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“People use me as a figurehead, and to me that misses the point and is blatantly offensive to thin women - my sister, for one. Curves don't epitomise a woman. Saying, 'Skinny is ugly' should be no more acceptable than saying fat is. I find all this stuff a very controlling and effective way of making women obsess over their weight, instead of exploiting their more important attributes, such as intellect, strength and power. We could be getting angry about unequal pay and unequal opportunities, but we're too busy being told we're not thin enough or curvy enough. We're holding ourselves back.”

Quote by Robyn Lawley

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Robyn Lawley
Robyn Lawley

Robyn Lawley (born June 13, 1989) is an Australian model and fashion icon known for her work as a plus-size model. She made history as the first plus-size model to appear on the cover of Vogue Australia, significantly impacting the fashion industry's standards of beauty. As a body positivity advocate, she has inspired countless women to embrace their bodies and continues to promote diversity in the fashion industry. more

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