THEA wax statue of Winnie Harlow has been revealed At the Madame Tussauds in Times Square during World Vitiligo Day. An exciting moment for the model with vitiligo that became famous after participating at the talent show America’s Next Top Model. Winnie was present when the curtains were opened and its wax double appeared. “Oh my God. It seems like me The details, even in my tattoo, “said the model by looking at his statue. With his voice broken by emotion he turned to the crowd full of friends and family: “It is not just a celebration of me. It is a tribute to diversity: showing it to the world and be proud of it».
A statue created in detail
To faithfully reproduce the model of the model, Madame Tussauds’ artists measured Winnie for hoursmarking every detail of his body. A process that required about eleven months of work and 200 measurements. The wax statue wears The golden dress of sequins that Winnie brought to the Victoria’s Secret parade of 2023completed with golden shoes Louboutin e Jewelry storms of brilliant. Winnie, on the other hand, chose An elegant short golden dress signed by Zuhair Murad, sandals Rene Caovilla e Leon Diamond and Richie Rich jewels.
Winnie Harlow: Symbol of beauty and inclusiveness
“Today is really a special day. Having a wax statue is an iconic milestone, but doing it on world vitiligo day makes it even more significant», Harlow said in an interview a WWD. Founder of the brand Cay SkinAnd The first celebrity with vitiligo to be represented at the Madame Tussauds. «Seeing so many people from the Vitiligo community come here to support me he moved me. As a child I felt alone in my diversity. Knowing that I have contributed to creating a community, for me and for others, is a dream come true». Eliza RoseMarketing Manager of the Madame Tussauds in New York, he added: «Our museum celebrates the talents and uniqueness of people, also through art. His skin is so particular and beautiful that reproducing it was an exciting process for us ».
Vitiligo, a disease still little known
Activist for Body Positivity And self -acceptanceWinnie Harlow created a sunny line designed for all skin types, even those marked by vitiligo. A concrete gesture for those who live with this condition that It affects about 1% of the world population – Over 100 million people. According to the Higher Institute of Healthit may be a autoimmune disease: a reaction of the immune system that attacks melanocytes, the cells responsible for the production of melanin. But the certainties are still few and there is still a long way to go, both in scientific research and in social awareness.
An icon between the stars of fashion and entertainment
With this statue, Winnie joins a group of fashion icons already present at the museum: From Heidi Klum, Kendall Jenner, Adriana Lima to Anna Wintour and the Kardashian sisters. Last minute news: soon a second will arrive. Another version of his figure will be exposed, on date still to be defined, at the Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas.
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