Cover Clockwise from top left: Zoe Zora, Sonya Danita Charles, Raw Xu, Jullian Culas, Aura Tao, Christina Chung
Clockwise from top left: Zoe Zora, Sonya Danita Charles, Raw Xu, Jullian Culas, Aura Tao, Christina Chung
1 / 1
Six models across Asia tell us how they’re breaking boundaries and refusing to be limited by gender, race, sexuality, size, age, religion or ability
To spotlight diversity and inclusivity in the current fashion industry, Tatler spoke to models from East, Southeast and South Asia: Christina Chung, who became a model in Hong Kong in her fifties; Raw Xu, a plus-size model and artist from China; Sonya Danita Charles, a freelance model and the founder of the Vitiligo Association Malaysia; Jullian Culas, the Filipino model who is championing androgyny; Aura Tao, a Taiwanese transgender model; and Zoe Zora, the Singaporean model who is thriving with disabilities.
NOW READ
Musical Singer Crisel Consunji on Motherhood, Diversity and Mental Health
Plus-Size Model Catie Li on the Importance of Diverse Beauty Standards
10 Times Serena Williams Served Up Winning Style on the Tennis Court
Cherry Mui was the regional fashion director of Tatler Asia. She grew up in Chengdu, China, as well as Hong Kong, and loves to stay up-to-date with the latest trends. When she's not styling photoshoots or lusting over runway looks, she's posting outfit pics on Instagram. Follow her @cherrymuii.
