She was only a few hours old when her parents decided they didn’t want her. The reason?

It wasn’t just a personal victory. Her appearance in one of the world’s most prestigious fashion magazines sent a message to the industry—and the world—that beauty does not come in a single mold.

Critics of the fashion world have long accused it of glorifying unattainable ideals: tall, thin, flawless. But slowly, figures like Xueli began to shift that narrative. Models with vitiligo, Down syndrome, prosthetic limbs, and now albinism started to appear on global platforms. The message was clear: diversity isn’t a trend—it’s reality.

Still, Xueli was quick to point out that progress is incomplete.

“There are still models who are eight foot two and skinny, but now people with disabilities or differences are featured more in the media. This is great—but it should be normal.”

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