Caitin Stickels tiene 29 años y está punto de convertirse en cotizada de modelo, todo luego que el fotógrafo británico Nick Knight descubriera su peculiar belleza a través de Instagram.

La joven norteamericana no tiene una belleza normal, sino que sus rasgos son bastantes peculiares. Y es que Caitin sufre una extraña condición llamada síndrome de Schmid–Fraccaro, también conocida como “síndrome de ojos de gato”.

Esta es una enfermedad muy poco común se produce por una anomalía cromosómica y afecta los ojos de quienes la padece. Estas personas presentan malformaciones que causan agujeros en la estructura de sus ojos, similares a los gatos.

Los extravagante rasgos de Stickels, encantaron al fotógrafo quien decidió retratarla para revista de moda V Magazine. “No quiero decir que este fuese MI sueño hecho realidad, porque creo que trabajar con Nick Knight es el sueño de cualquier persona” dijo Caitin sobre el profesional que ha fotografiado estrellas como Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, Kanye West y la Reina de Inglaterra.

perfection is never perfect and division is an oppressive illusion. within all beauty there is something wicked waiting to be brought to fruition. perhaps one day, instead of feeling divided by diversity, there may be a union. @Regrann from @nick_knight – “The wonderful @caitinkitten modelling @junyawatanabeofficial for my story ” Portrait of Caitin Stickels ” which is on @showstudio and in @vmagazine . Styled by the brilliant @kjeldgaard1 . Set by @tomotattle, hair by @martincullen65 make up @lauradomini2 nails @bangbangnails . Assisting @brittlloyd1 and @robrusling123″

Una publicación compartida de caitin stickels (@caitinkitten) el 11 de Mar de 2017 a la(s) 4:59 PST

“Nick vio lo que había estado haciendo por mi cuenta y me dio una oportunidad que yo nunca me había dado a mí misma, y lo mismo puedo decir de V. Esta colaboración es el torbellino más bonito de mi vida“, agregó. “Nunca soñé con ser modelo o ser parte de la industria de la moda. Siempre la admiré desde lejos, y traté de recrear mis propias expresiones a través de la moda, la fotografía y el arte”, finalizó.

the psychic tether remains the same no matter how much we pull from the purity of the truth because primal hearts are much too wild and will continue to be forever untamed. @Regrann from @nick_knight – “The beautiful @caitinkitten wears Dior for my story “Portrait of Caitin Stickels” on @showstudio and in @vmagazine . Styling @kjeldgaard1 Sets @tomotattle Hair @martincullen65 make up @lauradomini2 nails @bangbangnails .”

Una publicación compartida de caitin stickels (@caitinkitten) el 12 de Mar de 2017 a la(s) 11:59 PDT

if authenticity is forbidden, then let’s make some beautiful sins. im like a zephyr, for you can only breathe air but you cannot break it within. there’s no giving up or giving in and so here we begin. @Regrann from @nick_knight – The amazing @caitinkitten in a gorgeous dress by Sergiy Greshyshkin for my story “Portrait of Caitin Stickels” which is out in @vmagazine and on @showstudio now . Styled by @kjeldgaard1 Set by @tomotattle . Hair @martincullen65 make up @lauradomini2 nails by @bangbangnails . Assisting by @brittlloyd1 and @robrusling123″

Una publicación compartida de caitin stickels (@caitinkitten) el 10 de Mar de 2017 a la(s) 4:08 PST

and i still can’t breathe…it was incredible modeling, moving and singing for this otherworldly fashion film. this is as vulnerablw as it gets, in the best of ways. i treasure this film of fashion, emotion and voice that i was involved in with @nick_knight at @showstudio and edited by @younjiku “from @showstudio – NEW! After discovering her on Instagram, Nick Knight invited @caitinkitten to model for @vmagazine. Born with rare chromosomal disorder, Cat Eye Syndrome, Stickels presents the antithesis to the quintessential model. Amongst a raw textural polystyrene set by @tomotattle, Stickels is captured in looks by @dior, @MollyMGoddard and @Prada, styled by @kjeldgaard1, with Make-up by @lauradomini2 and hair by @martincullen65. This is a clip of the accompanying fashion film – with edit, 3D Art and sound by @younjiku. Head to SHOWstudio to watch the film in full and to peruse the full editorial!”

Una publicación compartida de caitin stickels (@caitinkitten) el 10 de Mar de 2017 a la(s) 10:46 PST

i know that we are of a different breed but i am not sure where exactly it was that we were born nor what we’re meant to see. at least we are united by the sky that tethers our spirits below because nothing was the norm in the eye of the storm but that’s what made everything within it so peaceful. #ny #nyc #manhatten #taxidermy #fur #color #colorportrait #portrait by @piecesfit

Una publicación compartida de caitin stickels (@caitinkitten) el 7 de Mar de 2017 a la(s) 3:28 PST

why can’t we all admit that we’re craving happiness? maybe it’s because most of us know that success doesn’t come easily. here is where i break a tear and submit to never forget it. perhaps after i devote a bit of myself to this wish it will someday come to be if i work enough for it. #balloon #redballoon #color #colorprtrait #portrait by @chavezwho

Una publicación compartida de caitin stickels (@caitinkitten) el 18 de Feb de 2017 a la(s) 9:12 PST

in some ways today i tried but this kitten needs sleep.

Una publicación compartida de caitin stickels (@caitinkitten) el 13 de Dic de 2016 a la(s) 2:18 PST

my home is a reverberating forest blanketed by the heart of the sea. im nestled inbetween where everyone and no one simultaneously seems to know me. i guess ive always been a ghost of wandering gypsy. #color #colorportrait #portrait by @mandydarling_

Una publicación compartida de caitin stickels (@caitinkitten) el 15 de Dic de 2016 a la(s) 2:53 PST