Roxy Murray

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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

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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

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  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.