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Sofía Jirau, the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are small “packages” of genes in the body. They determine how a baby’s body forms and functions as it grows during pregnancy and after birth. Typically, a baby is born with 46 chromosomes.
Sofía Jirau, the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome
Sofía Jirau, the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome, Jirau’s introduction to the brand comes with Victoria’s Secret’s newest Love Cloud collection, which will be “a major moment in the evolution of the brand” According to the chief designer Raul Martinez.
What is Down Syndrome?
Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are small “packages” of genes in the body. They determine how a baby’s body forms and functions as it grows during pregnancy and after birth. Typically, a baby is born with 46 chromosomes.
Victoria’s Secret made history by announcing that a model with Down syndrome will be a part of its new campaign featuring “dynamic women.”
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Who is Sofía Jirau?
Jirau began working as a model on March 26, 2019, her 23rd birthday. Since then, she has modeled for top designers. On February 10, 2020, the 24 year old Puerto Rican model made her debut at New York Fashion Week. Jirau is one of the few models with Down syndrome who has managed to participate in the important fashion event.
History of Victoria’s Secret?
Victoria’s Secret is an American lingerie, clothing, and beauty retailer known for high visibility marketing and branding, starting with a popular catalog and followed by an annual fashion show with supermodels dubbed Angels. As the largest retailer of lingerie in the United States, the brand has struggled since 2016 due to shifting consumer preferences and ongoing controversy surrounding corporate leadership’s business practices.
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