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Melanie Gaydos is challenging the fashion industry and highlighting the importance of diversity in it. She was born with ectodermal dysplasia — an umbrella term for a series of rare genetic disorders that affects the development of skin, hair, and nails. Despite being bullied for her appearance when younger, this didn’t stop her from becoming a famous model and landing a variety of different gigs. 

Appearing in a Rammstein music video helped Melanie to garner wider attention and the offers kept coming in after that. Her unique appearance lends itself perfectly to more avant-garde clothing and high fashion styles. However, she's refused to be boxed in as an alternative model and she's also walked in multiple New York Fashion Week shows.

This collection of creative photography captures Melanie in stirring fantasy scenes and different editorial shots. Some may find her look disturbing — a stigma that Melanie has faced her entire life. However, others will appreciate her unconventional beauty and recognize her incredible work as both a fashion model and an inspiring role model. 

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gee I'm so pleased this young lady is featuring in such beautiful photos

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Sherri Gage
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for her. We're too stuck on.physical beauty. She's showing that there are many types of beauty, beyond the stereotypes.

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Gina Sobrero
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The creativity of the photographer and stylists on all definitely need recognition too!

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Mila Perez
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

while visiting NYC - I couldn't help but be captivated by this poster thru out the city......

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Camille Renaud
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

j'adore cette image elle est en plein gore et de beauté à la fois elle surpprennd mais elle est belle

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Shelby Wolf
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just love her versatility! She pulls off the more classical model photography flawlessly, and not only embraces the strange but picks it up and makes it something haunting and different. Absolutely epic.

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Mircea Gutu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow - one of the most disturbing things i've seen on the internet... thank you!

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Blue Cicada
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This photo is NOT intended to show a monster! Perhaps our inner workings/busy mind?

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Joelle Sahbi-Marze
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bien dommage que des alvéoles dans le cerveau c'est sans doute le plus difficile pour soi et les surtout les autres

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İdil
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only thing that bothers me about this picture is her nails! Why oh why, you're a model, don't bite off your nails gurl.

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Roy Vanderaa
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because of her condition, her hair, nails teeth and cartilage won't grow. Still beautiful, though.

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"who faced the fashion industry and won." Respect her very much, but representing yourself as a monster without showing the beautiful side is not a victory.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This young lady is a goddess. Absolutely wonderful. They say you can tell art, not by the way it make you feel, but that it does make you feel. I am awestruck by this entire series.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How many of us would bare ourselves to public scrutiny! She is beauty!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh wow.! That's haunting... like she's trapped on a sunken ship.

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