StandingΒ at a statuesque 5’10, with a flawless melanin enriched complexion, cheekbones designed by the ancestry of West Africa and a perfectly cropped Afro,Β the British GhanaianΒ beauty, Philomena KwaoΒ is the perfectΒ canvas and model for the fashion industry. Her regal unapologetic natural beauty reflected on billboards, magazines and major fashion campaigns around the world has led her to be one of the most sought after young curvy models.
Throughout her burgeoning career, PhilomenaΒ has graced the pages of the most coveted publications in fashion. In 2016 she was the only African AmericanΒ modelΒ alongside Ashley GrahamΒ for theΒ Sports Illustrated”Swimsuits For All”Β #swimsexyΒ groundbreaking AD by Joe Dziemianowicz.Β She has adorned other mainstream magazines such as NY Times,Β Essence, Cosmopolitan UK,Β Pride Magazine UK, USA TodayΒ and global campaigns for MAC, Torrid, Lane Bryant, Nordstrom and Evans UK.
A born leader and young social provocateur, Kwao is a staunch advocate for representation in fashion and often candidly about embracing her natural state of beauty and encourages young girls, to transcend the narrow and often exclusionary beauty standards perpetuated by the fashion industry. An avid writer, Philomena has also lent her voice to the issue ofΒ diversity in the beauty industry. In her powerful piece, ‘Is my black notΒ beautiful’, she emphasized the need for change in the portrayal ofΒ beauty, especially in the cosmetics industry, where women of color,Β more specifically women of darker skin tones are left behind. An unwavering philanthropist at heart,Β Philomena primarily advocates for issues around maternal health and woman’s rights. Currently she is the global ambassador working with Women for Women International.
StandingΒ at a statuesque 5’10, with a flawless melanin enriched complexion, cheekbones designed by the ancestry of West Africa and a perfectly cropped Afro,Β the British GhanaianΒ beauty, Philomena KwaoΒ is the perfectΒ canvas and model for the fashion industry. Her regal unapologetic natural beauty reflected on billboards, magazines and major fashion campaigns around the world has led her to be one of the most sought after young curvy models.