Someone truly said that there is no alternative to hard work and there are no shortcuts to achieve your goals. Those who follow this advice, are able to achieve even the seemingly impossible dreams by breaking every stereotypical barrier and becoming an inspiration for other people as well. And Sofía Jirau just made history after becoming the first model of Victoria’s Secret with Down Syndrome. You go, girl!
Sofía Jirau, a 24-year-old Puerto Rican model has made history as the first person with Down syndrome to model for Victoria’s Secret. She featured in the lingerie brand’s new campaign for its Love Cloud undergarment collection along with 17 other women. According to Victoria’s Secret, the campaign is “first of its kind” for the brand’s commitment to welcoming and celebrating all women. Jirau who made her modelling debut at New York Fashion Week two years ago shared a post on her social media account expressing her excitement about the news. Sharing a picture of herself from the campaign, she wrote a caption in Spanish that translates to, “One day I dreamed of it, I worked on it and today it is a dream come true. I can finally tell you my big secret… I am the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome! Thanks to all of you for always supporting me in my projects. Thanks to @victoriassecret for seeing me as a #NoLimits model and making me part of the Love Cloud Collection inclusion campaign. This is just the beginning… Inside and out there are no limits.”
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Sofía Jirau also shared a video featuring herself along with other models. In the video, all the models are naming the bras they’re wearing.
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Women with physical and learning disabilities or any medical condition, for that matter, are just as beautiful as any other woman. And in today’s modern world, we believe that fashion and beauty have become all about self-expression and inclusivity.