Elaina Braverman embodies the intersection of artistry and ambition, a model and actress whose journey has taken her from the familiar pulse of New York City runways to the luminous boulevards of Paris this October.
Media & Body Representation
In this personal essay, guest contributor Daria Nazarova reflects on her experiences in the fashion industry — from global runways to editorial shoots — and explores how inclusivity often blurs into marketing strategy.
Seemingly casual comments like “You’d be prettier if you were light-skinned” cut deeper than most realise — subtly nudging some women towards skin bleaching.
Yesterday, TikTok banned SkinnyTok — the internet immediately found a workaround. A one word caption…
Reality check: you shouldn’t be selling weight loss plans or courses just because you lost some!
This is what it’s like when your body never feels like home. There are days…
This Children’s Day, let’s talk about protecting children, especially girls, from the beauty ideals forced…
When beauty standards make you question your skin, it becomes a long journey to self-love.…
In a world obsessed with appearance, the silent battle with facial dysmorphia is becoming more…
Growing up, my body shouted in a world of whispers. This is the story of finally feeling pretty, not by shrinking, but by defiantly taking up space and seeing myself.









