In The Middle
Changing the Routine with Ellie Goldstein Up and coming model Ellie Goldstein is only eighteen years old and already she is making history in the world of high fashion and beauty. Goldstein was diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome at birth, but she never let narrow beauty standards prevent her from following her dreams. exclusively for people with physical and learning disabilities - and she has since become one of the most inspiring models in the industry, as a passionate advocate for disability representation. In clee, she tells The Gryphon about her experience of modelling.
It feels so amazing, I’m really proud to have represented the Gucci brand and hope other brands will follow.
My favourite thing about modelling is to be in front of the camera, to have my hair and makeup done, wear fabulous clothes and to see myself appear in magazines and on social media.
Follow your dreams and never give up!
The fashion industry needs to change, I have proved this by making the history books. Everyone who wants to be a model should be given the chance, whatever their disability, and fashion brands need to use all kinds of models.
My goals for the future are to appear on more front covers and to work for Gucci again!
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Freya Alsop
