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I Started This Campaign To Encourage People Love Themselves With All Their Differences
Hello, I'm Sylvia Mac, a Burn Survivor who is challenging the fashion industry to become inclusive of those with differences and disfigurement.
My campaign involved people with scars, health and skin conditions who were very brave wearing swimwear sponsored by Swimwear365 and photographed by the famous Sophie Mayanne whose project Behind the Scars went viral. With the support of Sharron Davies, I also want to encourage body confidence by sharing my images with leisure centres & help Every Body to Swim without worrying about others staring.
More info: lovedisfigure.com | Instagram | twitter.com
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Charlotte Brine 8 years ago
My ex once said to me the first night we spent together after I said "I hate them" (my scars). "You should never hate them. Yes they show that you've struggled with bad times but to me they tell me that despite what has happened to you in the past those scars are proof that you were strong, strong enough to fight through everything and anything and come out the other end. And because of that, I think your scars are beautiful".
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Dr. Pink Unicorn 8 years ago
I really want to hang out with these ladies, hear their stories, learn how they've become so strong (all the women look incredibly strong) and at peace with their own beauty despite overwhelming and unrealistic beauty standards. Sooo empowering!!!
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Marta Puig Orriols 8 years ago
her face, her smile reveals the strenght she has. Thank God for a post that is not about what we see first. I love each and every picture. WARRIOR.
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Amy Bristol 8 years ago
I have no idea what skin condition she has. Unless it's alopecia. Her skin looks flawless. I hate her a little bit. Lol!
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Sylvia Mac's advocacy for body confidence and inclusivity in the fashion industry reflects a broader need for societal acceptance and understanding. Much like how candidates face unrealistic expectations and biases during job searches, individuals with visible differences also encounter unjust hurdles in various walks of life.
Open conversations about these challenges are essential, as discussed in conversations around unrealistic job requirements.
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Merty Robinson 8 years ago
When I think of how much it hurts when you burn your hand on the oven shelf, or your lip on a pizza, and then I look at the extent of some of these scars...wow. Those people have endured real pain, and come through smiling. Amazing.
MonsterMash 8 years ago
I love this! It’s so rare we get to see what actual people look like, and to have them photographed professionally and beautifully is great. For some reason we only get access to fake, photoshopped and extremely well cultivated physiques to consume. I love seeing real people. I’m tired of looking at paper dolls and plastic sculptures that mock the human form
Sylvi Mac 8 years ago
I will be sharing their stories over Instagram love_disfigure and facebook group love disfigure x
Load More Replies... Merty Robinson 8 years ago
When I think of how much it hurts when you burn your hand on the oven shelf, or your lip on a pizza, and then I look at the extent of some of these scars...wow. Those people have endured real pain, and come through smiling. Amazing.
MonsterMash 8 years ago
I love this! It’s so rare we get to see what actual people look like, and to have them photographed professionally and beautifully is great. For some reason we only get access to fake, photoshopped and extremely well cultivated physiques to consume. I love seeing real people. I’m tired of looking at paper dolls and plastic sculptures that mock the human form
Sylvi Mac 8 years ago
I will be sharing their stories over Instagram love_disfigure and facebook group love disfigure x
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