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Victoria's Secret Features its First Model with Down Syndrome

INTERNATIONAL: 24-year old Sofía Jirau has said on Instagram that "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!"

Jirau is making history as Victoria's Secret's first model with Down syndrome. She joins 17 other women in the company's newest campaign.

She is also Latina, a Puerto Rican. She is a part of the Love Cloud collection, which features women described by the company as being from a "myriad of backgrounds." Other models include Celilo Miles, a wildland firefighter for the Nez Perce Tribe; Jailyn Matthews, a fitness trainer; and Hailey Bieber.

The Love Cloud collection launches Thursday and commits to "sophisticated comfort," the company said.

"Love Cloud Collection is a major moment in the brand's evolution," said Raúl Martinez, Victoria's Secret's head creative director. "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.”

Jirau has made her debut at New York Fashion Week in February 2020. "I am proud as one of the few models with Down syndrome who has managed to participate in the important fashion event," Jirau has said.

In addition to modeling in the U.S., she says she is also "focused on conquering the runways" in Europe this year.




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