Diversity | Australian Beauty

beauty editorial for Creators Magazine, Canada

Geraldine Afuabono Gambo, 20 years of age, born in New Zealand and raised in Sydney, Australia. 

She came from an African background of Ghana, where her culture is meaningful within her everyday life. She has an increased passion for fashion, beauty, modelling and identifying diversity amongst many cultures. 

"Fashion to me is my identity, it represents freedom, it is timeless and never-ending. As a model, I love to be creative and would be thrilled if people around the world were able to identify me for who I am."

Photographer: Elena Levkovskaya
Model: Geraldine Afuabono Gambo
Makeup Artist: Robi MUA

Society has always made her feel the need to change her skin colour, closing the gap between her teeth, wishing that she had longer hair and even wishing she was someone else. Rachael Owusu Achiaw is her name, 20 years of age and an aspiring model. Born and raised in Ghana but currently living in Sydney, Australia. She has a strong desire for fashion. Modelling to her is a platform for her to encourage young girls who've fallen for society ignorance and misconception. Through her modelling experiences with meeting different photographers, she's learnt that skin and race define no human. Rachael has learnt the importance of modelling which can revolve around having the confidence and assertiveness of others and mostly herself. Rachael would love to be a role model in order to encourage other young African women, or women of all races, sizes and age to have the freedom and truly be themselves.

Photographer: Elena Levkovskaya
Model: Rachael Owusu Achiaw
Makeup Artist: Robi MUA

Kukuwa’s name originates from Ghana which is where her dad is originally from, although her mum is Australian so therefore comes from a dual heritage background. She lives in the Blue Mountains, which is located in NSW Australia. Kukuwa is very ambitious and dedicated to her goal of becoming a signed international model. In 2015 she completed a modelling course which taught her foundational skills including catwalk, photography and how to prepare for casting. In 2018 Kukuwa was entered into a modelling competition where she placed first in her division. This enabled her to participate in the national finals, which was held in the Gold Coast Australia. Kukuwa currently does time for print (TFP) shoots and works with a variety of makeup artists to grow their brand exposure. 


Photographer: Elena Levkovskaya
Model: Kukuwa Assan
Makeup Artist: Robi MUA
Accessory Designer: Elvigo

Photographer: Elena Levkovskaya
Models: Geraldine Afuabono Gambo, Kukuwa Assan, Rachael Owusu Achiaw
Makeup Artist: Robi MUA

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