“When you keep trying for our future, even trying with your family, to be close with them… I think it might change their perspective about you.”
This is Mona Varonica Campbell. She became the first transgender plus-size model to walk the ramp for Lakmé Fashion Week this year.
Lakmé Fashion Week
Born as a man in Andhra Pradesh, she knew early on that she wanted to be a part of the fashion industry.
Mona Varonica Campbell
She graduated from NIFT, has a PhD to her name, AND her own makeup label as well.
Mona Varonica Campbell