Madeleine Ours

Madeleine is a French American freelancer based in Los Angeles, California. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, where she studied Theatre and Elementary Education. When she isn’t on set, she is either teaching kids and adults to swim, learning how to write music, singing and playing ukulele, or working on short films with friends.

Andrea Thomas

Hailing from Washington DC, Andrea is a rising curve model advocating for those living with vitiligo through her social media and brand campaigns. She is passionate about teaching younger kids about self-love and hopes to find more venues to reach them through public speaking, blogging and social media.

Leah Vernon

Leah is an inclusive content creator, educator, and activist, looking to shake up industries that she feels have entirely missed the mark. She is an award-winning author, having written two installments of a dystopian fiction series and a memoir. With 63k followers on Instagram, she advocates for inclusivity as a plus-sized Hijabi model. Leah’s had many notable modeling projects, including a beauty campaign for Target, a commercial for FitBit, and a cover shoot for a Paris-based digital magazine, Vol·Up·2. As an activist, she often shares her story in interviews, with sources including The National News and JINS podcast. This summer, she launched her own new podcast called “Tea with Leah V”.

LiLi Washington

LiLi began her career as a self taught makeup artist. That&#39;s what prompted her to create YBLimited Mobile Glam Team in 2013 in Atlanta,GA. From there LiLi slowly transitioned from makeup artist to becoming talent. LiLi has walked for Vogue Knitting Live Fashion Show. She&#39;s appeared in Ebony, Black Hair Magazine, as well as appeared in Vogue Knit Magazine. LiLi has most recently been casted in her first independent acting role

Cherry Jaymes

Cherry Jaymes is a first generation Liberian-American. She is a nonbinary trans woman with a background in musical theatre, cosmetology and baking. Through social media, she has blossomed into modeling which she wants to use to normalize trans people in the media and advocate for civil rights issues.

DeAndre Bennett

Born to Caribbean immigrants, and raised in the DMV, DeAndre was first discovered as a model while tending bar in Brooklyn. Always entering the room “hair first” with his voluminous and luxurious curls, his captivating mane is the first thing you’ll notice, taking on a life of its own and booking campaigns for notable hair brands.

DeAndre is currently studying conversational Japanese with his eyes set on modeling in Tokyo. He exudes a positive and confident energy that draws people in, along with his 2 Chow Chow puppies, George and Onika. As an avid chef and zealous host, DeAndre creates private tasting menus for Brooklynites, drawing inspiration from family recipes. He has built a life centered around his passions, celebrating his heritage, and nourishing others. Combined with his striking features, classical ballet training and effortless elegance, DeAndre is a figure to be sought after. Proudly gay and unconcerned with convention, DeAndre pursues his aspirations with vigor, uncompromising discipline and a lionhearted spirit.

Frances Coombe

Frances Coombe has left an indelible mark on the fashion industry over the course of his 14-year career. He was scouted in Toronto at the age of 16, where he was quickly awarded the P&amp;G award for &#39;best new face&#39; and made his runway debut for Marc Jacobs. Frances gained the attention of top photographers Miles Aldridge, Ellen Von Unwerth, Hedi Slimane, along many others, displaying an ability to effortlessly transform in front of the camera. A muse to New York icon, Norma Kamali for over a decade, she describes him as &#39;the chameleon&#39;. He has amassed an impressive portfolio of editorial work for publications including Vogue, i-D, and Harper&#39;s Bazaar. He has been a favorite on the runways for Saint Laurent, MiuMiu, and Gucci.&nbsp;In 2022 Frances came out as a gay trans man, and continues to captivate audiences not only through his modeling, but acting as well.&nbsp;

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Iyanna James-Stephenson

Iyanna James-Stephenson is a Jamaican/American muse, speaker, performance artist, filmmaker, and bartender. She has spent nearly a decade honing in on her craft, focusing on the freedom of expression through the body, especially with dance and film. She is the creator of AfroBurlesque, a style of burlesque dance coupled with West African Drumming. And her short film, Sacred Energy Exchange: A Personal Story on Polyandry, Kink, and Masturbation ©, released the summer of 2021, was awarded the Best Original Story at the CANNES Shorts™ Film Festival in France, May 2022. She has had an unconventional journey as an independent model most of her career in the Miami market, and developing performance art in Atlanta, before finally making her official move to New York City. She is now represented by&nbsp;WeSpeak&nbsp;as a&nbsp;mother agency, and is sought after for her natural elf-like features, ethereal&nbsp;energy, fluid poses, sensual strength, and wide creativity.

We Speak x Vogue Italia 

Love in a Pandemic a series photographed&nbsp;by Abbey Drucker and featured in Vogue Italia. Six of our models participated.&nbsp;Models&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wespeakmodels.com/fluid/1380812/oskar-sinclair" style="text-decoration: none;">Oskar Sinclair</a>, <a href="https://www.wespeakmodels.com/women/1369554/janel-koloski" style="text-decoration: none;">Janel Koloski</a>, <a href="https://www.wespeakmodels.com/men/1468263/jason-pettigrew" style="text-decoration: none;">Jason Pettigrew</a>, <a href="https://www.wespeakmodels.com/fluid/1519992/talor-dyonna-mosley" style="text-decoration: none;">Ta’lor D’Yonna Mosley</a>, <a href="https://www.wespeakmodels.com/men/1648569/jonzu-jones" style="text-decoration: none;">Jonzu Jones</a>, and <a href="https://www.wespeakmodels.com/fluid/1369597/tristan-fox" style="text-decoration: none;">Tristan Fox</a>

Jesi Taylor

Jesi is a researcher, writer, doula, archivist, and Zero Waste Consultant whose work lies at the intersection of Genocide Studies, Political Theory, Disability Studies, Black Feminist Ecology, and the Political Ecology of Waste. Her primary focus is the impact of waste-based structural violence on marginalized and criminalized communities. When they&#39;re&nbsp;not reading or researching, they’re birding, dancing, or exploring local farms with their child.

Miko T.L.

Miko TL s a multimedia interdisciplinary artist/creator who was born and raised in the Philippines. The Filipino-Chinese creative moved to New York in 2014 to attend College with a focus in the fine arts and creative writing. Miko loves long walks, scenic runs, a good dance, and karaoke.

Jessica Tran

Jess is an Australian-Vietnamese/Chinese creative entrepreneur&nbsp;living in NYC. She&#39;s an impact marketing consultant, photographer, and long-time content creator and is currently writing her first novel about immigration and identity. She has worked with brands like Nike, Adidas, Google, Rent the runway, Glossier, Urban Outfitters, Uniqlo, Nordstrom and more. She uses her online platform to talk about self-expression, growth, critical thinking and sustainable and second-hand style. She also writes for her blog:&nbsp;<a href="http://jesstran.me/" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: small;">jesstran.me</a>&nbsp;

Sheena Sood

Sheena is a 1st gen South-Asian American designer, artist, and model. Her visual work is immersed in color and storytelling, and her brand abacaxi emphasizes traditional textile techniques from India and around the world. Sheena was born into a family of spiritually connected women, who possess a deep knowledge of Ayurveda and natural healing. She is an experienced meditator, trained in leading guided meditations. She also finds there is a direct connection between her spiritual practice and creative inspiration.

Phoebe Satterwhite

Phoebe Satterwhite is a Brooklyn-based artist and model who aims to illustrate maximalist emotion through diverse mediums. While they are best known for their work as a handpoke tattoo artist, Phoebe continues to engage with the visual form as a model representing queer and non-conforming identities.&nbsp;After recognizing a glaring underrepresentation of non-binary and tattooed individuals within the modeling industry, Phoebe decided that needed changing. With their signature androgyny and captivating body modifications, they’ve walked the runway as one of the most tattooed models. Whether it’s moody editorial or elegant high fashion shoot, Phoebe is not merely leaving a mark; they&#39;re reinventing the modeling industry&#39;s notion of beauty and individuality.

Kiana Yubitani

Standing out with&nbsp;her unique blend of Japanese and Black heritage, Kiana Yubitani&#39;s journey into modeling began with a chance encounter while strolling down the vibrant streets of Harajuku. Beyond the photoshoots, you can find her writing her next research study on the complexities of political science and international affairs.&nbsp;She is a captivating force, fusing culture, intellect, and artistic finesse in a way that sets her apart in a league of her own.