Check out the first Victoria Secret model with Down Syndrome

Sofia Jirau

Puerto Rican Model and entrepreneur, Sofia Jirau has become the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down Syndrome. The 24-year-old shared the news on Instagram revealing it’s her life-long dream to model for the lingerie brand.

She wrote; “One day I dreamed of it, I worked for it and today it’s a dream come true. I can finally tell you my big secret… I am Victoria’s Secret’s first model with Down syndrome!” Jirau wrote on Instagram.

“Thank you Victoria’s Secret for seeing me as a model who has #NoLimits and making me part of the inclusive Love Cloud Collection campaign. This is just the beginning, now it’s formed! Inside and out, there are no limits,” she added.

Raúl Martinez, Victoria Secret’s chief creative director, said in a statement;
“Love Cloud Collection is a major moment in the brand’s evolution, from the cast of incredible women that bring the collection to life, to the incredible inclusive spirit on set, this campaign is an important part of the new Victoria’s Secret standard we are creating,”

Congratulations to her.

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