Modeling has always been an industry reserved for the young, thin, and beautiful. But London-based Ugly Modeling Agency does quite the opposite. In fact, it's exactly what it sounds like: a modeling agency that recruits "ugly" people. Everything from fat women to geeky men, and even little old ladies looking for an opportunity to flaunt their unique looks. Crazy thing is, to me most of these people aren't at all ugly. Just not perfect!
Read more ¿Qué más?: Mean mommies making fun of "ugly" babies online is NOT ok
Two fashion photographers founded the alternative agency back in 1969 after being bored with the standard models found in the fashion industry. They decided to place an ad in a daily London newspaper stating, "Have you got an interesting face? Contact ugly." And the rest is history. It's been more than 40 years since they started, and Ugly has become one of the largest modeling agencies in the world. Isn't that something?
They have so many different looking models they have them categorized into several groups including, girls, men, specials,and rage. Like I mentioned earlier, some of the models actually look normal. While others are more on the unique side of things. But it's like they say, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" (or in this case photographer), right? Check out some of the agency's most unsightly (and interesting) talents below! Remember they are all beautiful, just in their own special way!
Embedded content: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYF7Zt23eZo
Image via Ugly.org
Antonio Francis
Those eyes … are very expressive?
Prince Albert
Good god–that's colorful!
Elaine Davidson
I don't care what anyone says, I thinks Elaine is fab!
Treacle
Behind all that I still see a big smile–somewhere!
Tommy
Those teeth … look strong.
Lilly Mae
Through all those tats and piercings I see a confident woman with a high tolerance for pain.
