Iskra Lawrence

Iskra Lawrence (born September 11, 1990) is a British model, body-positivity activist, and entrepreneur. Raised in Wolverhampton and later in Worcestershire, she excelled academically and was also a competitive swimmer before being scouted as a model at around age 13. Despite early career setbacks—such as being dropped by an agency for not fitting the “ideal” size—Lawrence embraced her uniqueness and charted her own path in the fashion world brightside.me+15+15Pinterest+15.

Lawrence became globally known as a face of Aerie’s #AerieREAL campaign, where her commitment to unretouched images helped redefine beauty standards and champion authentic representation in fashion. She founded the inclusive media platform Runway Riot and serves as a brand ambassador for NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association). Through initiatives like Iskra’s Army, she actively educates young people on mental, physical, and emotional health and promotes self-worth for all body types +5+5+5.

One of her most memorable quotes is: “I’m happy with myself. I respect myself. And I know that no man, no jeans, no scale, and no booker is in control of my future – I am.” Another powerful insight she often shares: “Everyone has to realize that body‑shaming can happen at any size.” And she reflects, “My long‑term dream is to have self‑education in schools for mental, physical, and emotional health…” These quotes illustrate her firm belief in self-empowerment, authenticity, and cultural change through inclusive education and self-acceptance +2+2+2.