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Published on 2024-02-27 02:45:00
Janel Rahel plunged into the world of fashion at the age of 13
Jane Rahel, an international stylist, uses her disability as a strength, becoming a source of inspiration and motivation for both disabled and able-bodied individuals.
A fighter. “My disability is both my charm and my strength,” says Jane Rahel. In the world of fashion, Jane Rahel’s fame resounds like an anthem to determination and creativity. This 40-year-old Malagasy stylist, whose talent has blossomed since adolescence, defies the limits imposed by her disability to conquer international stages with her innovative creations of wooden dresses and jewelry.
For Jane Rahel, a passion for fashion has sprouted from a young age. At only 8 years old, she was making jewelry that she sold at school. Despite a disability that occurred at the age of 9, when complications from an injection damaged the nerves in her other foot, her determination remains unshakeable. “Nothing can stop me in my passion,” she affirms. At 14, she was already a professional stylist, participating in renowned festivals alongside big names in fashion, while also attending international trainings and internships.
Versatile. “My disability does not define my limits; on the contrary, it fuels my determination,” she emphasizes. Jane Rahel uses her two hands, her intelligence, and her moral energy to pave her way in the world of fashion. For her, disability is a source of inspiration and an invitation to overcome obstacles. Sharing her experience, Jane Rahel reveals some secrets to her success.
“I am a positive, professional, sociable, and smiling person,” she confides. She emphasizes the importance of the quality of her work and her commitment to professionalism. “I want people to buy my works for their quality, not out of pity,” she insists.
“Jane is a passionate woman, a mother, an entrepreneur. We have known each other for a long time, and I have always supported her. Jane does not know the word abandonment. She is constantly evolving, adapting to the challenges that come her way. She pursues excellence with determination, always determined to give the best of herself,” testifies her friend, Claudia Rabetsivoh.
Beyond fashion, Jane Rahel is also passionate about music. Winner of the Francophone Festival in 2002, she is a talented singer with enchanting melodies. She regularly performs with a group of young people, interpreting jazz, blues, and international variety songs. Versatile and dynamic, Jane Rahel is also an event organizer.
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