I have the same thoughts ad you. But my conclusion usually ends with the typical "oh, well, if they're truly happy with this, good for them".

I feel the exact same way @caitlynmccracken

My thoughts, too

The explanation is simple, it's called art

Something they do with racial minorities is portraying them as animalistic, and I think it's something that they're doing now with this new population of models. The crouching, the bugs, the animalistic, non-human type thing their doing is more backwards than they make it out to be. I don't want to dwell on the negative, but images mean things to the public that are bombarded by them, and I don't like any message that suggests anyone is less than human.

Every model is different in a way,. Black, white ,Hispanic ,oriental, blondes, brunettes,, male, female, androgynous, skinny, plus sized, gap-toothed to name some. Fashion is in constant evolution where it gives room to anyone who wants to be part of it. Now it came to the point where in the unconventional, as perceived by some(because of looks or disorder or any condition), penetrated the once exclusively-for-the-perfect looking industry. Fashion is art and it can be anything. It should be inclusive. Nothing is disrespectful about pointing the spotlight to an unconventional subject who can give inspiration and hope to others regardless of being different. A freak show will only be a freak show, if you really believe that there are freaks . All else is art if you choose to see diversity and beauty.

Gosh....I didn't read any comments....I just posted how I felt....as I was reading yours....as far as the young lady goes...we both were thinkg on the same page...

I really don't think these people are being "hunted" or “abused” by fashion companies. And calling these pictures "a freak show" is really offensive. All the cases (and I know a few) where a person with a disability or a syndrome has become a model are cases where it has been this person’s dream to become one. Who are we to say they should not be able to fulfill their dream if a fashion photographer has seen the potential and beauty in them? And it is not for us to decide if they are being abused or not. They are adults perfectly capable to make that decision for themselves. If looking at someone who is different in this context makes you uncomfortable just keep calm and carry on.