About Lauren
Lauren Wasser is a runway model and women's health activist based in Los Angeles. Born in 1988, she initially pursued a modeling career from childhood, appearing in publications like Italian Vogue. In 2012, at age 24, she contracted toxic shock syndrome from tampon use, nearly dying from the infection. She underwent amputation of her right leg and later her left leg in 2018. She has since returned to professional modeling, working with major fashion houses including Savage X Fenty, Chromat, Shiseido, Off-White, Givenchy, Chloé, Dolce Gabbana, Giorgio Armani and Louis Vuitton.
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Known for
- Modeling after amputations due to toxic shock syndrome
- Advocacy for feminine hygiene product transparency
- Body positivity activism
- Gold prosthetic legs as fashion statement
- Marathon training and running
- Documentary filmmaking about her recovery
- Model with the Golden Legs
- Women’s Health Advocate
- Actor
- Inspirational Public Speaker
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