What is perfect beauty? Real beauty has no shape, weight, or color, this is gradually becoming the motto of the modern fashion world.
On the catwalk and in fashion magazines, we can see more and more people with unusual appearances who are pushing the limits and trying to change our perception of beautiful models.
Below are 12 unique models who’ve managed to gain popularity with their attractive, yet unusual looks and is changing people’s perspective on perfect beauty.
1. Yazemeenah Rossi
On her Instagram page, Yazemeenah calls herself a “time traveler,” and if you take a closer look at her photos, you’ll understand why.
Born in 1955, she’s a living proof that age truly is just a number. The only thing you need to do, according to her, is to take care of yourself and maintain a healthy diet.
2. Melanie Gaydos
Melanie is a girl who suffers from a rare genetic condition that affects the growth of her teeth, hair, nails and even small bones.
But this didn’t stop her from building a successful modeling career. It all started for her when she was chosen to appear in a video for the German metal band Rammstein. Since then, she’s become a very popular model and actress.
3. April Star
A 14-year-old girl with vitiligo was frequently bullied at school until she met Winnie Harlow, a fellow model with the same disease.
After this meeting, April learned to embrace her own skin and its “love spots” and even became a model herself. Today, she could be a perfect example for all those teenagers who are not satisfied with their appearance.
4. Kelly Knox
Born without a left forearm, Kelly has refused to wear a prosthetic as aid since the age of 7.
Instead, she prefers to use it as an accessory that expresses her personality and shows her identity to others. Knox is trying to change the way society perceives disabled people by showing that disabilities can actually be cool, fashionable, and beautiful.
5. Madeline Stuart
22-year-old model with Down syndrome, Madeline Stuart, is a really brave and strong person who is not afraid of her own disease.
To make her dream of being on the catwalk come true, she completely changed her lifestyle and lost 44 pounds. Her efforts weren’t useless — in 2015, she became the second model with Down syndrome to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week.
6. Alba Parejo
Alba Parejo was born with over 500 birthmarks on her skin. To correct some of them, she has gone through 30 surgeries which have left her with lots of scars all over her body.
Though her peers called her a “monster,” she bravely decided to pursue a modelling career and share her story with the rest of the world. Today, Alba is a professional model who is featured on billboards, on buses, and in newspapers.
7. Nastya Kumarova
At first glance, Nastya Kumarova looks like a beautiful and fragile porcelain doll. But in reality, she has albinism, a condition where there’s not enough pigment in her eyes, hair, and skin. However, this condition didn’t stop her from becoming a model with a magnificent look.
8. Lara Stone
Dutch model Lara Stone has only one tiny imperfection — there’s a gap between her front teeth.
However, she hasn’t rushed to the dentist to make her teeth look “perfect” since she’s managed to embrace this little quirk of hers. Because of Lara’s influence, some people have even opted for cosmetic orthodontic procedures to purposely widen the gap between their front teeth.
9. Refilwe Modiselle
Refilwe Modiselle is best known as the first professional model from South Africa who’s living with albinism.
She started her career at the age of 13 and, despite albinism and her unique facial features, she has become a very successful model. Refilwe even chose the nickname “Vanillablaq” on social media.
10. Precious Lee
Some people are embarrassed about their dress size, but this is not the case with Precious Lee.
Even though she was told to change her name, haircut, and so on, she always stuck to her guns and trusted her own instincts. Eventually, she made it — she became the first black plus-size model to ever appear in American Vogue.
11. Lily McMenamy
Lily McMenamy is an American born English model who stands out because of her large ears, teeth, and lips.
With this unusual appearance, she was born to be different and she hasn’t disappointed us. It’s exactly her look that has caused many people around the world to admire her and created a special place for her on the catwalk.
12. Sara Geurts
This woman is only 28 years old, but she looks way older. This is because of a rare genetic condition that impedes the production of the collagen that is responsible for her skin’s elasticity.
Despite her excessively saggy skin, Sara found the courage to reveal herself to the world. Today, she’s gradually making her way through the fashion world to becoming a professional model.
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