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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Vadim Ghirda and Andreea Alexandru

Models with Down syndrome walk a Bucharest runway for World Down Syndrome Day, in photos

Romania Down Syndrome Catwalk - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Dozens of models with Down syndrome strutted down a catwalk at a fashion show in Romania’s capital for an evening celebrating style, “atypical beauty” and courage to mark World Down Syndrome Day.

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