In 2007, a very inspired New York University Ph.D. student counted all the models on the runway, every single one that was hired, and of the 677 models that were hired, only 27, or less than four per cent, were non-white. Cameron Russell centcounthire share on social
When I was 16, I definitely burned a couple of bridges by saying, 'I won't do this!' I was not diplomatic about it. I came to a fitting and was like, 'I don't wear fur; cancel this show!' Cameron Russell bridgeburncancel Change image and share on social
My first day of high school, I wore brown boys' corduroys that my mom had sewn Sesame Street elastic into - they were my coolest pants - and a lime green Patagonia fleece that my mom found at Goodwill. I loved fleece. Cameron Russell boybrowncool share on social
When I first lived in a model apartment... It was two bunk beds to a room, and the bathroom was constantly in use. I was bringing in Lucky Charms cereal, and one day an agent put a stop to that. She said, 'You're making all the girls fat.' They took it off our grocery order. That was the most dramatic thing that happened. Cameron Russell agentapartmentbathroom share on social
When I gave a talk at TEDx, I thought that if I did a good job, the video might go viral. Cameron Russell givegoodjob Change image and share on social
I'm not promoting anything totally unhealthy because I'm not unhealthy. But I am promoting an ideal that's not attainable, and for that I have to feel guilty. I have to assume some blame for that. Cameron Russell assumeattainableblame Change image and share on social
One of the biggest issues for me is campaign finance reform. Cameron Russell bigcampaignfinance Change image and share on social
Becoming a model was very counter-culture for my background, which is hyper-liberal, academic and feminist. Cameron Russell academicbackgroundcounter Change image and share on social
Like many young people, I believe I have potential to make a positive impact in the world. Cameron Russell impactmakepeople Change image and share on social
If you are ever wondering, 'If I have thinner thighs and shinier hair will I be happier?' you just need to meet a group of models because they have the thinnest thighs and the shiniest hair and the coolest clothes and they're the most physically insecure women on the planet. Cameron Russell clothecoolgroup share on social