Model with Muscular Dystrophy Slays on the Runway
Jillian Mercado: Being an inspiration
Photo: Jillian Mercado. Source: Salted Scarletry.
However, in her case, Jillian was not only content to sit on the sidelines, designing clothes for other models. She wanted to take things several steps further and take front and center on the runway, an event which was made possible through contracts with the IMG/WME Worldwide modeling agency. At just 28, Jillian had been hired by the agency to participate in several 2017 fashion events, including starring in several merchandise ads for Beyonce’s very own ‘Formation Tour’.
