We are all born with different shapes, sizes, personalities, and abilities. But unfortunately, there’s still a stigma against people with disabilities such as Down Syndrome. A forward-thinking modeling agency called Zebedee Management is trying to shake things up by representing models of ALL ages and ALL abilities.
They’ve partnered up with ‘The Radical Beauty Project’ which aims to provide an alternative vision of beauty today and it’s a welcome change.
Zebedee Management is the U.K’s all-inclusive modeling agency specializing in working with people with disabilities.
They recognized the lack of representation in this area and vowed to change it.
Disability is still a taboo subject when it comes to advertising.
The team behind Zebedee wants it to become the norm that advertising agencies use people with disabilities.
This unique modeling agency works with a huge roster of clients that includes Disney, Mercedez-Benz, Samsung, Apple, H&M, and the BBC.
They give people with disabilities opportunities to achieve their dreams.
They even partnered up with The Radical Beauty Project for the World Down Syndrome Day, and ran a beautiful and inclusive campaign solely using models with Down Syndrome.
The photos are incredible!
The Radical Beauty Project is a fashion and art photography project that features only models that have Down Syndrome.
The models are styled just like any major fashion campaign.
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The pictures from this collaboration were released earlier this year to raise awareness and to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st.
They’re truly creative and stunning.
Gabriel is one of the models involved in this project.
According to his mom, it was a sheer pleasure for him to be included in this wonderful opportunity.
Nino, a rugby coach for the Bristol Bears doesn’t let Down Syndrome stop him.
He says that being a model is amazing and he feels proud and confident.
Frankie is already a superstar and he’s been featured as the blue bauble in Sainsbury’s Christmas TV commercial!
This project is breaking down barriers for people with Down Syndrome.
Gracie’s mom believes that being involved in a project like this shows other people what parents already see in their kids.
They’re just as diverse and beautiful as everyone else.
Callum loves participating in projects like these so he can meet new friends.
It also shows people that having Down Syndrome is no barrier to achieving your dreams.
Chloe is a huge fashionista and already has a great social media following.
She has worked with big brands such as Ellas Kitchen, River Island and Marks And Spencers.
In addition to a big representation of people with Down Syndrome, Zebedee Management represents other models with a variety of different disabilities.
They’re behind this awesome cover of Grazia magazine.
It’s wonderful to see agencies like Zebedee Management standing up for people with disabilities.
They’re showing the world that people with Down Syndrome deserve to be seen in ads and fashion campaigns too.
