Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Model Sobia Ameen Speaks on Body Positivity and Inclusivity
Sobia Ameen, a model and activist, is speaking out against body shaming and lack of representation.
She discusses how the fashion industry sometimes treats inclusivity as a trend rather than a real commitment.
Ameen emphasizes the importance of self-love and celebrating different body types and cultural backgrounds.
She is also thinking about starting a brand called "mota-kalo" to reclaim words used to shame people.
Overall, Ameen encourages people to be true to themselves and find confidence.
Sobia Ameen, a model and activist, advocates for body positivity and diversity.
Ameen faced online trolling, prompting an outpouring of support.
She discusses the need for genuine inclusivity rather than treating it as a trend.
Ameen emphasizes the diversity within the "brown girl" aesthetic and the need to embrace all forms of beauty.
Ameen is considering starting a brand named “mota-kalo”
- Who
- Sobia Ameen, and the broader community of South Asian women.
- What
- Sobia Ameen, model and activist, discusses body positivity, inclusivity, and the challenges faced by South Asian women.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To address the issue of body shaming, lack of representation, and the importance of self-love.
Sobia Ameen
Brands
Inclusivity
Sobia Ameen
Brands are not catering to plus-size and brown South Asian women in mainstream campaigns or on the ramp due to the perception of not meeting consumer demands.
Brands
Inclusivity is treated like a checkbox rather than a long-term commitment.
- Sobia Ameen's Profession
- Model, activist, and architect
- Advocacy
- Body positivity and diversity
- Background
- Bangladeshi heritage, raised with Punjabi influence
- Future Plans
- Started the consideration of a brand called "mota-kalo"