Roxy Murray
Roxy Murray | |
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| Born | Paddington, London, England |
| Other names | Multiple Sclerosis Fashionista |
| Alma mater | Middlesex University |
| Occupations | stylist, podcaster and disability rights advocate |
| Website | https://www.themultiplesclerosisfashionista.com/ |
Roxy Murray is a British stylist, podcaster and disability rights advocate. She is the founder of The Sick and Sickening podcast and is known as the "Multiple Sclerosis Fashionista."
Biography
[edit | edit source]Murray was born in Paddington, London.[1] In 2014, Murray was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) whilst studying Fashion Design, Styling and Promotion at Middlesex University.[1][2] She has written about her journey to diagnosis for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.[3]
Murray is a disability rights advocate and is the founder and host of The Sick and Sickening Podcast.[4] She has campaigned for the sexual rights of disabled people, raising awareness of how people with disabilities are "desexualised, ignored and under-represented" in society and medicine,[2] sharing stories of her experiences in dating and exploring her sexuality with her disability,[5][6] and collaborating on the Channel 5 programme Adults Only Sexual Healing.[7]
Murray has also worked as a stylist and walked the catwalk at London Fashion Week for the adaptive fashion brand Unhidden Fashion, founded by Victoria Jenkins.[8] She advocates for stylish accessible and adaptable clothing.[9] She has also highlighted the disability employment gap in the UK.[10]
Murray was named a BBC 100 Women in 2024.[11] She is also recognised on the Shaw Trust's Disability Power 100 list.[12][7]
In June 2025, Murray was awarded an honorary degree by her alma mater Middlesex University in "recognition of her work in fashion, disability advocacy, and inclusion."[1]
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