Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

rug

(82,333 posts)
Mon Apr 24, 2017, 10:11 PM Apr 2017

Albino Twins From Brazil Are Taking The Fashion Industry By Storm With Their Unique Beauty



These 11-year-old twins have albinism, a condition which causes skin and hair to lack pigment – and they’re unbelievably gorgeous



Lara and Mara Bawar, both 11 years old, were born in São Paulo, Brazil, to parents originally from Guinea-Bissau in West Africa

2 weeks ago by​ Stella

Lara and Mara Bawar are not your average supermodels, but their striking appearance is sending shockwaves through the fashion industry. The 11-year-old twins from São Paulo, Brazil, have albinism, a condition that causes a lack of skin and hair pigment, and they embrace it to the fullest.

In 2016, the Bawar 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 twins – as well as their older sister, Sheila, who does not have albinism – to showcase how truly beautiful 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 family below: just remember to pick your jaw back up off the floor when you’re done.



In 2016, their unique pale features caught the attention of Swiss photographer Vinicius Terranova, who lives in São Paulo



Their 13-year-old sister, Sheila, does not have albinism, but has also been signed to model with her younger siblings

http://www.boredpanda.com/albino-twins-models/
8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Albino Twins From Brazil Are Taking The Fashion Industry By Storm With Their Unique Beauty (Original Post) rug Apr 2017 OP
Quite stunning ornotna Apr 2017 #1
Albinos have red irises FakeNoose Apr 2017 #2
I'm sure it does TexasBushwhacker Apr 2017 #3
No one has invented contact lenses, apparently. jberryhill Apr 2017 #6
So... forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #4
Cool. Someone will make a ton of money off them before they are discarded jberryhill Apr 2017 #5
Awesome Volstagg Apr 2017 #7
I think the older sister is beautiful. WinkyDink Apr 2017 #8

FakeNoose

(32,777 posts)
2. Albinos have red irises
Mon Apr 24, 2017, 10:41 PM
Apr 2017

There's no coloring in their eyes, usually.

So yes most likely the bright lights bother them, but the red irises are quite strange looking.
Many albinos wear dark sunglasses to prevent showing their eyes to other people.

The girls are all quite beautiful though.




TexasBushwhacker

(20,219 posts)
3. I'm sure it does
Mon Apr 24, 2017, 10:51 PM
Apr 2017

Since they lack most or all the pigment in their irises, all wavelengths of light just flood in, kind of like trying to see well on a sunny day without sunglasses but much worse.

forgotmylogin

(7,532 posts)
4. So...
Mon Apr 24, 2017, 11:27 PM
Apr 2017

Hooray for them, and for albinism, but where's the modeling contract for these stunning twins?



You can put white makeup on any model and make them look like a statue.





Or any color you like, actually.








Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Albino Twins From Brazil ...