Roxy Murray

Roxy Murray
Born
Paddington, London, England
Other namesMultiple Sclerosis Fashionista
Alma materMiddlesex University
Occupation(s)stylist, podcaster and disability rights advocate
Websitehttps://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

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.[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]

References

  1. ^ a b c Mitchell, Chris (27 June 2025). "Harrow disability rights campaigner awarded honorary degree by Middlesex University". Harrow Online. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  2. ^ a b Davis, Rachael (2 April 2022). "'People think disabled people aren't sexual, but that's not true'". My London. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Roxy's journey to diagnosis". Multiple Sclerosis Trust. Archived from the original on 9 March 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  4. ^ Art & Mind Series (27 September 2021). Roxy Murray - Disability Speaker - Art & Mind: Reflections of Women, Femmes and Our Mental Health. Retrieved 26 July 2025 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Lane, S. Nicole (11 February 2021). "'I'm Reminded That I'm Not Unlovable:' The Reality Of Dating With MS". GO Magazine. Archived from the original on 9 March 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  6. ^ "Disability, desire, and pleasure unlocked". Wellcome Collection. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Roxy Murray aka Roxanne Murray". Disability Power 100. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  8. ^ Weinstock, Tish (8 March 2023). ""It Can Be Very Isolating": What It's Really Like Living With MS". British Vogue. Archived from the original on 19 March 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  9. ^ Stevens, Hannah Shewan (17 November 2022). "How fashion helped these disabled people embrace their identity". Dazed. Archived from the original on 16 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  10. ^ Stevens, Hannah Shewan (17 July 2021). "Why it's time to close the disability employment gap". Metro. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  11. ^ "BBC 100 Women 2024: Who is on the list this year?". BBC News. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  12. ^ "Roxy Murray". NAIDEX. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
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