Rain Dove

Model

1989-09-27

Quotes by Rain Dove

• Modeling is also the first job I've ever had where it's my job to love myself. While many people think that modeling would chip away at your self-esteem, it's actually bolstered mine tenfold.

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• When I first started out modelling, I was binding my chest at gigs to make sure my physique was able to be 'passable' as male. But now, I never bind. It's highly unsafe and unhealthy.

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• Victoria's Secret should highlight real women that actually purchase their clothing. I would love for them to start featuring more real bodies and diverse women. Victoria's Secret has the ability to tell people, 'It's okay,' when they wake up in the morning. They have the ability to change lives.

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• Victoria's Secret is entitled to brand themselves the way they want to.

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• You don't see Victoria's Secret women running around with even short hair. That's too crazy for them.

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• Victoria's Secret is a brand, not a socio-political movement. But at the same time, there is that one-dimensional look.

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• Part of the beauty of Victoria's Secret modeling is that they are called 'Angels' for a reason - because they're aesthetics are supposed to be unobtainable. But so are mine. No one could ever be me. Look exactly as I do. Be exactly as I am.

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• I have nothing against the Victoria's Secret Angels. They're all beautiful people, and I respect where they are at.

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• Some people say there's a reason that Victoria's Secret wouldn't put me or any woman who doesn't fit within a certain spectrum on the runway.

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• I am a 100 percent determined to be a Victoria's Secret model.

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• When I walk down the street in a dress, people think I'm transgender. The issue isn't that I'm embarrassed to be thought of as transgender: the issue is that people treat transgender individuals so violently, especially if they think it's male to female.

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