People hide behind the word aesthetic. They say, ‘Well, it’s just that designer’s aesthetic.’ But when you see 18 seasons in a row and not one single model outside a certain skin color…? There are people in the industry who are advocates, who support diversity. And there are people who do not. I don’t get it. Beauty is universal. These doors have to open.
I need someone who always wants more out of life. Like me - I'm just that way. - Joan Smalls
I need someone who always wants more out of life. Like me - I'm just that way.
- Joan Smalls
People don’t realize that when you’re Latin, you’re so diverse. I am black. I am Latin. I am Spanish. You know? It’s a little bit of everything, and … - Joan Smalls
People don’t realize that when you’re Latin, you’re so diverse. I am black. I am Latin. I am Spanish. You know? It’s a little bit of everything, and …
When you want something so bad and when something great happens, I think it's instinct that you say, 'This is gonna be the moment that's gonna change… - Joan Smalls
When you want something so bad and when something great happens, I think it's instinct that you say, 'This is gonna be the moment that's gonna change…
When you look at the world, the world isn't just one palette. It's a beautiful rainbow, and why not have someone to represent that rainbow? - Joan Smalls
When you look at the world, the world isn't just one palette. It's a beautiful rainbow, and why not have someone to represent that rainbow?
People hide behind the word aesthetic. They say, ‘Well, it’s just that designer’s aesthetic.’ But when you see 18 seasons in a row and not one single… - Joan Smalls
People hide behind the word aesthetic. They say, ‘Well, it’s just that designer’s aesthetic.’ But when you see 18 seasons in a row and not one single…
I'm a little bit of everything. Sometimes people think I'm not Puerto Rican, because my name doesn't sound Spanish. - Joan Smalls
I'm a little bit of everything. Sometimes people think I'm not Puerto Rican, because my name doesn't sound Spanish.
Fashion is part of our culture, and it's about more than just a pretty dress. - Joan Smalls
Fashion is part of our culture, and it's about more than just a pretty dress.
I would like to pick Rihanna's brain. I love her style and what she does. - Joan Smalls
I would like to pick Rihanna's brain. I love her style and what she does.
I'd like to see more beauty campaigns for girls who are mixed Latina and black. And if I'm in them, that's great, but overall there's a scarcity ther… - Joan Smalls
I'd like to see more beauty campaigns for girls who are mixed Latina and black. And if I'm in them, that's great, but overall there's a scarcity ther…
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