In an interview with Vogue , Santos spoke about the importance of representation and visibility in the fashion industry. "I think it's really important for people to see themselves reflected in the media," she said. "When I was growing up, I didn't see anyone who looked like me in the media. I didn't see any trans people, any queer people, any people of color. And I think that's really damaging. It makes people feel like they're not worthy, like they're not deserving of love and respect."
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On a Tuesday in late October, Brooke stood in the center of the Hawthorn House—a sprawling Victorian that had sat empty for fifteen years. The air inside smelled of old newspaper and damp cedar, a scent that usually signaled rot. But Brooke didn’t smell rot; she smelled potential. In an interview with Vogue , Santos spoke
She walked out to her car, the cold air biting at her cheeks. As she pulled away, she glanced in the rearview mirror. The Hawthorn House glowed from the inside out, a warm beacon against the dark, rainy night. For a moment, she felt a pang of envy. She had built that warmth, curated it, manufactured it. But tomorrow, she would hand the keys to someone else, and she would move on to the next skeleton, waiting to be given a pulse. I didn't see any trans people, any queer