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Spent this beautiful weekend in Boston catching up with friends and of course taking many photos along the way✌🏼

It’s always a blast to meet my editors in person, and I’m so glad I finally got to chat with @anavcolon and @lindsayschallon last week! They’re both such amazing editors with powerful ideas, and I’m so thankful that they entrust me enough to work with me. And of course, had to take some photos in front of the iconic Glamour beauty wall before I left!

Looking forward to the week ahead like👀😎 I have such a busy week, but I’m most excited to see both Shawn Mendes and The Jonas Brothers in concert this weekend! Is it acceptable to wear this suit to the show?😂 Haha but really, I have no idea what I’m going to wear, so keep an eye out on my Insta Stories tomorrow where I’ll be sharing some potential looks and will need your advice!

Missing these two angels today😭 Can’t wait to be reunited with them so soon❤️

So happy I got to stop by the Bustle offices last week to congratulate @kaitlincubria on her new job at @elitedaily! Kaitlin was my boss last summer when we were both working at @clevver and I honestly don’t know how she put up with me every day😂 Whether I was screaming in the middle of the office about Shawn Mendes (literally happened multiple times) or walking in late with my iced coffee without an excuse (working 10 to 6 is just not my thing haha), we made so many memories, and I’m so glad to see her thriving at Bustle Digital Group!

In a meeting today, I kept referencing @elainewelteroth’s book, More Than Enough, which I’ve now read through twice! The book talks about claiming space no matter who you are or what “they” say, and that couldn’t be more true for me as a fat person in fashion. Plus-size fashionistas are not just figuratively claiming space in the industry, but we’re physically doing so every day. Elaine’s book follows her journey as a media trailblazer and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to carve a path for themselves in any industry that isn’t the most welcoming for whatever reason. On her book tour, Elaine had audiences fill in the blanks to this phrase: I (insert name) am claiming space for (insert thing) no matter what (insert person) says. Here’s my answer to that: I, Gianluca Russo, am claiming space for body diversity in fashion no matter what fatphobic trolls may say. Fill in the blanks for your own journey in the comments!

When I asked on my Insta Stories yesterday for you all to share your insecurities, a majority of you said your stomachs. I can completely relate to that, and that’s why I chose to show off my stomach in solidarity with #DiaArmy. For a thin person, sharing photos like these might seem trivial. But for those like me who have been conditioned to hate these parts of our body, it’s an immense act of courage. Most of you can likely relate to this insecurity: Our stomach is usually the first place we gain weight, and often where we first see stretch marks. Belly buttons can also be a huge insecurity as they become enlarged as weight is increased. And so, we constantly try to cover up, especially when at the beach or pool. But here’s the thing: Why? A majority of people in the world look like this. Fat people are the majority here, meaning there are more people who share your same insecurities than those who don’t. That’s precisely why we need to be more vocal about this topic, and precisely why I love #DiaArmy so much. Whatever insecurity impacts you the most, I encourage you to take hold of it this summer. Remember this: It might seem like everyone is staring at you and judging, but they aren’t. They’re probably thinking about themselves! And on the off chance that they are looking at you, that’s their problem. It’s 2019 and we aren’t letting people prevent us from valuing ourselves and our bodies anymore. Hit them with a “thank u, next” and reclaim the space you deserve, whether at the beach, the pool, the mall, or anywhere else. Self-love is a long journey. And you know what? It’s okay not to love everything about yourself! Thinking you can instantly just love your insecurities is unrealistic. But next time you feel like hiding, covering up, and running away, remember this: You don’t have to love everything about yourself just yet, but never strip yourself of the humanity you deserve to feel.

Who else loves this shirt!? How many times do you think I need to wear it before @thecut sponsors me😂 Despite my hatred for sand and ocean water, I’m having a great time being away from New York for a few days! Time to finish my second reading of @elainewelteroth’s book while soaking in the sun😎

Tbt! Missing my Paris adventures so much today😭 But couldn’t be more excited to be heading to Barcelona with my best friends in a few months! Open to all Barcelona recommendations! Of course we’ll be visiting every location they filmed at in The Cheetah Girls 2😂 It’s going to be — and I cannot stress this enough — iconic✈️

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