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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

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And to think we are able to see the scars on the outside of people, but cannot always see the ones "inside".

Beth Arriaga
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does anyone think we, as humans, will ever get to a point when 'beauty' is FIRST viewed and judged by behavior and actions and then secondly, or even third or fourth, judged on what is on the other shell- skin, hair, size etc? I just want hope that we might get there. When we describe people not as the redhead, the Asian, the tall one (as examples) but rather the nice, the funny, the kind one?

M O'Connell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, it is far easier to refer to someone in passing by their visible qualities. If you were just robbed by someone, would you describe them to the police as an "angry, brooding type" or "a short, fat, bald guy"?

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Rebekah
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now this right here looks like a fun girls night out time. I'm in.

Matthew A
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Problem is the fashion industry wants to have people who look good promoting their clothes... although I'm not saying these woman are ugly, I'm just saying that I honestly don't strive to be a burn survivor or have a skin condition and companies want to use models that people strive to look like, so they will buy their clothes that's just how the fashion industry works and if you don't like it just don't buy their clothes 🤷🏼‍♂️

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How sad. I'm the creator of this Photoshoot who wouldn't normally give people like you Drew the time of day. However there are young children, baby in these photos and I always say that anyone anytime in their life can have surgery, accident or come across a health or skin condition. Furthermore I myself am in these pics Im also a Burn Survivor and have a Strength like you would never obtain in your life unless you go through what we go through everyday of our life #equality #diversity. Enjoy your weekend

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