I can count on one hand the number of times I've seen models with disabilities in fashion magazines, though this weekend I was happy to spot Ellie Goldstein on the cover of the Mexican edition of Elle when my friend Patty shared the cover on Facebook.
A too-brief history: In 2018, Teen Vogue released three covers of its September issue—one with model and champion gymnast Chelsea Werner, who has Down syndrome; one with Mama Cax, an advocate and amputee; and one with Jillian Mercado, an actress and model who has muscular dystrophy.
British model Ellie Goldstein broke new ground last year when she appeared in a Gucci mascara campaign and on the cover of the December digital edition of Allure.
And now, the 19-year-old has done it again: a cover on Mexican Elle and a fashion spread inside the magazine. Ellie worked it as glamorously and gorgeously as any model. (Interesting choice on the kabuki-style makeup, eh?)
I'll say what I always do: Maybe someday, it won't be news when a beautiful woman who has Down syndrome appears in a magazine because it will just be a normal thing. But here I am, thrilled to see Ellie and thrilled to spread the word.
Thats amazing and uplifting! Thank you for sharing this success story!
ReplyDeleteI love this! And I agree that individuals with down syndrome, generally, radiate such happiness and joy.
ReplyDeleteI see where you're coming from - but it's not ideal to make statements like 'generally, people with DS are...' because they're all completely different, just like people without DS.
DeleteWhat about the model Madeline Stuart Who has Walk the runway At New York's Fashion Week Several times times in the last several years . She is also modeled And walked in runway in other countries . She's from Australia . Oh by the way she does have Down syndrome .
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, she's gorgeous! I was focusing here on models in magazines; I wrote about Madeline back in 2015! https://www.lovethatmax.com/2015/08/what-people-dont-get-about-hot-model.html
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