03 of17)
Open Image ModalLupita Nyong'o(04 of17)
Open Image ModalMatt McGorry(05 of17)
Open Image ModalThe Orange Is The New Black star spoke openly about his body concerns during his first shirtless scene on OITNB. He told Yahoo: "I was obsessively dieting, and when I saw that scene before the show ever came out, I thought I had blown it. I was like, 'Oh no! I didn't get as lean as I could've'. But then the show came out, and no one said anything negative about it, and it's funny because from one perspective you could say, 'Oh, he's letting himself go,' but from another perspective, I just don't need that validation I once did."I still love working out, and I think it's good for my health, and I feel good doing it. But I think with mental health, allowing myself to be who I am naturally in terms of my body, I think that's sort of practicing more self-love that way." (credit:Jennifer Lourie via Getty Images)
Prince Fielder(06 of17)
Open Image ModalFielder is a baseball player for the Texas Rangers who was featured on the front page of ESPN magazine, naked. The photograph of him was attacked on social media. The baseball player has since spoken out and said that just because a person is plus-size, it doesn't mean they can't be athletic.In an interview with ESPN.com, he said: “A lot of people probably think I’m not athletic or don’t even try to work out or whatever, but I do. Just because you’re big doesn’t mean you can’t be an athlete. And just because you work out doesn’t mean you’re going to have a 12-pack. I work out to make sure I can do my job to the best of my ability. Other than that, I’m not going up there trying to be a fitness model.” (credit:Ronald Martinez via Getty Images)
Tess Holliday(07 of17)
Open Image ModalGok Wan(08 of17)
Open Image ModalThe presenter is an advocate for body confidence in both men and women. He has been incredibly open about his struggles with obesity growing up. He presented a show called Gok's Teens: The Naked Truth, which looked at body image in young people. He also launched a campaign to get body image classes taught in schools across the country. (credit:Dave M. Benett via Getty Images)
Chrissy Teigen(09 of17)
Open Image ModalBen Cohen(10 of17)
Open Image ModalKate Winslet(11 of17)
Open Image ModalRobert Pattinson(12 of17)
Open Image ModalThe Twilight actor has been open about his struggles with Body Dysmorphia (BDD), an obsessive anxiety disorder which is characterised by the individual's preoccupation with flaws in his or her appearance which are unnoticeable to others.In the process, he's helped raise awareness of the disorder among men. (credit:Jason Kempin via Getty Images)
Demi Lovato(13 of17)
Open Image ModalAshley Graham(14 of17)
Open Image ModalAmy Schumer(15 of17)
Open Image ModalJameela Jamil(16 of17)
Open Image ModalAlexa Chung(17 of17)
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