I’m a Model Who’s Been to Over 15 Countries for Work—Meet My Airport Uniform

Jennifer Atilémile is the definition of a woman who does it all. A true multi-hyphenate, she is a model, writer, creative, activist, and intellectual. As an editor in residence, she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the fashion industry.

When people think about a job that allows you to travel the world, they think of it being exciting and adventurous, a chance to see new cultures and have new experiences. They’re not wrong, but there’s also a downside to all the travel: the delays, the jet lag, and the fact that, for me, I’ve travelled to over 15 countries for work, and the majority of the time, all I see is the airport, the city from the taxi, the inside of my hotel room, and the photo studio. Sometimes, I’m lucky to be shooting on location, like when I shot in the streets of Cartagena or on the beaches in Bali.