From mastering social media to calling for social change, the outspoken and unapologetic Emily Ratajkowski has always been guided by what felt true to her. And she’s inspiring young women to claim ownership of their own bodies, sexuality, and agency
“Yeah, I’m petite,” Ratajkowski (who’s 5'7" in bare feet) says, comparing herself to other models. “People are always surprised by that.” It’s then that I recognize how much our self-curated feeds lead us to hold tight to our imaginings of others, even when the woman from your feed is sitting next to you. She shows me a photo of a burgundy gown with a cape that Zac Posen is making for her to wear to an Oscars party on Sunday.
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