Malaysian model Sonya Danita Charles has vitiligo, a skin condition where uneven pigmentation arises from a lack of melanin. Photo: Melissa Toh
The Malaysians challenging beauty conventions and empowering everyone to celebrate their differences
- Inspiring Instagram account True Complexion is dedicated to people who live with differences
- Project shares the photographs of people who live with disabilities, medical conditions, mental health issues and body image issues
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Beauty
Malaysian model Sonya Danita Charles has vitiligo, a skin condition where uneven pigmentation arises from a lack of melanin. Photo: Melissa Toh
Fashion stylist turned modest-wear entrepreneur Adlina Anis wears a hijab. She is one of a number of young, Muslim influencers in Southeast Asia who are prominent on social media.
Cover girls: five hijab-wearing Instagram fashionistas from Asia – trendy Muslim women with a following on social media
- Women from Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia offer social media followers a glimpse of their lives, and aim to spread understanding of their fashion and faith
- The ‘hijabistas’ hope to connect with like-minded women around the world
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Fashion
Fashion stylist turned modest-wear entrepreneur Adlina Anis wears a hijab. She is one of a number of young, Muslim influencers in Southeast Asia who are prominent on social media.