Beauty is defined as a combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.
These models are proving that being yourself and embracing your unique features is the true definition of beautiful.
Chantelle Brown-Young: Brown-Young, aka Winnie Harlow, is a Canadian beauty with vitiligo, which causes depigmentation to parts of the skin.
116.1k Likes, 739 Comments - ♔Winnie Harlow♔ (@winnieharlow) on Instagram: "Dreams of being a Bond girl... #007"
160 Likes, 4 Comments - thando hopa (@thandohopa) on Instagram: "#youmustalwaysadoretheskinyouarein @winnieharlow #winnieharlow. #camera #isinlove."
Thando Hopa - South African model and lawyer born with albinism.
388 Likes, 34 Comments - thando hopa (@thandohopa) on Instagram: "@nickboultonsa @gertjohan @lynkennedy #ferarri @melshaw001"
Harnaam Kaur - Model and body activist who has a full beard due to polycystic ovary syndrome
1,913 Likes, 91 Comments - Harnaam Kaur (@harnaamkaur) on Instagram: "Check out Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston's Casebook on BBC I player. I play a part in the..."
Andrej Pejic - What's unique about this model is that she is actually a man. Andrej is both a male and female model.
9,494 Likes, 142 Comments - Andreja Pejic (@andrejapejic) on Instagram: "I'm stepping out"
Rick Genest - Canadian born Rick Genest, aka Zombie Boy, had his body tattooed and turned into living art.
19.1k Likes, 486 Comments - Zombie Boy (@rickgenestofficial) on Instagram: "I see some of you did a zombie boy make up. Post your best make up and tag @RickGenestOfficial..."
Casey Legler - A former Olympic swimmer, Casey Legler is the first woman to work exclusively as a male model.
just discovered casey legler
Shaun Ross - Born in the Bronx in New York, Shaun Ross is the modeling industry's first male albino model.
10.2k Likes, 196 Comments - Shaun Ross (@shaundross) on Instagram: "So tonight I decided to attend the @bet awards with this look and before you completely judge it,..."
Sanele Xaba - Born in Durban, Sanele is South Africa's first male albino model who is redefining the catwalk stereotypes.
618 Likes, 10 Comments - Sanele Junior Xaba (@sanele_xaba) on Instagram: "In a world where you can be anything, Be kind, be real, be fearless, be YOU... theres nothing more..."
Ashley Graham - The Nebraska-born plus-size model appears alongside power players like Gisele Bundchen and Karlie Kloss.
348.3k Likes, 3,735 Comments - A S H L E Y G R A H A M (@theashleygraham) on Instagram
Lea T: Leandra Medeiros Cerezo, aka Lea T, is a Brazilian-born, Italian-raised transgender fashion model.
2,192 Likes, 33 Comments - @leacerezo on Instagram: "Quantos elementos Amam aquela mulher...✨ @marianovivanco #atlantis #ibiza @eva_cavalli"
Alex Minsky - Former Marine who lost his leg in an explosion while deployed in Afghanistan. He has been featured in GQ, a campaign for the latest Hunger Games movie and brand ambassador for athletic brand LiveFit.
Alex Minsky, lost his leg in Afghanistan amp; still continues to slay all of our existences on the runway.
Jillian Mercado - This model may be in a wheelchair but is not held back by her by muscular dystrophy.
847 Likes, 25 Comments - Jillian Mercado (@jilly_peppa) on Instagram: " photography @franklouisphoto makeup @johnfabulin"
<blockquote class="embedly-card" =""><h4><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BVH_RpFgXCx/?taken-by=jilly_peppahl=en">Can I take you back in time? dress by @collectionsbk</a></h4><p>865 Likes, 25 Comments - Jillian Mercado (@jilly_peppa) on Instagram: "Can I take you back in time? dress by @collectionsbk"</p></blockquote><p =""><script charset="UTF-8" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js">fds
Carmen Dell'Orefice - The 83-year-old has been modeling for nearly 70 years, since posing on the cover of Vogue's October 1947 issue at the tender age of 16.
2,860 Likes, 107 Comments - Carmen Dell Orefice (@carmendellorefice_official) on Instagram
Khoudia Diop - A Senegalese model whose beautiful dark skin has made her popular in the modelling industry.
38k Likes, 380 Comments - Khoudia Diop (@melaniin.goddess) on Instagram: "I love working with brands that are truly #authentic ✨ @icelandicglacial water comes from the..."
Halima Aden - Halima Aden is the first hijab-wearing model to grace the cover of American women’s beauty magazine, Allure.
41.5k Likes, 901 Comments - Halima Aden (@kinglimaa) on Instagram: "Beyond my wildest dreams ! Thank you so much @allure for showcasing and highlighting a young Muslim..."
Refilwe Modiselle - Refilwe Modiselle is a South African's first professional fashion model with albinism.
266 Likes, 12 Comments - Refilwe Vanillablaq Modiselle (@refilwemodiselle) on Instagram: "African Vanilla Goddessing Runway Queening in finale garment No.3, for the @AfricanafashionVibe..."
Brunette Moffy: Moffy suffers from strabismus or cross eyes and her unique look is challenging fashion industry norms.
80 Likes, 5 Comments - Sofia Sjoo (@sofiasjoohair) on Instagram: "Out now @moffygathornehardy @stormmodels for @wonderland by @bybellazine @chanelofficial story..."
Amazon Eve: The world's tallest model at 6ft 4in.
@AmazonEve hope you have a great time at the #SwanseaHorrorCon, on holiday at the time or would have come to catch up :)
Melanie Gaydos: Gaydos was born with ectodermal dysplasia, a condition that makes her pores, teeth, nails and small bones form abnormally. She also has alopecia and is partially blind.
4,238 Likes, 60 Comments - Melanie Gaydos (@melaniegaydos) on Instagram: "@avine_ @sofichernyak @corvuscrux headpiece by @heartofgolddesigns #melaniegaydos"
Viktoria Modesta: A Latvian born English singer-songwriter, performance artist and model. An accident at birth left her with a defect in her left leg and at the age of 20 she asked doctors to amputate her lower left leg.
4,918 Likes, 64 Comments - VIKTORIA | MODESTA (@viktoriamodesta) on Instagram: "Never posted this shot from the @wired feature guest edited by @barackobama Obama in the..."
Jeremy Meeks: Meeks shot to viral fame after the Stockton Police Department posted his mugshot on Facebook. The image received 75,000 likes, 20,000 comments and 10,000 shares. After serving his time, the former convict is now a model.
107.5k Likes, 670 Comments - JEREMY MEEKS (@jmeeksofficial) on Instagram: "#PleinSport #milan #fashionweek Thank you @philippplein78"
Unique models breaking stereotypes and pushing boundaries around the world
Beauty is defined as a combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.
These models are proving that being yourself and embracing your unique features is the true definition of beautiful.
Chantelle Brown-Young: Brown-Young, aka Winnie Harlow, is a Canadian beauty with vitiligo, which causes depigmentation to parts of the skin.
Thando Hopa - South African model and lawyer born with albinism.
Harnaam Kaur - Model and body activist who has a full beard due to polycystic ovary syndrome
Andrej Pejic - What's unique about this model is that she is actually a man. Andrej is both a male and female model.
Rick Genest - Canadian born Rick Genest, aka Zombie Boy, had his body tattooed and turned into living art.
Casey Legler - A former Olympic swimmer, Casey Legler is the first woman to work exclusively as a male model.
Shaun Ross - Born in the Bronx in New York, Shaun Ross is the modeling industry's first male albino model.
Sanele Xaba - Born in Durban, Sanele is South Africa's first male albino model who is redefining the catwalk stereotypes.
Ashley Graham - The Nebraska-born plus-size model appears alongside power players like Gisele Bundchen and Karlie Kloss.
Lea T: Leandra Medeiros Cerezo, aka Lea T, is a Brazilian-born, Italian-raised transgender fashion model.
Alex Minsky - Former Marine who lost his leg in an explosion while deployed in Afghanistan. He has been featured in GQ, a campaign for the latest Hunger Games movie and brand ambassador for athletic brand LiveFit.
Jillian Mercado - This model may be in a wheelchair but is not held back by her by muscular dystrophy.
<blockquote class="embedly-card" =""><h4><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BVH_RpFgXCx/?taken-by=jilly_peppahl=en">Can I take you back in time? dress by @collectionsbk</a></h4><p>865 Likes, 25 Comments - Jillian Mercado (@jilly_peppa) on Instagram: "Can I take you back in time? dress by @collectionsbk"</p></blockquote><p =""><script charset="UTF-8" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js">fdsCarmen Dell'Orefice - The 83-year-old has been modeling for nearly 70 years, since posing on the cover of Vogue's October 1947 issue at the tender age of 16.
Khoudia Diop - A Senegalese model whose beautiful dark skin has made her popular in the modelling industry.
Halima Aden - Halima Aden is the first hijab-wearing model to grace the cover of American women’s beauty magazine, Allure.
Refilwe Modiselle - Refilwe Modiselle is a South African's first professional fashion model with albinism.
Brunette Moffy: Moffy suffers from strabismus or cross eyes and her unique look is challenging fashion industry norms.
Amazon Eve: The world's tallest model at 6ft 4in.
Melanie Gaydos: Gaydos was born with ectodermal dysplasia, a condition that makes her pores, teeth, nails and small bones form abnormally. She also has alopecia and is partially blind.
Viktoria Modesta: A Latvian born English singer-songwriter, performance artist and model. An accident at birth left her with a defect in her left leg and at the age of 20 she asked doctors to amputate her lower left leg.
Jeremy Meeks: Meeks shot to viral fame after the Stockton Police Department posted his mugshot on Facebook. The image received 75,000 likes, 20,000 comments and 10,000 shares. After serving his time, the former convict is now a model.
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