Афроамериканська дівчинка-альбінос стала сенсацією в світі моди

У 2016 році юна модель Ава Кларк своєю незвичайною зовнішністю підкорила світ моди. 9-річна афроамериканка народилася з альбінізму - захворюванням, через якого в її організмі немає пігменту меланіну, який відповідає за забарвлення шкіри, волосся, райдужної і пігментного оболонки очей.

Своєю унікальною красою і не менш цікавою особистістю дівчинка привернула увагу кількох модельних агентств. Фотографії Ави прикрасили обкладинки журналів Vogue, BOOM і Denim, вона встигла попрацювати з іменитими фотографами і підкорити їх своїм життєрадісним характером і серйозним підходом до роботи.

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Зараз Ава - успішна модель і просто щаслива дитина.

I can finally share a teaser from our first project of the year! We were honored when Mississippi photographer, Divian Conner, requested to work with Ava Clarke. To top it off ~ Ava (and Mommy) screamed out loud when we found out she would partner with designer, Alexandria Olivia! We are thankful for the opportunity to work with this talented team! (Click photo to view tags) #sneakpeek #art #fashion #alexandriaolivia #avaclarke Model? Ava Clarke Photographer Divian Conner Wardrobe? Alexandria Olivia MUA Basia Amelia Assistant photographer? Dee Mayfield

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Однак не завжди її життя було безхмарним.

The Stare Down At 2 months old Ava Clarke was diagnosed as being blind. Doctors referred us to specialists at the School for the Blind. Their Low Vision Interventionist visited our home every other week for 5 years. "Aunt Marla" became part of our family. She helped us adapt to Ava's needs, she celebrated with us, and sometimes she was simply there for me. Ava's eyesight started to improve before she turned 1. It was nothing short of a miracle and God's grace (her doctors agreed). Most people do not realize Ava has vision problems. She adjust well to her surroundings and she wears glasses ~ sometimes. We visit the ophthalmologist every 6 months and we go to the Low Vision Clinic once a year. We could not let the month of February end without acknowledging Low Vision Awareness Month. Low vision is the term used for irrepairable visual impairments, such as blurred vision, blind spots or tunnel vision. In observance of Low Vision Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to have a complete eye exam from a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist. #staredown #lowvision #albinism #awareness #eyeexam #avaclarke

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Коли дівчинці було 2 місяці, лікарі прогнозували сліпоту через її генетичної особливості.

Wishing everyone a Super Monday! #happyMonday #myfavoritegirl #avaclarke

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Але білява дівчинка не тільки спростувала страшний діагноз, але і пішла далі. Ава вчиться у звичайній школі і ходить в окулярах.

#SUNDAY Model Ava Clarke Wardrobe? Alexandria Olivia Photographer Divian Conner #avaclarke

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Коли юна модель не зайнята на зйомках, вона займається гімнастикою, балетом і читанням.

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Ава з мамою.

Vogue Italia Ava Clarke + Lance Gross Ava Clarke + Diandra Forrest #Vogueitalia #published #art #epic #lancegross #styledbybec #fashion #model #voguekids #avaclarke (Click photo to view tags) Models? Ava Clarke? Diandra Forrest Photographer? Lance Gross Stylist? Rebecca Jefferson MUA? Rebekah Aladdin Hair? Angela Christine

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Ава для італійського Vogue.

In the beginning .... This was the very first professional photo taken of Ava Clarke. She was only 3 years old. It was amazing to watch our little girl work with a crew led by celebrity photographer #sterlingpics and celebrity stylist #stylistjbolin. Photographer @sterlingpics Stylist @ stylistjbolin Hair God MU Mommy's Chapstick & Mascara

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Перша професійна фотозйомка - тут Аве 3 роки.

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Зі старшим братом.

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HELLO DECEMBER! #magical #decembertoremember #winter #season #winterwonderland #avaclarke

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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO THIS DADDY! Thanks for tolerating our tantrums, for giving in to our crazy demands, for working tirelessly for our future, for all the sacrifices you have made and for being the best dad in our world! We are thankful! #sweetestlove #daddysgirl #avaclarke #avaclarkesdaddy #iamwhoiam #fathersday

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