100 Quotes by Rain Dove

When I first started out modelling, I was binding my chest at gigs to make sure my physique was able to be 'passable' as male. But now, I never bind. It's highly unsafe and unhealthy.

Victoria's Secret should highlight real women that actually purchase their clothing. I would love for them to start featuring more real bodies and diverse women. Victoria's Secret has the ability to tell people, 'It's okay,' when they wake up in the morning. They have the ability to change lives.

The VS Angels are beautiful, but so are you.

I'm more comfortable modelling as a man because I don't get any criticism.

There's something so empowering about knowing I can pick up an axe and split a piece of wood.

Men are taught they are going to make a lot less in the fashion industry, so they don't bank their entire lives on it. They're very supportive. Women, on the other hand, are more competitive. They always assume I'm trans and say, 'How did they make clothing in your size?'

I never wanted fashion to be a part of my life, but it will always be there.

Part of the beauty of Victoria's Secret modeling is that they are called 'Angels' for a reason - because they're aesthetics are supposed to be unobtainable. But so are mine. No one could ever be me. Look exactly as I do. Be exactly as I am.

I always had this attitude of, 'They don't get to tell me how I live my life.'