A first. Victoria’s Secret breaks down barriers. The brand welcomes among its angels Sofia Jirau, a young Puerto Rican model with Down syndrome, better known as trisomy 21.
An announcement made by the brand on its Instagram account which welcomed the journey of the young woman. “At 25, Puerto Rican model Sofia Jirau has already achieved her ultimate dream: to be a model on the most important catwalks in the world,” shared the American label. And to highlight his brilliant trajectory marked in particular by the creation of his brand Alavett. “In 2019, Sofia launched the online store, Alavett, selling clothing, accessories and home products”.
She, who as a child dreamed of being a top model and a businesswoman, as reported by France info, worked hard to get there. An investment that in 2020 led Sofia Jirau to parade during New York fashion week for designer Marisa Santiago.
A source of inspiration
She is now one of the faces of the “The Love Cloud?” campaign. A dream come true for the young woman who sets no limits, as she points out in the shooting video. “Inside and outside, there are no limits. Fear is not in my body” explained Sofia Jirau, who did not fail to share the news on her social networks, highlighting the work accomplished. “One day I dreamed about it, I worked on it and today it’s a dream come true. I can finally let you in on my big secret… I’m the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome!” she published, thanking in passing those who supported her before concluding: “This is only the beginning”.
A news widely welcomed by Internet users who celebrated the message sent by the young woman, becoming a real source of “inspiration”. “You deserved it and worked so hard to achieve your dream”, “Congratulations, it’s an example to follow”, “You teach us, every day, that there are no limits”, ” You are an inspiration”, “I am so proud of you. I know this is just the beginning of everything you will accomplish. Let’s go for more ”we can read among the many reactions, which see in Sofia Jirau, a young woman who breaks down barriers.