We have been following the story's about two beautiful children who have been used as models by Fashion company's. JoJo Maman Baby in the UK and Spanish Fashion Designer Dolores Cortés, Valentina have both featured models who have Downs Syndrome.
Here at Rackety's we have made a point of always featuring models who have a disability and this has been noticed, we hope, for the right reasons.
What has shocked us most is the highly unpleasant and possibly ignorant reaction via the media and social networks to the choice of both businesses to feature models who are visibly a little different. Instead of congratulating the companies for being inclusive they are accusing them of using the children to gain publicity.
It is so disheartening to realise how cruel and thoughtless people can be when they have no experience of disability.
We applaud both businesses for their decision and are fully supportive of any publicity that helps to raise understanding.
Rackety's stunning model from 2004
Here at Rackety's we have made a point of always featuring models who have a disability and this has been noticed, we hope, for the right reasons.
What has shocked us most is the highly unpleasant and possibly ignorant reaction via the media and social networks to the choice of both businesses to feature models who are visibly a little different. Instead of congratulating the companies for being inclusive they are accusing them of using the children to gain publicity.
It is so disheartening to realise how cruel and thoughtless people can be when they have no experience of disability.
We applaud both businesses for their decision and are fully supportive of any publicity that helps to raise understanding.
Rackety's stunning model from 2004
Thank you for mentioning Natty, model for Jojo Maman Bebe and Frugi amongst others. She has Down's Syndrome. I focus on not looking at the comments, mildly negative or from trolls, and just aim higher. Sadly that means I often miss the hundreds of nice comments too.
ReplyDeleteWe continue to work to gently change perceptions of DS from within heart over at www.downssideup.com x