The Model With Down Syndrome Shakes Up The Fashion Industry
The model with Down syndrome, Sofia Jirau, looks like she has shaken up the fashion industry world. Many girls with Down syndrome have prevailed in their life, despite their disabilities.
In February 2020, Victoria’s Secret announced its campaign, Love Cloud, which was conceived to be more inclusive in terms of participation. The campaign brought together models from different spheres of life, such as a fitness coach, a woman in a wheelchair, or a girl with Down syndrome, like Sofia.
Sofia Jirau is a gorgeous girl who was cast for their campaign. She is very keen on the fashion industry, and her dream came true! This is an inspirational story that everyone needs to read for them to remember that nothing is impossible.
Sofia has always loved the fashion world.
Sofia is a girl with Down syndrome from Puerto Rico. Since an early age, she dreamt of being part of the fashion world.
In February 2020, a fashion designer, Marisa Santiago, invited her to walk at New York Fashion Week, an event that was the start of the model’s journey.
“Yesterday, I achieved a dream. I was born for this, and I want to show the world that I have everything a model needs to shine,” wrote Sofia in an Instagram post.
The model is the first one with Down syndrome casting for Victoria’s Secret
Being part of the new campaign of Victoria’s Secret was a life goal for Sofia. She was so excited and emotional.
“One day I dreamed about it, I worked to get there, and today it’s a dream come true. I can finally tell you my big secret. I am the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome! Thank you all for always supporting me in my endeavors. This is just the beginning!” wrote Sofia.
Sofia also has her own brand.
She has an accessories brand, which includes notebooks, bags, mugs, phone cases, etc. All of them are designed by Sofia. Her brand’s name is Alavett, which, when pronounced, says “I love it”.
Besides being a model, she also promotes the beauty of inclusivity.
Sofia keeps promoting the beauty of inclusivity and wants to inspire people through her campaigns. Sin Limites is one of her campaigns that raises awareness about people with Down syndrome, according to CNBC.
Sofia Jirau believes that people with Down syndrome can model and work hard.
What is your thought on brands that are more inclusive when it comes to people with disabilities? Did Sofia’s story inspire you? What is your dream? Tell us in the comments.
