In a world where congenital “defects” and disabilities are not an excuse to shine among the stars, Puerto Rican fashion model Sofia Jirau has made an incredible mark as one of the most unforgettable people to ever happen to our modern world of fashion.
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Jirau unapologetically stuns in her photos as the first face of Victoria’s Secret with Down’s Syndrome.
Sofía Jirau Website
Jirau’s website not only showcases her glam but serves as a strong campaign medium that takes representation to the next level.
‘Inside and out there are no limits, Alavett,’ she said, quoting her own brand as it appears on her website, named after the English phrase ‘I love it.’
Check out her website here.
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Sofía Jirau Interview
The 25-year-old Puerto Rican beauty recounted in an interview with Nicole Acevedo on NBC News:
“I received this phone call one day on my cellphone. It was Alessandra Corea. And after that, I went to Victoria’s Secret. They said we are going to hire you to model as the first model with Down’s Syndrome at Victoria’s Secret.”
In connection with her debut walk at the New York Fashion Week in 2020, Jirau said she “felt like a shooting star.”
In an interview with People magazine, Jirau answered that her fashion icon was singer and model Jennifer Lopez, stating that she would love to meet Lopez one day.
Sofía Jirau Weight
Jirau added she tried to lose weight at the genesis of her modeling career because she believed it was how things were done.
Ironically, Victoria’s Secret campaign also features plus-sized models like Paloma Elsesser and Devyn Garcia.
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