Albino Twins From Brazil Are Taking The Fashion Industry By Storm With Their Unique Beauty
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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)
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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They're beautiful...but the fashion industry is not a good place for children :(
I totally agree, far too corrupt too quickly
Ditto to that. Unless their parents oversee them 24/7 the fashion industry is no place for children. The industry's focus is money, money, money.... These girls are beautiful but it must not go to their heads or "bedazzle" them to that life style. It is good they are out of Africa as children born with albinism suffered and were even killed, based on primitive fears. I wish success for all 3 and healthy lives both physically and emotionally. They have been given rare opportunities and hopefully they will keep their feet flat on the ground. Photos are terrific!
It depends on how they're treated. Besides, the stigma around albino can harm lives professionally and this seems like a good way to make a living, exposing a condition and even "normalize" it, in a positive manner. In some places, albino people are ostracized or pursued and killed solely due to their skin tone.
They are all just stunning.
Why aren't their eyes open / showing in any of the photos? Only little slits - never looking into the camera? Just curious.
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.
Good point. I was wondering the same
The human eye normally produces enough pigment to color the iris blue, green or brown and lend opacity to the eye. In photographs, those with albinism are more likely to demonstrate "red eye," due to the red of retina being visible through the iris.
bcz albinism affecting eye side, eyes moving so fast that cannot concentrated on one spot
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.
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...
This is the only place on the web i have seen this. No, they are not taking the internet by storm...
Every bloody thing on bordedpanda is "by storm" oooh aaah.
After it was published by Bored Panda, it will be a big storm !! Here is the most important news channel on the planet!
Matrix Reloaded twins are real!
Oh my gosh, I am so glad I'm not the only one who thought that! Totally reminded me of them.
Lovely girls. I hope their uniqueness doesnt get exploited.
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.
What's the instagram account??
@lara_mara_sheila
The older sister is stunning as well.
The twins are adorable and big sister is gorgeous!
Such beautiful girls!
The skin tones of the girls with the older girl is so beautiful,.
This is what we need more of... all colors are beautiful! Loved the photo of the twins with their older sister, who is not albino. What color are the twins eyes? They mentioned that they "loved their eye color..." but it is not stated. I'm sure the money they are making is most appreciated by the entire family, and hope someone is looking out for them on the photo shoots. At their young age, I imagine they are being well-cared for, especially by this wonderful photographer who started taking their photos because he cared. Not for the money. Hope it stays that way.
My God they are so beautiful, ALL 3 of them! I hope the fashion industry doesn't tarnish their beauty :(. Beauty is more than skin deep and the life of being a model or actor, musician, etc sometimes steals the beauty from people.
The photos are beautiful, but I have concerns for the girls' futures. What, if any, physical problems do they have? I notice that their eyes were often closed. Do they have normal eyesight and are they receiving educational opportunities that will prepare them for life experiences once the uniqueness of their pale beauty is no longer bringing in the money?
They are gorgeous, without a doubt, but why no shots with their eyes open? I saw only one photo where one of them had her eyes open, just a crack. Perhaps their eyes are especially sensitive due to their condition?
Yeah, it is because of their albimism- they don't have enough eye pigment to protect their eyes from bright lights
You can see the crossed eye in photo number 2, the twin on the left. I expect this is why he had them lower their eyelids in the pics.
This is so beautiful
amazing!!!
I love it. Still beautiful, they are really tall
Gorgeous kids. I love their hair.
Stunning! Albino people are so beautiful and unique, and amazing that even both twins have it.
All of them are truly unique beauty, continue to have success in all areas!
They are ALL beautiful! What adds to their ethereal beauty is their flawless skin!
All three are Stunning!
They are beyond beautiful! So unique <3
Gorgeous!
Definitely, they are gorgeous! I totally agree with that! Both look amazing and stunning!
You are all stunningly beautiful but remember outside beauty fades but the inside is what counts.Bless you all.
Sheila is beautiful, the Twins attract attention but you will see their real beauty as they mature! I pray The Sisters are not exploited. Praying for their whole Family and that their Parents are righteously guided.
These girls are uniquely beautiful, I can't think of a stronger word for it, but I really wish I could meet them...
Their sister is gorgeous
Beautiful! Special. They need fashionable clothes https://gearrelapse.com
Beautiful! Special. They need fashionable clothes https://gearrelapse.com
Beautiful young ladies.
Why are the twins' eyes always look like they're closed?
They are beautiful!
wow
The three of them are absolutely lovely together. They are so amazingly beautiful!
They are gorgeous, without a doubt, but why no shots with their eyes open? I saw only one where her eyes were barely open...just a slit.
They ARE beautiful indeed.
They are absolutely gorgeous!!! Love :) :). I'm partial albino and Italian. It makes me proud to see this lovely story. Love that they have their beautiful older sister involved too :)
Gorgeous family and clearly their parents did an amazing job with love and self esteem. I am sure if they have done that so far they will be very protective with them in the industry as well.
...meaning“rare flowers” in ENGLISH ....not in Portuguese, dahhh
Incredibly beautiful, rare flowers indeed!
Beautiful! But I also agree with Cuddles, these girls should have a childhood before they become models x
Exploitation of children i the fashion industry is not cool. We xo not need to steal childhood for trivia.
.....They are just soooo ~~~~ d r e a m y ..... They are all just glowing with Happiness
breathtaking!
Am I a dick or do they genuinely look like the twins from the Matrix
I wish there was a photo that captured their eye colour. They are quite strikingly beautiful.
They are well made and quite artistic. .
THIS IS JUST AMAZING! GOD IS THE BEST ARTIST IN THE WORLD!
So beautiful! All 3!!!
Anybody remember the Albino twins from Matrix Reloaded? They remind me of those characters
Such beautiful sisters! All the best to them!
You girls are so beautiful! And have the coolest names! 😜
Gorgeous. Most albinos are cross-eyed. If you look very closely, one albino twin is indeed cross-eyed. Look carefully.
People with Albinism do not have crossed eyes we have nystagmus that is a involuntary movement of oureyes that's why our eyes always move from side to side very fast and we are very sensitive to light
They're stunning, and I love the pictures. I understand that they stand out in Brazil because albinism is unusual there. But I wonder if modelling agencies have considered going to Mozambique to offer the same opportunities to the many albinos there.
How do I find them on Instagram?
tyrtyt
They're so gorgeous!
Incredible. You were right about picking my jaw up off the floor!
what color are their eyes? how old are they?
They are eleven.
The first one is really really nice!!!
They`re ghastly, they remind me of the evil twins from The Matrix saga...
Why do they always have their eyes closed. I didn't really notice till I read this quote, “We feel albinism is pretty, we love our hair, eye colour and skin tone.”
Don't you just read?
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they are unique, yet i dont see any special beauty..typical africans
Can you please explain what a typical African is you typical racist? How does it feel to be typically ignorant as well
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UGLY RATS. DESTROY UGLY RATS. RATS SPREAD DISEASE. EXTERMINATE THE RATS.
What the fuck. Please just shut the fuck up
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white niggaz? what will white people think of next smh
Seriously..... 😒
yeah...okay.... let's just ignore you
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They are being fetishized for their coloring, which is problematic. Other than their coloring, there is nothing striking about their features, certainly nothing that stands out. Children don't belong in the fashion industry.
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Rhyming names? That's just mean.
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The elder sister don't even know what she is doing here
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They are beautiful already but imagine them with some mascara or something on the eyes would really make everything pop!
they're 11. who the hell would want to put makeup on 11 year old girls.
Well I didn't mean anything rude about it just that it would make their eyes pop...?
That would completely take away from the beauty in my opinion.
Of course it would.
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so much potential in the models, sadly the photographer is unoriginal and where there could be beautiful breathtaking deep art created, the photographer with lack of vision only was able to create dull unoriginal portraits that have no real value sadly. great material wasted. hope they will one day get to work with someone with real artistic vision. girls are gorgeous, along with their sister.
It may simply be the choice of the pictures for the article that is poor.
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I'm sorry but they look like how people use to posed their children that died for one last photo of them. They need eyes open and smiling or doing something.
Susan, what you just said is basically the same as '' these people in a wheelchair need to start walking!''. Ignorance at its best.
People with albinism are generally very sensitive to light due to missing pigment and other problems such as: Signs and symptoms of albinism related to eye function include: Rapid, involuntary back-and-forth movement of the eyes (nystagmus) Inability of both eyes to stay directed at the same point or to move in unison (strabismus) Extreme nearsightedness or farsightedness Sensitivity to light (photophobia) Abnormal curvature of the front surface of your eye or the lens inside your eye (astigmatism), which causes blurred vision
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Ugly as hell. Just non-human.
Naw, you really shouldn't say such things about yourself.....
You really do live up to your name, don't you? Maybe look at a mirror before you comment shit about CHILDREN next time?
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Kill yourself
Okay well let's not get into suicide here please.
They're beautiful...but the fashion industry is not a good place for children :(
I totally agree, far too corrupt too quickly
Ditto to that. Unless their parents oversee them 24/7 the fashion industry is no place for children. The industry's focus is money, money, money.... These girls are beautiful but it must not go to their heads or "bedazzle" them to that life style. It is good they are out of Africa as children born with albinism suffered and were even killed, based on primitive fears. I wish success for all 3 and healthy lives both physically and emotionally. They have been given rare opportunities and hopefully they will keep their feet flat on the ground. Photos are terrific!
It depends on how they're treated. Besides, the stigma around albino can harm lives professionally and this seems like a good way to make a living, exposing a condition and even "normalize" it, in a positive manner. In some places, albino people are ostracized or pursued and killed solely due to their skin tone.
They are all just stunning.
Why aren't their eyes open / showing in any of the photos? Only little slits - never looking into the camera? Just curious.
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.
Good point. I was wondering the same
The human eye normally produces enough pigment to color the iris blue, green or brown and lend opacity to the eye. In photographs, those with albinism are more likely to demonstrate "red eye," due to the red of retina being visible through the iris.
bcz albinism affecting eye side, eyes moving so fast that cannot concentrated on one spot
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.
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...
This is the only place on the web i have seen this. No, they are not taking the internet by storm...
Every bloody thing on bordedpanda is "by storm" oooh aaah.
After it was published by Bored Panda, it will be a big storm !! Here is the most important news channel on the planet!
Matrix Reloaded twins are real!
Oh my gosh, I am so glad I'm not the only one who thought that! Totally reminded me of them.
Lovely girls. I hope their uniqueness doesnt get exploited.
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.
What's the instagram account??
@lara_mara_sheila
The older sister is stunning as well.
The twins are adorable and big sister is gorgeous!
Such beautiful girls!
The skin tones of the girls with the older girl is so beautiful,.
This is what we need more of... all colors are beautiful! Loved the photo of the twins with their older sister, who is not albino. What color are the twins eyes? They mentioned that they "loved their eye color..." but it is not stated. I'm sure the money they are making is most appreciated by the entire family, and hope someone is looking out for them on the photo shoots. At their young age, I imagine they are being well-cared for, especially by this wonderful photographer who started taking their photos because he cared. Not for the money. Hope it stays that way.
My God they are so beautiful, ALL 3 of them! I hope the fashion industry doesn't tarnish their beauty :(. Beauty is more than skin deep and the life of being a model or actor, musician, etc sometimes steals the beauty from people.
The photos are beautiful, but I have concerns for the girls' futures. What, if any, physical problems do they have? I notice that their eyes were often closed. Do they have normal eyesight and are they receiving educational opportunities that will prepare them for life experiences once the uniqueness of their pale beauty is no longer bringing in the money?
They are gorgeous, without a doubt, but why no shots with their eyes open? I saw only one photo where one of them had her eyes open, just a crack. Perhaps their eyes are especially sensitive due to their condition?
Yeah, it is because of their albimism- they don't have enough eye pigment to protect their eyes from bright lights
You can see the crossed eye in photo number 2, the twin on the left. I expect this is why he had them lower their eyelids in the pics.
This is so beautiful
amazing!!!
I love it. Still beautiful, they are really tall
Gorgeous kids. I love their hair.
Stunning! Albino people are so beautiful and unique, and amazing that even both twins have it.
All of them are truly unique beauty, continue to have success in all areas!
They are ALL beautiful! What adds to their ethereal beauty is their flawless skin!
All three are Stunning!
They are beyond beautiful! So unique <3
Gorgeous!
Definitely, they are gorgeous! I totally agree with that! Both look amazing and stunning!
You are all stunningly beautiful but remember outside beauty fades but the inside is what counts.Bless you all.
Sheila is beautiful, the Twins attract attention but you will see their real beauty as they mature! I pray The Sisters are not exploited. Praying for their whole Family and that their Parents are righteously guided.
These girls are uniquely beautiful, I can't think of a stronger word for it, but I really wish I could meet them...
Their sister is gorgeous
Beautiful! Special. They need fashionable clothes https://gearrelapse.com
Beautiful! Special. They need fashionable clothes https://gearrelapse.com
Beautiful young ladies.
Why are the twins' eyes always look like they're closed?
They are beautiful!
wow
The three of them are absolutely lovely together. They are so amazingly beautiful!
They are gorgeous, without a doubt, but why no shots with their eyes open? I saw only one where her eyes were barely open...just a slit.
They ARE beautiful indeed.
They are absolutely gorgeous!!! Love :) :). I'm partial albino and Italian. It makes me proud to see this lovely story. Love that they have their beautiful older sister involved too :)
Gorgeous family and clearly their parents did an amazing job with love and self esteem. I am sure if they have done that so far they will be very protective with them in the industry as well.
...meaning“rare flowers” in ENGLISH ....not in Portuguese, dahhh
Incredibly beautiful, rare flowers indeed!
Beautiful! But I also agree with Cuddles, these girls should have a childhood before they become models x
Exploitation of children i the fashion industry is not cool. We xo not need to steal childhood for trivia.
.....They are just soooo ~~~~ d r e a m y ..... They are all just glowing with Happiness
breathtaking!
Am I a dick or do they genuinely look like the twins from the Matrix
I wish there was a photo that captured their eye colour. They are quite strikingly beautiful.
They are well made and quite artistic. .
THIS IS JUST AMAZING! GOD IS THE BEST ARTIST IN THE WORLD!
So beautiful! All 3!!!
Anybody remember the Albino twins from Matrix Reloaded? They remind me of those characters
Such beautiful sisters! All the best to them!
You girls are so beautiful! And have the coolest names! 😜
Gorgeous. Most albinos are cross-eyed. If you look very closely, one albino twin is indeed cross-eyed. Look carefully.
People with Albinism do not have crossed eyes we have nystagmus that is a involuntary movement of oureyes that's why our eyes always move from side to side very fast and we are very sensitive to light
They're stunning, and I love the pictures. I understand that they stand out in Brazil because albinism is unusual there. But I wonder if modelling agencies have considered going to Mozambique to offer the same opportunities to the many albinos there.
How do I find them on Instagram?
tyrtyt
They're so gorgeous!
Incredible. You were right about picking my jaw up off the floor!
what color are their eyes? how old are they?
They are eleven.
The first one is really really nice!!!
They`re ghastly, they remind me of the evil twins from The Matrix saga...
Why do they always have their eyes closed. I didn't really notice till I read this quote, “We feel albinism is pretty, we love our hair, eye colour and skin tone.”
Don't you just read?
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they are unique, yet i dont see any special beauty..typical africans
Can you please explain what a typical African is you typical racist? How does it feel to be typically ignorant as well
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
UGLY RATS. DESTROY UGLY RATS. RATS SPREAD DISEASE. EXTERMINATE THE RATS.
What the fuck. Please just shut the fuck up
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white niggaz? what will white people think of next smh
Seriously..... 😒
yeah...okay.... let's just ignore you
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
They are being fetishized for their coloring, which is problematic. Other than their coloring, there is nothing striking about their features, certainly nothing that stands out. Children don't belong in the fashion industry.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Rhyming names? That's just mean.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
The elder sister don't even know what she is doing here
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
They are beautiful already but imagine them with some mascara or something on the eyes would really make everything pop!
they're 11. who the hell would want to put makeup on 11 year old girls.
Well I didn't mean anything rude about it just that it would make their eyes pop...?
That would completely take away from the beauty in my opinion.
Of course it would.
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so much potential in the models, sadly the photographer is unoriginal and where there could be beautiful breathtaking deep art created, the photographer with lack of vision only was able to create dull unoriginal portraits that have no real value sadly. great material wasted. hope they will one day get to work with someone with real artistic vision. girls are gorgeous, along with their sister.
It may simply be the choice of the pictures for the article that is poor.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
I'm sorry but they look like how people use to posed their children that died for one last photo of them. They need eyes open and smiling or doing something.
Susan, what you just said is basically the same as '' these people in a wheelchair need to start walking!''. Ignorance at its best.
People with albinism are generally very sensitive to light due to missing pigment and other problems such as: Signs and symptoms of albinism related to eye function include: Rapid, involuntary back-and-forth movement of the eyes (nystagmus) Inability of both eyes to stay directed at the same point or to move in unison (strabismus) Extreme nearsightedness or farsightedness Sensitivity to light (photophobia) Abnormal curvature of the front surface of your eye or the lens inside your eye (astigmatism), which causes blurred vision
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Ugly as hell. Just non-human.
Naw, you really shouldn't say such things about yourself.....
You really do live up to your name, don't you? Maybe look at a mirror before you comment shit about CHILDREN next time?
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Kill yourself
Okay well let's not get into suicide here please.