Arizona Muse declares herself an 'activist first and...

Arizona Muse has declared herself to be an 'activist model' but says her outspoken beliefs about sustainability and environmental awareness have 'directly affected' her income within the fashion industry. The American model, 36, revealed she is so strong in her concern for the planet that she turns down work from brand's that do not impact the environment positively.

Image Credit: Mail Online [The American model revealed she is so strong in her concern for the planet that she turns down work from brand's that do not impact the environment positively]

Arizona has even launched her own charity, Dirt, which helps create silk, wool and leather, for the fashion industry, without the use of harmful chemicals. She told Elle Spain: 'I am no longer a model, I am an activist model and I take this to its ultimate conclusion. I have been afraid at times, because obviously this limits the number of brands and actions you can carry out and it also directly affects your income, and we all work for money, but I made a decision and I have stuck to it'.

'I am proud of it, and I think it also brings me value, so I do not collaborate with brands whose impact is not positive'. Arizona went on to explain how she only began her career as a model 'by chance' and the fashion industry was never something she 'fantasied about dedicating her life to'.

Image Credit: Mail Online [She told Elle Spain : 'I am no longer a model, I am an activist model and I take this to its ultimate conclusion']

Arizona Muse, 36, has declared herself to be an 'activist model' but says her beliefs about sustainability have 'directly affected' her income within the fashion industry. The American model revealed she is so strong in her concern for the planet that she turns down work from brand's that do not impact the environment positively.

Image Credit: Mail Online [Arizona went on to explain how she only began her career as a model 'by chance' and the fashion industry was never something she 'fantasied about dedicating her life to']

'Maybe that is the reason why I have felt a little lost on many occasions, but I am very grateful, because also, thanks to this world, I began my career as an activist, which has completely changed my life and professional trajectory, it has even had an impact on how I feel about myself, which makes me happy. It is a feeling of pride and empowerment that is difficult to describe.