ADVERTISEMENT

Hello, I'm Sylvia Mac, a Burn Survivor who is challenging the fashion industry to become inclusive of those with differences and disfigurement.

My campaign involved people with scars, health and skin conditions who were very brave wearing swimwear sponsored by Swimwear365 and photographed by the famous Sophie Mayanne whose project Behind the Scars went viral. With the support of Sharron Davies, I also want to encourage body confidence by sharing my images with leisure centres & help Every Body to Swim without worrying about others staring. 

More info: lovedisfigure.com | Instagram | twitter.com

#2

Love Disfigure Swimwear Photo Campaign

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Charlotte Brine
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My ex once said to me the first night we spent together after I said "I hate them" (my scars). "You should never hate them. Yes they show that you've struggled with bad times but to me they tell me that despite what has happened to you in the past those scars are proof that you were strong, strong enough to fight through everything and anything and come out the other end. And because of that, I think your scars are beautiful".

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#3

Love Disfigure Swimwear Photo Campaign

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Dr. Pink Unicorn
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really want to hang out with these ladies, hear their stories, learn how they've become so strong (all the women look incredibly strong) and at peace with their own beauty despite overwhelming and unrealistic beauty standards. Sooo empowering!!!

Charlotte Brine
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the images and idea behind this campaign! My only singular issue with the project is that there isn't a person(s) woman or man depicting the feelings of insecurity and self consciousness that comes with a person being extremely under weight. (I'm not saying the artist should encourage and/or show people's pride in eating disorders by the way!) but I suffer terribly with extremely low weight due to gastro issues (mine being Rumination syndrome and Gastroparesis and absolutely HATE wearing swimwear due to the staring and assumptions/judgement of people who don't know my situation. Everyone always make snap judgments and assume I have an eating disorder and that I've deliberately pushed my body to this state and a lot of the time they feel they are entitled to tell me this themselves. It's very upsetting and hurtful.

istvan burjan
Community Member
6 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Accept yourselves - with a full makeup! Hmm...

Gayle Bynum Cardosa
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

istvan makeup is NOT about that. Why can't people understand that??? What is it about makeup that makes so many people so triggered? You're not getting it at all.

Load More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#4

Love Disfigure Swimwear Photo Campaign

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Marta Puig Orriols
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

her face, her smile reveals the strenght she has. Thank God for a post that is not about what we see first. I love each and every picture. WARRIOR.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#24

Love Disfigure Swimwear Photo Campaign

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Amy Bristol
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have no idea what skin condition she has. Unless it's alopecia. Her skin looks flawless. I hate her a little bit. Lol!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#28

Love Disfigure Swimwear Photo Campaign

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Jacque Place
Community Member
6 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Theonly thing that makes me uncomfortable is three guys who don't look like they's know each other bonding in their altogethers

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#29

Love Disfigure Swimwear Photo Campaign

Report

Add photo comments
POST