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“To me, being a woman in 2016 is allowing myself to contain multitudes. Looking at who's given the space to do so and why.”

Quote by Tavi Gevinson

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Tavi Gevinson is a writer recognized for her contributions to fashion and media. Born on April 21, 1996, she rose to fame as the founder and editor-in-chief of the fashion blog 'The Sartorialist' at a young age. Since then, Gevinson has expanded her career into writing and publishing, contributing to various magazines and platforms. more

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