.MunroeBergdorf famously became the first transgender model to front a Loreal campaign, but was dropped by the beauty giant in 2017 after she made comments about systemic racism.
As a member of L’Oréal’s newly-created UK Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board, Bergdorf will consult with, influence and inform the beauty brand on how it can progress as an institution, alongside other voices from inside and outside of the business. “I thought that it would be the perfect opportunity to practise what I preach and take up that seat at the table to be the representation that we deserve as a community,” she said.
The news follows a social media post shared by the beauty brand on 2 June that said: “Speaking out is worth it”. Bergdorf called out the wording on Twitter, pointing out how she had been “thrown to the wolves for speaking out about racism and white supremacy” three years ago. This week’s resolution has provided Bergdorf – who has said she is looking forward to “new beginnings and a positive relationship with the L’Oréal team” – with some closure following her ordeal.
“Three years ago, Munroe felt silenced by a brand, L’Oréal Paris, that had the power to amplify her voice,” wrote Viguier, “While we both agree today that negative labels should not be used to define all individuals in any group, I understand much better the pain and trauma that were behind Munroe’s words back then and the urgency she felt to speak in defence of the black community against systemic racism… We should have also done more to create a conversation for change as we are now...
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