Meet Minami Gessel, The Plus-Size Asian Model Who Walked Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show

Welcome to Favorite Follow, a series highlighting NYLON’s favorite creators and the stories behind some of their most memorable content. In a diverse world, it’s not always easy to see yourself represented in the media — particularly in the fashion industry, which has a long history of exclusion, fatphobia, and whitewashing. But as society at large slowly pivots to become increasingly inclusive, more and more faces from marginalized communities are becoming part of the mainstream. Minami Gessel, a plus-size Asian model, is one of those faces. For Minami, it’s all about intentionality in her field. Whether it’s advocating for more… Read Full Article