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#MuchWow: This 21YO Is The First Person With Down Syndrome To Walk The Ramp

Her biggest dream is to walk for Victoria's Secret and one day, she hopes to walk for coveted designers like Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Versace.

With 190k followers on her Insta, Madeline Stuart is a bit of a social media star. She also happens to be first model with Down Syndrome to walk the ramp.

 

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LA Fadhion Week Photograph by @rockyforgusonphoto @artheartsfashion #model #diversity #love #inclusion #diversity #madelinestuart

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In 2014, Madeline attended a fashion show and immediately fell in love with the world of modelling. Fascinated, she told her mother about it, Madeline told Teen Vogue in an interview.

 

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Another beautiful dress from our 21 Reasons Why collection, @rosannestuart and I worked so hard on these designs. Do you love it as much as we do? #model #diversity #love #inclusion #21reasonswhy #madelinestuart

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Seeing her enthusiasm and confidence, Madeline’s mother encouraged her career choice and soon arranged for a photo shoot. Her photos went viral and in just a few days, her pictures were viewed by over 7.2 million people. Soon, people from around the world began contacting her assignments.

 

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Always love getting interviewed after shows during @nyfw by @kaitlin_otoole for @fnlnetwork Thank you for sharing my story and creating a more inclusive world

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Walking at New York Fashion Week in 2015 was one of Madeline’s “biggest achievement”. She has walked for them 6 seasons in a row.

 

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A backstage shot of the beautiful makeup by @aprillovepromakeupacademy Getting catwalk ready for @houseofbyfield Thank you for spreading the message of inclusion and helping put this smile of my face. We loved working with you. @artheartsfashion @styletherunway #diversity #love #madelinestuart #inclusion #catwalk #model #nyfw

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Madeline is extremely happy to break modelling stereotypes and pave way for more girls to follow their dreams.

 

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We were so proud to be a part of this show. Thank you @colleenmorris_designr for promoting diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry. Spreading the love @fashionsfinestuk @aofmakeup @malinhemerhair #diversity #love #model #catwalk #inclusion #londonfashionweek #madelinestuart

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Besides modelling, Madeline is passionate about dancing. She has a dance project which is open to people with all abilities and from all walks of life. There are 14 classes per week.

 

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I feel so blessed to be invited by @caafd to sit front row to enjoy their amazing show. Thank you for the love and promoting inclusion and diversity in the fashion industry. Plus how much do you love my beautiful dress from @promgirlxo @pier59studios @bfdpr #diversity #model #love #inclusion #madelinestuart #nyfw

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Her biggest dream is to walk for Victoria’s Secret and one day, she hopes to walk for coveted designers like Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Versace.