India, Jan. 24 -- In the world of luxury and high fashion, we are often told that beauty means being perfect. But for Anahita Kalsy, true elegance is found in the simple, brave act of being yourself.

At 23, the London-based model and mental health advocate is proving that you don't need to fit a mold to be powerful. She is showing women everywhere that the most stylish thing you can wear is your own confidence.

Born with a rare diagnosis called Congenital Fibrosis of the Extraocular Muscles (CFEOM), Anahita struggled to look at her own reflection for 17 years.

Her school years were marked by the weight of bullying. "My own perception of myself was that I was unworthy, ugly, and would never do well in life. I walked with my shoulders sl...