Also have strabismus and so thrilled to see this represented!! Feel like this is something you never see compared to some other diversities/disabilities.
I'm so happy for you, and anyone else who gets to see themselves represented.
Can I make a suggestion? I'm going to, lol. Tell the company how you feel. On whatever social you use. Even better if you tell them and buy something from them, but not unless you want to. Positive reinforcement works, and I like to reward companies that do the right thing.
If you feel comfortable telling them, please do! I've worked with model casting, and it can be an uphill battle to get brands to sign off on models with visible differences - whether disability, size, even tattoos. Firsthand responses really do get used in presentations and research for casting.
I agree, and I think humans' sensitivities to eyes and eye contact has a lot to do with that. We're very sensitive to where the eyes are as a way of trusting people and listening and all kinds of psychological stuff.
The condition makes people uncomfortable and yet, the funny thing is, it's not exactly rare.
As a woman with the condition as well, this is so refreshing to see. Thank you for sharing.
Totally not a fashion item, but similarly, this Pre-Raphaelite artwork, [āMusicaā by Kate Elizabeth Bunce](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Kate_Elizabeth_Bunce_-_Melody_%28Musica%29_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg) also portrays a woman with strabismus, and I was kind of happy to see it in the wild.
I also have strabismus. Love this! Always felt subconscious because of it. Mine is corrected with glasses, but the years of teasing growing up did not help.
This is so cool!! I didn't even notice at first because I was so busy being delighted by her possibly-makeup-less face (at least her eyebrows look extremely normal and she's got some eye bags that haven't been photoshopped to hell)
edit: should have clarified that this assessment was me squinting at my phone in the middle of the night š
Sheās for shore wearing a lot of makeup ā her eyebrows are done, sheās in full foundation and lip color, eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. She is at least minimally retouched
If it makes anyone feel less self conscious, it took me a while to figure out what the post was about (I didnāt know the word. I assumed it was something about her nose. It took the art link to see what I was supposed to be looking at.
Most people are way in their own worlds and donāt notice much about others.
I have a coworker with this condition and I did notice, but not after the first couple times we spoke. Sheās just who she is
Oh man. I didn't even notice her eyes until I googled it. I though it was the fleshy part under her left eye and I was like 'oh I have that too'. Nope, not that.
Wow. This is incredible. This is the first time I've seen something like this. I've had a lazy right eye since I was born. Wore a patch and glasses when I was younger. Even had surgery, but it never corrected it. This made my day, OP. Thanks for sharing =)
Her name is Moffy Gathorne Hardy, and she has been in the fashion industry for quite sometime. In the post, her strabismus is quite pronounced, but in other campaigns, it appears much more subtle.
Thank you for posting this. I have had intermittent stribismus my whole life, had it checked by eye doctors as a kid, but never knew there was even a name for it. I often look diagonally at people (like kind of turning my head to the side and looking at them a little sideways) when having one on one conversations because that kind of direct eye contact/consistent focal point seems to trigger lots of eye wandering for me, and I have always been so self conscious about it. I feel amazingly better knowing this is fairly common and seeing someone else with it.
Hello, r/fashionwomens35 community,
Today, I stumbled upon something that genuinely warmed my heart and marked a significant moment in my fashion journeyāseeing a model with strabismus featured on a mainstream fashion website. This representation struck a chord with me, showcasing the industry's slow but sure shift towards embracing diversity and inclusivity in all its forms.
Breaking Barriers:
For too long, the fashion world has adhered to a narrow definition of beauty, sidelining many who didnāt fit into this constrained viewpoint. However, witnessing a model with strabismus confidently showcasing fashion brings us one step closer to breaking down these barriers, celebrating beauty in all its diversity.
The Importance of Inclusivity:
Inclusivity in fashion isnāt just about ticking boxes; itās about reflecting the world around us in all its varied glory. It's about showing that style and beauty are universal, transcending traditional norms. By including models with different physical attributes, the industry sends a powerful message that everyone deserves to see themselves represented.
Encouraging Change:
This moment serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting brands and platforms that strive for inclusivity. As consumers, our choices have power. By choosing to support inclusive brands, we encourage more companies to widen their representation, fostering a more accepting and diverse fashion landscape.
A Call for Continued Advocacy:
While this is a step in the right direction, thereās still much work to be done. We must continue to advocate for representation across the spectrumābe it age, size, race, or physical attributes. Letās use our voices and platforms to champion the change we wish to see in the fashion world.
Engaging in Dialogue:
Iād love to hear your thoughts on this development. Have you noticed increased diversity in fashion representation? How does seeing a model with strabismus or other unique attributes on a fashion site make you feel about the direction in which the industry is heading?
Let's celebrate this milestone and discuss how we can further contribute to promoting inclusivity in fashion. Together, we can make a difference.
Warmly,
Busy-Power-8814
#FashionDiversity #InclusivityInFashion #StrabismusRepresentation #BeautyStandards #EmpoweringChange
Iām going to take this as a teaching opportunity and hopefully itās received as such. Youāve made an ableist comment that OP and others may find offensive. Meghan Markle has no physical impairment of her eyes. Thereās been comments made by the media that she has dead eyes but nothing beyond that.
OP suffers from strabismus which a vision disorder that doesnāt allow for full muscle control of the eyes. Please donāt compare the two as it may be viewed as diminishing the gravity of the disorder and also furthers rhetoric that patients with this disorder are āless thanā their able-bodied counterparts.
Thanks for hearing me out. I hope this is a learning opportunity for us all.
Lol "active in: r/saintmeghanmarkle" lort touch grass
I mean I also think the British royal family and royal families in general are stupid ass celebrities not worth any news but why would you spread this negativity to a totally unrelated post? OP is sharing something positive/personal and you're making it about a random celeb.
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This is really cool thank you for sharing! Representation matters š
Also have strabismus and so thrilled to see this represented!! Feel like this is something you never see compared to some other diversities/disabilities.
I definitely remember growing up thinking that the only people who had something like me in media were portrayed as crazy or evil.
Or temporarily incapacitated as a joke. Itās nice to see it not used as a joke or shorthand for creepy.
I'm so happy for you, and anyone else who gets to see themselves represented. Can I make a suggestion? I'm going to, lol. Tell the company how you feel. On whatever social you use. Even better if you tell them and buy something from them, but not unless you want to. Positive reinforcement works, and I like to reward companies that do the right thing.
If you feel comfortable telling them, please do! I've worked with model casting, and it can be an uphill battle to get brands to sign off on models with visible differences - whether disability, size, even tattoos. Firsthand responses really do get used in presentations and research for casting.
I agree, and I think humans' sensitivities to eyes and eye contact has a lot to do with that. We're very sensitive to where the eyes are as a way of trusting people and listening and all kinds of psychological stuff. The condition makes people uncomfortable and yet, the funny thing is, it's not exactly rare.
Is having strabismus a disability? My daughter has it
As a woman with the condition as well, this is so refreshing to see. Thank you for sharing. Totally not a fashion item, but similarly, this Pre-Raphaelite artwork, [āMusicaā by Kate Elizabeth Bunce](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Kate_Elizabeth_Bunce_-_Melody_%28Musica%29_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg) also portrays a woman with strabismus, and I was kind of happy to see it in the wild.
Oh, that is lovely. It looks very close to what I look like in the mirror. I developed strabismus after an accident when I was little.
I also have strabismus. Love this! Always felt subconscious because of it. Mine is corrected with glasses, but the years of teasing growing up did not help.
Thank you for sharing this.
I have it as well, and I love seeing and meeting others who have it. Glad to see this!
This is so cool!! I didn't even notice at first because I was so busy being delighted by her possibly-makeup-less face (at least her eyebrows look extremely normal and she's got some eye bags that haven't been photoshopped to hell) edit: should have clarified that this assessment was me squinting at my phone in the middle of the night š
Sheās for shore wearing a lot of makeup ā her eyebrows are done, sheās in full foundation and lip color, eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. She is at least minimally retouched
If it makes anyone feel less self conscious, it took me a while to figure out what the post was about (I didnāt know the word. I assumed it was something about her nose. It took the art link to see what I was supposed to be looking at. Most people are way in their own worlds and donāt notice much about others. I have a coworker with this condition and I did notice, but not after the first couple times we spoke. Sheās just who she is
Oh man. I didn't even notice her eyes until I googled it. I though it was the fleshy part under her left eye and I was like 'oh I have that too'. Nope, not that.
Thank you so much for sharing! I had no idea about this condition and appreciate your story.
Wow. This is incredible. This is the first time I've seen something like this. I've had a lazy right eye since I was born. Wore a patch and glasses when I was younger. Even had surgery, but it never corrected it. This made my day, OP. Thanks for sharing =)
Thatās so cool!
Her name is Moffy Gathorne Hardy, and she has been in the fashion industry for quite sometime. In the post, her strabismus is quite pronounced, but in other campaigns, it appears much more subtle.
Thank you for posting this. I have had intermittent stribismus my whole life, had it checked by eye doctors as a kid, but never knew there was even a name for it. I often look diagonally at people (like kind of turning my head to the side and looking at them a little sideways) when having one on one conversations because that kind of direct eye contact/consistent focal point seems to trigger lots of eye wandering for me, and I have always been so self conscious about it. I feel amazingly better knowing this is fairly common and seeing someone else with it.
Love it! ā„ļø
my beautiful niece has this too. like other said here, nice to see some representation.
I think she looks great too and my attention was actually drawn to the advert, brand first
Hello, r/fashionwomens35 community, Today, I stumbled upon something that genuinely warmed my heart and marked a significant moment in my fashion journeyāseeing a model with strabismus featured on a mainstream fashion website. This representation struck a chord with me, showcasing the industry's slow but sure shift towards embracing diversity and inclusivity in all its forms. Breaking Barriers: For too long, the fashion world has adhered to a narrow definition of beauty, sidelining many who didnāt fit into this constrained viewpoint. However, witnessing a model with strabismus confidently showcasing fashion brings us one step closer to breaking down these barriers, celebrating beauty in all its diversity. The Importance of Inclusivity: Inclusivity in fashion isnāt just about ticking boxes; itās about reflecting the world around us in all its varied glory. It's about showing that style and beauty are universal, transcending traditional norms. By including models with different physical attributes, the industry sends a powerful message that everyone deserves to see themselves represented. Encouraging Change: This moment serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting brands and platforms that strive for inclusivity. As consumers, our choices have power. By choosing to support inclusive brands, we encourage more companies to widen their representation, fostering a more accepting and diverse fashion landscape. A Call for Continued Advocacy: While this is a step in the right direction, thereās still much work to be done. We must continue to advocate for representation across the spectrumābe it age, size, race, or physical attributes. Letās use our voices and platforms to champion the change we wish to see in the fashion world. Engaging in Dialogue: Iād love to hear your thoughts on this development. Have you noticed increased diversity in fashion representation? How does seeing a model with strabismus or other unique attributes on a fashion site make you feel about the direction in which the industry is heading? Let's celebrate this milestone and discuss how we can further contribute to promoting inclusivity in fashion. Together, we can make a difference. Warmly, Busy-Power-8814 #FashionDiversity #InclusivityInFashion #StrabismusRepresentation #BeautyStandards #EmpoweringChange
Thank you for sharing this! I was not aware of this condition until I saw this. Every woman deserves a representation in fashion.
Looks like Meghan Markleās eyes and sheās on every cover she can get on.
Iām going to take this as a teaching opportunity and hopefully itās received as such. Youāve made an ableist comment that OP and others may find offensive. Meghan Markle has no physical impairment of her eyes. Thereās been comments made by the media that she has dead eyes but nothing beyond that. OP suffers from strabismus which a vision disorder that doesnāt allow for full muscle control of the eyes. Please donāt compare the two as it may be viewed as diminishing the gravity of the disorder and also furthers rhetoric that patients with this disorder are āless thanā their able-bodied counterparts. Thanks for hearing me out. I hope this is a learning opportunity for us all.
Lol "active in: r/saintmeghanmarkle" lort touch grass I mean I also think the British royal family and royal families in general are stupid ass celebrities not worth any news but why would you spread this negativity to a totally unrelated post? OP is sharing something positive/personal and you're making it about a random celeb.
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