Афроамериканская девочка-альбинос стала сенсацией в мире моды

В 2016 году юная модель Ава Кларк своей необычной внешностью покорила мир моды. 9-летняя афроамериканка родилась с альбинизмом — заболеванием, из-за которого в ее организме нет пигмента меланина, отвечающего за окраску кожи, волос, радужной и пигментной оболочки глаз.

Своей уникальной красотой и не менее интересной личностью девочка привлекла внимание нескольких модельных агентств. Фотографии Авы украсили обложки журналов Vogue, BOOM и Denim, она успела поработать с именитыми фотографами и покорить их своим жизнерадостным характером и серьезным подходом к работе.

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Сейчас Ава — успешная модель и просто счастливый ребенок.

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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Однако не всегда ее жизнь была безоблачной.

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 don't 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 couldn't 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

A photo posted by AVA CLARKE (@theavaclarkedotcom) on Feb 28, 2015 at 7:39pm PST

Когда девочке было 2 месяца, врачи прогнозировали слепоту из-за ее генетической особенности.

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

A photo posted by AVA CLARKE (@theavaclarkedotcom) on Jan 26, 2015 at 7:55am PST

Но белокурая девочка не только опровергла страшный диагноз, но и пошла дальше. Ава учится в обычной школе и ходит в очках.

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

A photo posted by AVA CLARKE (@theavaclarkedotcom) on May 17, 2015 at 7:01pm PDT

Когда юная модель не занята на съемках, она занимается гимнастикой, балетом и чтением.

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Ава с мамой.

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

A photo posted by AVA CLARKE (@theavaclarkedotcom) on Mar 1, 2015 at 10:54am PST

Ава для итальянского 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

A photo posted by AVA CLARKE (@theavaclarkedotcom) on Mar 24, 2015 at 6:37am PDT

Первая профессиональная фотосъемка — здесь Аве 3 года.

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Со 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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