TED Talks, mostly popular with the science and philosophy community, had model Cameron Russel talk for ten minutes at the TEDxMidAtlantic event, which proved to be an enlightening and candid discussion about the state of the fashion industry and how models feel, are treated and fit a specific stereotype.
Veteran model Cameron Russell did something quite refreshing, and almost unheard of, during her ten-minute talk at the TEDxMidAtlantic: BE FEARLESS event: she told the truth and gave honest answers to the questions she is most frequently asked. Not skirting around the fact that she was on the stage purely because she is a model and “a pretty, white woman,” Russell took advantage of her platform to address the skewed importance that is placed on one’s image.
To visually illustrate her point, she started her speech wearing a black mini dress with stilettos before transforming into a more suitable outfit—and image—of a knee-length wrap skirt and black sweater. Read More
