With a now-contested immigration ban threatening to stop travel from seven Muslim countries to the U.S., xenophobia is at an all-time high. It's more important than ever to acknowledge that immigrants are at the heart of American culture. The U.S. was built on the backs of foreigners, and it continues to thrive because of their immeasurable contributions to every facet of society. The fashion industry, in particular, would not exist without immigrants; some of our most talented designers and models hail from countries across the globe. To celebrate that ever-important cultural exchange, our Bookings Director Trent Axelson tapped models from around the world for our first "Global Girls" shoot. With roots in Tanzania, the Netherlands, the Dominican Republic, and more, these models prove — once and for all — that diversity is what makes fashion truly great.
by Jessica Andrews and Ariana Marsh