Teenager Becomes First Model With Down Syndrome To Pose For Gucci – Congratulations, Ellie
Following complaints that it was a painfully elitist profession, the fashion industry has altered drastically in recent years. People no longer anticipate the same thing from the catwalks, and they marvel at the variety. They request people of various skin ethnicities, as well as people of all body types and sizes.
Models with disabilities are no longer a fiction, and a growing number of people are eager to embrace new people who are prepared to challenge stereotypes and break down barriers.
A kid who featured in Vogue magazine has reportedly become the first model with Down syndrome to model for Gucci Beauty!
With over 819,000 likes on Instagram, the 18-year-old has become extremely famous among Gucci brand enthusiasts.
Ellie Goldstein took part in the Gucci Mascara L’Obscur ad, which was featured on Vogue Italia’s website, and became the first model with Down syndrome to do so.
Photographer David PD Hyde was chosen after joining an Instagram scouting effort called #theguccibeautyglitch to capture Goldstein’s image. He claimed that his goal was to push the threshold of beauty by bringing diverse sorts of gorgeous faces together as one unity, as well as to demonstrate that “beauty is everywhere and exists in every individual.
Gucci’s creative director, Alessandro Michele, claimed that the mascara is for an real individual who uses make-up to convey their tale of freedom, in their own manner, and that the name was chosen because this word blends charm and mystery.
The child from Essex, United Kingdom, joined with Zebedee Management in 2017, an agency that represents persons with impairments by “supplying different models and delivering compassionate representation.”
She’s worked on a variety of projects since then, including Superdrug, Vodafone, and Nike advertisements.
Ellie is presently pursuing a degree in performing arts, and her family is overjoyed at the wonderful chances she has in life.
Yvonne, her mother, said:
“We’re all really proud of Ellie and the positive feedback she’s received on Gucci’s Instagram. She’s always enjoyed being in the spotlight and in front of the camera; she’s self-assured and adept at following instructions.”
"It's amazing!"
Earlier today, @ClaudiaLizaTV had the pleasure of speaking to teen down's syndrome model Ellie Goldstein.
She and her mum Yvonnne spoke about her fledgling career and the big brands she's already worked for. pic.twitter.com/Tb6cNUs7O0
— Channel 5 News (@5_News) June 29, 2020
Ellie had this to say:
“I had a great time modeling and wearing the Gucci gown. I’m quite pleased with the photoshoot and would love to be renowned. “I’m excited to model for other companies.”
Ellie’s image was also the “highest liked post ever over on @gucci,” according to the agency, which posted it on Instagram.
“Ellie is a great person inside and out,” according to Laura Johnson of Zebedee.
“Brands can no longer claim that the public does not want to see impaired models, as this Instagram post demonstrates!”