Editor of Diversity and Inclusion (Vogue Scandinavia), model and founder of the first inclusive and diverse model and talent agency for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC) – all this characterizes Mona Mohamad Ali. With her agency Fiiri (it is the first of its kind in Scandinavia) she sets an innovative example and opens up spaces for people of color, in a “supposedly” diverse industry in which there is still a lot of development potential. Due to her migration history from Somalia and the systemic obstacles she experienced, it was important to Mona M. Ali to work to ensure that the future of the creative and fashion industry looks different – and above all shows different faces and stories. As a pioneer who has not stopped in her dreams and ambitions, she inspires the following generations and ensures that fashion is shown in all its diversity.

April 5 Lockhart: Influencer for more body acceptance

April Lockhart, who describes herself as a “disabled fashun girlie” according to her TikTok bio, ensures that fashion is celebrated in all its facets on the entertainment platform – adaptive or not. In her inspiring styling videos, she proves that fashion is for everyone and that people with disabilities should also be part of the (visible) conversation. With her community, which has over 28,000 followers, she reaches Gen Z who are active on the platform and, with aesthetic standards, ensures more awareness and diversity on the “For you” page or the Instagram feed. In addition, she is actively committed to more body acceptance.

6. Melina Matsoukas: Empowering the BIPoC community through multidisciplinary storytelling