Adwoa Aboah

“I don't mean to sound cocky, but I just wear what I like and don't try to focus too much on trends.”

“It's about cultural forums and movements and collectives of people taking a stand. That's all activism is.”

“The best part of going out is always getting ready with your friends.”

“My dream actress to work with would be Amy Adams.”

“I've learned to appreciate looking unique and not having long, blond locks... at last.”

“'Vogue' should be about giving a voice to all different cultures.”

“It's really difficult seeing your role model or your parent cry.”

“Until I was about 14, I was so shy.”

“The bit that I've always loved about modeling is show season: the hype, the chaos, the calm just before you walk out. It's your moment - especially when there's no one before you.”

“Marc Jacobs Beauty is really exciting for me; when I was at school, I would always struggle to find make-up that suited my skin tone, and I certainly wouldn't find anything from a luxury brand. I'm glad that girls don't have that problem anymore.”

“I love being a mixed-race woman in 2017. I feel part of something big. There's this understanding that we're all in it together.”

“It's not a secret - I'm literally one of the best dancers in the world! I mean, not everyone would necessarily agree with that.”

“My go-to protective thing is isolation. It's turn off the phone, don't speak to anyone, lie in bed all day, and then maybe go out at night and do the same thing over again.”

“I don't think the people in power realize how detrimental it can be to a way a girl looks at herself if she flips through a magazine and only sees one type of woman.”

“I went to a school where the girls that were found attractive were the complete opposite to me. I judged my worth on how many boyfriends everyone had, and I wanted to jump out of my skin every second of every day.”

“A sexy selfie can be incredibly empowering - but remember that, while a Snapchat message might expire, nothing on the Internet truly disappears.”

“Without social media, I wouldn't have young girls messaging me from Australia or Mexico City or the Midlands, but I do wonder if I'd be on it if it wasn't part of my job.”

“Mental health isn't all of me, but it's a massive part of my journey and a massive part of my whole being.”

“Gurls Talk is my baby. It's just about opening up a space within schools where we as women and girls can talk about whatever we want.”

“I spent so long trying to be other people, and it made me really deeply unhappy.”