Victoria's Secret was under fire for years for not being inclusive enough, but as of lately, they have done a complete 180.
The renowned company has recently undergone a transformation of their brand, welcoming a much more diverse group of models, including Sofía Jirau, a 24-year-old Puerto Rican model with Down syndrome.
Things came to a boiling point in 2018, after the chief of marketing, Ed Razek, told Vogue that the reason they haven't welcomed any transgender models to their roster is that they don't embody the "fantasy" they're trying to portray.
"If you’re asking if we’ve considered putting a transgender model in the show or looked at putting a plus-size model in the show, we have. We invented the plus-size model show in what was our sister division, Lane Bryant."
He also said that there has been "no interest" in a plus-size fashion show.
In an interview with The New York Times, Victoria's Secret CEO Martin Waters opened up about their rebrand.
“Right now, I don’t see it as being culturally relevant," he said.
The semi-annual sale promotions revealed a much more body-positive side of the company.
In February 2022, Jirau shared the exciting news via Instagram, praising Victoria's Secret for giving her the opportunity.
"One day I dreamed of it, I worked for it and today it's a dream come true," she penned. "I can finally tell you my big secret."
"I am Victoria's Secret's first model with Down syndrome!" she wrote.
"Inside and out, there are no limits," she added.
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