As the President of a start-up Fashion and Lifestyle brand, every decision that I make today has a direct impact on the future of our company. Those decisions can often be magnified in a landscape as competitive as the fashion and home décor industries. So when I decided that we would hire Madeline Stuart, a young aspiring model with Down syndrome, I never realized that it would end up being the best decision I have made to date.
Here are a few of the reasons as to why I chose Madeline in particular to be the face of everMaya:
MADELINE STUART IS BEAUTIFUL
Let me be clear here – Madeline Stuart is not a “beautiful young woman with Down syndrome,” rather she is beautiful – full stop.
In every photo featuring Madeline, you see an expression of pure joy on her face. That joy is infectious, and you can’t help but walk away with a smile of your own as well.
In every photo featuring Madeline, you see an expression of pure joy on her face. That joy is infectious, and you can’t help but walk away with a smile of your own as well.
MADELINE IS COMFORTABLE IN HER OWN SKIN
You need only follow Madeline’s daily updates on Instagram or Facebook to see that this is a young woman that is enjoying life to the fullest. She takes pride in who she is, and embraces the unique experiences that life is bringing her way. I know that I for one was never as comfortable in my own skin at 18 as Madeline so clearly is.
MADELINE HAS OVERCOME REAL OBSTACLES IN LIFE IN PURSUIT OF HER GOALS
Living with a heart condition and overweight, Madeline told her mom that she wanted to become a model in 2014. Instead of dismissing her request as the fantasies of a teenager, Madeline’s mom, Rosanne, hired a personal trainer. She has now lost nearly 50 (!) pounds and is fully realizing her dream with more yet to come.
Thank you Madeline Stuart for allowing us to be part of your journey, and we look forward to what our partnership holds going forward. We also thank Rosanne Stuart, who has been instrumental in Madeline realizing her dreams. ###
Thank you Madeline Stuart for allowing us to be part of your journey, and we look forward to what our partnership holds going forward. We also thank Rosanne Stuart, who has been instrumental in Madeline realizing her dreams. ###
EVERMAYA COMPANY INFO
everMaya will be premiering their designs for the first time to industry buyers at the NY NOW trade show in NYC from August 15th-18th in booth 551. Our mission at everMaya is to take the tradition of making beautiful products by hand and blend them with modern style to create a limited number of one-of-a-kind pieces. everMaya’s Fashion and Home Collections introduce the colors, artisanship and culture of Guatemala to new markets. A portion of every sale is donated to Education for the Children, a registered 501(c) (3) non-profit which aims to help disadvantaged children in Guatemala to break the cycle of poverty through education and empowerment.
If you would like more information about the product line or retail distribution opportunities, please contact Damian Graybelle via email at damian(at)everMaya(dot)com
Images from everMaya’s photo shoot with Madeline are available upon request.
EVERMAYA SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Official Website: www.evermaya.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopevermaya
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shopevermaya
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shopevermaya
MADELINE STUART’S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madelinesmodelling
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Madelinesmodel1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/madelinesmodelling_/
More info: evermaya.com
Madeline Stuart for everMaya
Madeline Stuart modelling the huipil bucket bag from evermaya.