8 models proving beauty standards no longer exist

Confidence is one of the most beautiful qualities of a person. And supermodels are well aware of this. Take, for example, Armine Harutyunyan. Despite the fact that people argue about her non-standard appearance, she believed in herself and became the very first Armenian model to ever walk in a fashion show for Gucci. And today, in order to be a favorite model, it is not at all necessary to be size zero - Katya Zharkova is proof of this, you can see her below. What we're trying to say is that don't let other people's opinions define you.

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Everyone loves lists, which is why Pictolic wants to share these 8 gorgeous models with you who have broken the beauty stereotype and become a source of inspiration for people all over the world. Just remember, we are all beautiful.

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1. Elia Sophia.

Ellia Sophia, née Elia Sophia Coggins, definitely stands out for her extraordinary beauty. Her big eyes wide open and small plump lips are reminiscent of the glamorous period of a long bygone Hollywood era, but she knows exactly how to highlight her best qualities. Elia is a well-established model who has appeared in editorial offices and catwalks many times. She was one of the models for Gucci's 2019 beauty campaign highlighting imperfections, alongside Dani Miller, Ashok Mayak, and Mae Lapres.

2. Jacqueline "Jackie" O'Shaughnessy.

This white-haired beauty shows that you don't have to be 20 to be successful in this industry. For Jackie O'Shaughnessy, age is just a number, and she has rocked some of the most famous catwalks in the world. In addition to her modeling career, Jackie is also an actress.

3. Bera Ivanishvili.

Bera Ivanishvili or simply Bera is a Georgian singer and model. He also violates beauty standards by showing that he has embraced his albinism and is proud of who he is. He's not the only albino in the family, and Bera often does photoshoots with his brother Tsotne, who looks like a replica of him.

4. Katya Zharkova.

Katya Zharkova shows all women in the world that they too ... can be a model. Katya is a Belarusian plus-size model and actress. She accepts her figure with great confidence and is a real promoter of such a body, destroying the stereotype of models that should be size zero.

5. Melody Mikel.

This American model shows the world that freckles are equally natural and beautiful. She has had an amazing career and she is a real inspiration to anyone who shares her traits.

6. Nathan Westling.

Nathan Westling, formerly known and born as Natalie Westling, is a well-known American fashion model who has run shows for major brands such as Marc Jacobs, Prada, Christian Dior, Chanel, or Vera Wang. In 2019, he publicly declared himself trans, and he is definitely an inspiring role model for anyone struggling with their identity.

7. Marjan Yonkman.

Marjan Jonkman is definitely a model that you don't see every day. Marjan is from the Netherlands and was discovered on Instagram. Now she is included in the list of the 50 best models in the world. Many designers consider her atypical, she manages to work wonders with feminine, masculine or neutral clothing.

8. Armine Harutyunyan.

Armine Harutyunyan is the very first Armenian model to appear at the Gucci show. Someone will say that she does not fit into the usual "cannon" of model beauty, but we admire Armine for the fact that she is confident in her attractiveness and shows the world how beautiful she really is.