Sofia Jirau is enjoying the fruits of her labor and getting the worldwide recognition she deserves.
The 24-year-old model from Puerto Rico recently informed her followers that she’s made history by becoming the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome.
Jirau said that becoming part of the brand is her biggest achievement after her debut at the New York Fashion Week in 2020.
She told the world that people like her with Down syndrome have no limits.
A model with Down Syndrome Makes History
After Jirau was contacted by the brand to ask her if she was interested in a collaboration and she gladly agreed, she went to LA to do a campaign photoshoot for the Love Cloud bra collection by the brand.
Before the shoot, Jirau says how she had a ball showing up to set in a style that involved an entrance in a fancy ride. She said it was an entire look and afterward, they did the shoot and they were ready.
Jirau said that she felt like a shooting star and that she really like the bra she wore for it. She shared the huge achievement on her social media and also thanked the brand for seeing her as a model without any limits.
She also added how one day she dreamed of it while the next day it became a dream-come-true moment.
Victoria’s Secret New Standard
According to Raul Martinez, the chief creative director of the brand, the Love Cloud Collection is a crucial moment in the evolution of the brand.
From the stunning women that brought the collection to life to the amazing inclusivity on set, this campaign is pivotal for the new standard that they’re creating.
Jirau said that her next dream is to model in Europe, particularly in Italy and Paris.
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