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Albino Twins From Brazil Are Taking The Fashion Industry By Storm With Their Unique Beauty
Lara and Mara Bawar are not your average photo models, but their striking appearance is sending shockwaves through the fashion industry. The 11-year-old twin girls from São Paulo, Brazil, have albinism, a condition that causes a lack of skin and hair pigment, and they embrace their unconventional beauty to the fullest.
In 2016, the Bawar albino twins‘ unique pale features caught the eye of Swiss photographer Vinicius Terranova, who now lives in São Paulo. As a personal project now known as Flores Raras (“rare flowers”), Terranova photographed the beautiful girls – as well as their older sister, Sheila, who does not have albinism – to showcase how truly stunning diversity can be. Lara, Mara, and Sheila have since been signed to model for Nike, Insanis, and Bazaar Kids, not to mention the fact that they’ve also bagged almost 6000 Instagram followers.
Check out the fabulous albino model family below: just remember to pick your jaw back up off the floor when you’re done with these beautiful photos.
More info: Instagram (h/t: Bright Side)
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These 11-year-old twins have albinism, a condition which causes skin and hair to lack pigment – and they’re unbelievably gorgeous
Image credits: Vinicius Terranova
Lara and Mara Bawar, both 11 years old, were born in São Paulo, Brazil, to parents originally from Guinea-Bissau in West Africa
Image credits: Vinicius Terranova
In 2016, their unique pale features caught the attention of Swiss photographer Vinicius Terranova, who lives in São Paulo
Image credits: Vinicius Terranova
Terranova photographed them as a personal project, which he later titled Flores Raras, meaning “rare flowers” in Portuguese
Image credits: Vinicius Terranova
“My art represents the beauty in diversity and both the literal and symbolic extensions of empowerment,” he wrote of the project
Image credits: Vinicius Terranova
The twins have since attracted major attention in the fashion industry, and have been signed to model for Nike, Insanis, and Bazaar Kids
Image credits: Vinicius Terranova
“We feel albinism is pretty, we love our hair, eye colour and skin tone,” Lara told Brazilian media
Image credits: Vinicius Terranova
Her sister Mara added that “growing up like this was amazing, we love being different and are happy with our unique beauty”
Image credits: Vinicius Terranova
Their 13-year-old sister, Sheila, does not have albinism, but has also been signed to model with her younger siblings
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“We like to see our beauty being valued by its unique aspects,” Sheila said of the fabulous family’s newfound success
Image credits: Vinicius Terranova
The 3 sisters are now pushing 6000 followers on Instagram, a number likely to grow as more designers scoop them up
Image credits: Vinicius Terranova
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Cuddles 8 years ago
They're beautiful...but the fashion industry is not a good place for children :(
Kristine Moe 8 years ago
Why aren't their eyes open / showing in any of the photos? Only little slits - never looking into the camera? Just curious.
Beth Scott 8 years ago
possibly because the bright light of the camera flash is painful. Their eyes would be extremely sensitive to light without the protection of the pigmentation that we have.
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Maggie Collins 8 years ago
Sheila is gorgeous! The young girls are beautiful, but Sheila is a very special kind of beauty. Good for them. I hope their parents are very protective.
Mireia Dos 8 years ago
Yes, she looks much prettier than her younger sisters but she is not rare, so she only gets to be there for contrast. This is all a bit dumb...
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whatstrue1 8 years ago
This is the only place on the web i have seen this. No, they are not taking the internet by storm...
varwenea 8 years ago
Oh my gosh, I am so glad I'm not the only one who thought that! Totally reminded me of them.
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Louise Chiffonade Brescia 8 years ago
Stunning girls! I like the dimmer pix because the twins can keep their eyes open longer. Lack of pigment can sometimes cause discomfort in bright light. They are all lovely.
Cuddles 8 years ago
They're beautiful...but the fashion industry is not a good place for children :(
Kristine Moe 8 years ago
Why aren't their eyes open / showing in any of the photos? Only little slits - never looking into the camera? Just curious.
Beth Scott 8 years ago
possibly because the bright light of the camera flash is painful. Their eyes would be extremely sensitive to light without the protection of the pigmentation that we have.
Load More Replies... Maggie Collins 8 years ago
Sheila is gorgeous! The young girls are beautiful, but Sheila is a very special kind of beauty. Good for them. I hope their parents are very protective.
Mireia Dos 8 years ago
Yes, she looks much prettier than her younger sisters but she is not rare, so she only gets to be there for contrast. This is all a bit dumb...
Load More Replies... whatstrue1 8 years ago
This is the only place on the web i have seen this. No, they are not taking the internet by storm...
varwenea 8 years ago
Oh my gosh, I am so glad I'm not the only one who thought that! Totally reminded me of them.
Load More Replies... Louise Chiffonade Brescia 8 years ago
Stunning girls! I like the dimmer pix because the twins can keep their eyes open longer. Lack of pigment can sometimes cause discomfort in bright light. They are all lovely.
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