An Australian 18-year-old with Down syndrome will be walking the catwalk during fashion week in New York later this fall.
Madeline Stuart made headlines in May when she posed for a series of glamour shots and posted them online with the help of her mom, Rosanne.
The photos quickly went viral.
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"I think it is time people realized that people with Down syndrome can be sexy and beautiful and should be celebrated," Rosanne told Buzzfeed.
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Her confidence and drive has paid off.
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She will walk in New York Fashion Week with MODA in association with the Christopher Reeve Foundation, according to Cosmopolitian. The company has a history of featuring models with disabilities.
The amazing photos taken at the LA Bridge Photographer: Erica A. Nichols www.ericanichols.com Maddy is styled by...
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Stuart is has been working with a handbag company that is launching Friday. EverMaya will sell the handbags with the name "The Madeline," as a limited edition.
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