S1 E10 I The model who refused to be too big for the industry

Agnes Hedengård got more than five million hits when she posted a video of herself in her underwear last year to reveal a body that doctors said was underweight, but fashion houses refused to hire.She’s since become a vocal campaigner against rigid body measurements in the global modelling industry and gave The Stockholmer an update on her progress.Enjoy this episode? Meet more innovative and inspiring people living in Sweden's global capital by downloading the other shows in this series. Former BBC radio anchor Maddy Savage delves into the city's startup, design, food, culture and wellness scenes, to sound out who's making Stockholm special, troubleshooting its challenges and shaping its future. Episodes are in English and designed for you to hear and share in around ten minutes.

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