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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stephen McGrath and Andreea Alexandru

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Models with down syndrome in romania strike a pose for world down syndrome day - What They Never Told You

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.

The SEEN Anonymous Seamstresses Gala in Bucharest brought together designers from across the country, who created garments “with great kindness, care and creativity” for young people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.

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