When at the age of 16 she was forced to quit school because of fellow pupils’ teasing over her rare skin condition, Winnie Harlow could not have imagined that a few years later she would become one of the top fashion models.

Canadian Harlow was diagnosed with skin condition vitiligo around the age of four, but she has been chosen to shoot for top fashion brands, such as Diesel and Desigual.

Her life changed when a local presenter spotted her on Facebook and asked her to participate in a music video she was preparing.

Harlow has also taken part in America’s Next Top Model and even though she didn’t get the first place, she managed to participate in many fashion campaigns.

The top model says she embraced her unique look because it’s ‘a skin condition, not a life changer’.

She said: “I loved myself. And with that, opportunities start to fall into my lap. And I thank God for all of them. Try loving yourself.”