Contance Smith, an Afro-Latina plus-size lesbian model, will take over our Instagram tomorrow to report live as she walks The Real Catwalk in Times Square.

The Real Catwalk is an annual event was founded by Khrystyana Kazakova to highlight body positivity and diversity. The show will be held on Saturday Dec 1, 2018, at 12 PM and features over 120 models (More details here).

Based in Boston, Constance is signed to We Speak, an agency for models of all sizes.

“Breaking out into the modeling industry has not been the easiest process for myself as a plus-size woman; but it has given me a chance to learn so much about who I am as a person and has allowed me to grow stronger in my identity,” Constance shared. “I made the decision to no longer sell myself short. I then had to cast out all of my fears, doubts, and any negativity that would hinder me from achieving success. I had to learn how to become content with hearing ‘NO’ to any of my efforts”

For those interested in attending the event itself: The REAL catwalk is free, but registration is need. Register here!

Tune into Qwear’s Instagram on Saturday, where Contance will report live and talk backstage with other models about fashion and identity.

Photographer: Ally Schmaling (Instagram)