Egypt 'Ify' Ufele is currently back in the news after receiving the 'Junior Trailblazer Of The Year Award' at the 2016 Full Figured Fashion Week Runway Show in the US.
10-yr old wins Junior Trailblazer award at Fashion Week, launches e-store
Egypt 'Ify' Ufele is currently back in the news after receiving the 'Junior Trailblazer Of The Year Award' at the 2016 Full Figured Fashion Week Runway Show in the US.
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The promising fashion designer who made headlines after debuting at New York Fashion Week in February at just 10 years old showing looks from her own clothing line; 'ChubbiLine' was recently awarded at a fashion show while receiving a standing ovation after her showcase.
Ufele was bullied in school because of her size (she became overweight as a result of taking steroids for her severe asthma) turned the traumatic experience around by making clothes for plus sizes.
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She has since started a non-profit 'Bullychasers' platform to create awareness to help other kids that are being bullied and most recently launched her website adding a line of accessories including bags and hats as well as a dog and a doll collection to her clothing line.
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