Ugbad Abdi is one of the nominees for USA TODAY’s Women of the Year program, a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country. The program launched ...

A reader, discouraged by the perpetuation of outdated beauty standards in the fashion industry, wonders if we will ever see genuine inclusivity in fashion models. By Vanessa Friedman I’d heard there ...

The numbers paint a sobering picture of plus size representation in high fashion. 9 per cent were straight-size (US 0-4) during the Spring/Summer 2025 season. While these figures might seem ...

Standing at just 5 feet and 3 inches, Alysha Hemani wants to defy the conventional expectations of the ever-exclusive modeling industry. She chose to boldly strut her stuff at a New York Fashion Week ...

Ryan is a reporter at The Advocate, and a graduate of New York University Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing, with a focus in television writing and comedy. She first became a published author at ...

Be it on the ramp or during social occasions, fashion plays a pivotal role in the lives of people. Fashion is also one of the most important aspects of global cultural diversity. Whether it is skirts, ...

2024 Women of Impact Summit - Stage of Speakers. Matthew Fasciano, President & CEO, Delivering Good Andrea Moore, Delivering Good Board Member Cynthia Rowley, Designer Monica Bertrand, Delivering Good ...

This February, as the nation observes American Heart Month, Charleston based author and fashion model Cheri Glover is sharing ...

Ugbad Abdi is a Somali refugee who moved with her family to Des Moines, Iowa, when she was 9. Abdi was working at Target when she was discovered on Instagram. As a devout Muslim, Abdi wears a hijab ...