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Winnie Harlow Honored With Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds New York

It advances vitiligo awareness through representation in fashion

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Winnie Harlow Unveils Her Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds New York On World Vitiligo Day. (Image Credits: AP)

Overview

  • On June 25, World Vitiligo Day, Harlow unveiled her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York
  • The figure’s gold ensemble mirrors her outfit and stands alongside wax likenesses of global icons
  • Harlow called the unveiling a powerful statement of visibility aimed at breaking down barriers for those with vitiligo
  • She highlighted the importance of embracing differences by describing being different as a superpower
  • Her pioneering career spans America’s Next Top Model, walking in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and recognition by BBC and Forbes