Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine myself being a model, walking a runway, let alone being able to smize. Last week feels like a fever dream.
When
@itsnehalicious and I met 4 years ago, it was through a Facebook group for South Asian creatives. For years, i have admired her edgy street style she shares through her brand
@agnistyle . Bold colors, confidence, and most importantly, pushing the boundaries of what South Asian fashion could be.
When she asked me to be a model, i was in shock. Like many people, I struggle with body dysmorphia and many times lack self-confidence when put in positions where other folks are much more experienced. But as someone who is passionate about being comfortable with uncomfortable, I knew I had to take the opportunity. With hurting my ankle (and almost breaking it) the day before, the heat wave that was really testing all the models, and my inner battles with my own confidence, I am so proud to have walked my first runway, and that too during New York Fashion Week as a part of the first ever
@asiannyfw !
And what makes me more proud is not walking, but seeing a room full of people celebrate my friend's hard work and energy that she has put all these years! Being a small part of showing her art is such an honor. And as someone who owns some of her clothes, they're all made so meticulously with so much attention to detail. Her quality handwork to material selection and composition is so impressive. When I wear Agni, I have the ability to channel a different energy and confidence, which I might not feel all the time.
With that, I CAN'T BELEIVE I WALKED IN NYFW! Here's to adding something to the bucklist and immediately checking it off! (See the last picture to see how much i was actually sweating and struggling with the heat🥵)
📷:
@capturebyasante and
@aymanvisuals_
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