Madeline Stuart, an 18-year-old model with Down syndrome, walked the runway at New York Fashion Week(NYFW) for FTL MODA on Sunday, a highly esteemed opportunity for any model to have in her career.
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Model with Down Syndrome makes her fashion week debut
The Australian model was put on the map earlier this year when modeling photos on her Facebook page went viral, and her career has since taken off.
Madeline Stuart
Stuart follows in the footsteps of American Horror Story actress Jamie Brewer, who walked in NYFW last season and became the first person with Down syndrome to do so.
The Australian model was put on the map earlier this year when modeling photos on her Facebook page went viral, and her career has since taken off.
During the show, Stuart wore a detailed white gown as well as a separates look comprised of a flowy printed tank and a pair of metallic shorts; both looks were designed by Hendrik Vermeulen.
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