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Aaron Philip Made Her Runway Debut at WillieNorris Workshop

“Models like myself who happen to be black people who are trans and/or physically disabled are capable of doing runway.”

In case you haven't noticed, Aaron Philip has officially arrived to take over the world of fashion. The former Teen Vogue 21 under 21 nominee has already made serious waves throughout her budding career, becoming the first disabled transgender model to ever sign with Elite NYC, a noted modeling agency. But Aaron clearly has no intention of slowing down yet, because on Thursday (June 14) night, she made her official runway debut, and it was completely and totally epic.

Aaron, who spoke about her success into being with a viral tweet, was among the models who walked in a show for WillieNorris Workshop, Dazed reported. [Writer’s note: “walk” is an industry term that refers to any models performing at a fashion show, including models who use mobility devices such as a wheelchair, and is a term that Aaron uses herself.] She was chosen to close the show, and as designer Willie Norris had told Bedford + Bowery, the evening was meant to celebrate New York City's LGBTQ+ community.

Video captured from Aaron's big moment shows the entire room erupting with applause. Aaron later took a moment to celebrate on Instagram, writing, "baby’s first runway :) no more excuses. take notes because me as a runway model truly is more than possible." In an additional post on her Instagram Story, the model revealed that she "cried like a baby" after closing the show, and tbh, same.

Speaking with Teen Vogue, Aaron reflected on the moment, saying, "I am so beyond overwhelmed with happiness, joy and gratitude. It was the most nerve wrecking experience in the best way possible. It was even more gratifying being that it was Willie’s show being that he is someone who is so dear to me, present in my life and eager to have us shine together. I hope this sets an example showing that models like myself who happen to be black people who are trans and/or physically disabled are capable of doing runway and that the fashion industry can take steps towards normalizing this- through conversation on a ground level and corporate level.”

Since signing with Elite NYC in September 2018, Aaron has continued to inspire followers with her positivity and dedication. She had prepared for a potential walk at New York Fashion Week in September 2018, but told Teen Vogue there was no "wheelchair accessibility on the runway." Despite being unable to participate, she promised to move forward, and expressed a desire to use her platform as a means of calling for continued accessibility.

Between this runway debut and her recent starring role in a Sephora campaign, Aaron is only just getting started, and we can't wait to see what the rising superstar does next.

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