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Aaron Rose Philip, the first transgender model with a disability to showcase haute couture

Aaron Rose Philip is the first transgender Antigua-American model with a disability to be a part of New York Fashion Week by wearing an ensemble from Moschino’s spring-summer 2022 collection, turning the stage into an icon of fashion, inclusion, strength and representation.

The model wore a yellow skirt set and top that made her stand out among all those present, and with the help of her wheelchair she walked the catwalk, leaving a flash of strength and security to which no spectator could be indifferent. His story is already a trend in networks and is giving guidance to other people in the same situation feel motivated to move forward to achieve their dreams.

She is a real warrior!

Aaron Rose Philip, from Antigua and Barbuda, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a baby, a condition that confined her to a wheelchair. Despite her situation, Aaron never stopped dreaming or believing in herself and with the passage of time she revealed her dream: to be a professional model.

This brought him a series of taunts and attacks on the part of those who did not trust an ounce of his ability, who he shut their mouths with his success and light.

A stroke of luck knocked on your door

Aaron Rose Philip, the first transgender model with a disability to showcase haute couture

Honestly, when a modeling agency discovers me, it’s over for everyone! By all of you I mean the world! It’s time for real inclusion and diversity, folks. Let’s do it!

In 2015, Aaron attracted the attention of Elite Model Management, who hired her in September 2018 and allowed her to hit the runways, becoming the first disabled trans and color model to sign for a haute couture company.

His impetus and effort echo in fashion

Aaron Rose Philip, the first transgender model with a disability to showcase haute couture

From this moment, her career grew like the foam of the sea, she participated in various catwalks, obtained contracts with prestigious clothing and cosmetic brands. But it was not until his recent participation in New York Fashion Week that he saw his goal materialize after wearing an outfit from Moschino’s spring-summer 2022 collection, making history and showing that there are no unattainable goals and that the only thing that is required it is effort, confidence, determination and self-love.

Now her story travels the world inspiring others to do their best. But like she said, this is just the beginning of something bigger, so there is still a lot to see of her work.

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