A girl with Down syndrome launches a successful modeling career and demonstrates that inclusivity is beautiful
Victoria’s Secret has unveiled its latest campaign, Love Cloud, which features models from all walks of life. The new campaign features a young woman in a wheelchair, a fitness coach, and even a firefighter.
Sofia Jirau, a model with Down syndrome who has also been cast, is today’s heroine, and she aims to shake up the fashion industry’s standards.
We at Bright Side admire Sofia’s beauty and determination, and we’d love for you to get to know her as well.
Sofia’s greatest passion has always been the fashion industry.
Sofia, a Puerto Rican girl, has wanted to work in the fashion industry since she was a child, according to Vogue.
In February 2020, her dream came true. Marisa Santiago, a fashion designer, invited Sofia to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week. This event so impressed the girl that she posted on Instagram,
«Yesterday, I achieved a dream. «I was born to be a model, and I want to show the world that I have everything a model needs to shine.»
She also walked the runway for a Puerto Rican fashion designer in October 2021, according to Vogue.
With the famous brand, the model’s career took another turn.
The Victoria’s Secret Love Cloud collection’s inclusive campaign has become one of Sofia’s life goals that she has been able to achieve.
She couldn’t keep her emotions in check when she posted a photo of herself in the campaign to her Instagram page. «One day I dreamed about it, I worked to get there, and today it’s a dream come true,» she wrote.
I can finally reveal my big secret to you. I am Victoria’s Secret’s first Down syndrome model! Thank you for always being there for me in my endeavors. This is just the start!»
Sofia has another dream come true aside from modeling.
Sofia has her own accessory brand, which is yet another accomplishment for this stunning woman. The brand’s name is Alavett, which translates as «I adore it.»
Sofia’s brand, according to Vogue, includes accessories such as notebooks, bags, phone covers, pillowcases, and mugs, all of which are designed by Sofia.
Sofia also actively promotes the beauty of inclusiveness.
Sofia is not only breaking into the fashion world, but she also enjoys inspiring others. According to CNBC, she has her own campaign, Sin Limites, that raises awareness about Down syndrome. She is completely convinced that models with Down syndrome can both model and work.
Is Sofia’s story inspiring to you? What other changes do you think the fashion industry can make to become more diverse?
