It’s no secret that the fashion industry puts a lot of pressure and influence on women. Glossy magazines, opulent storefronts, and runway shows from world designers create the perfect beauty to follow. Young girls around the world try to keep up with fashion trends and at some point lose their individuality. Today we will introduce you to an unusual model unlike any you have ever seen.
Meet Sophia Jirau, the 22-year-old beauty and aspiring Puerto Rican with Down Syndrome taking New York Fashion Week by storm. The girl wrote on her Instagram profile, where she inspires 60 thousand subscribers:
There are no boundaries inside or outside. You too can make your dream come true!
She’s right – we created the limits, but now it’s time to break them.
The girl not only aspires to become a model but also runs her own fashion brand called “Alavett”. Jirau explains that the store, which is named after her favorite phrase “I love you,” is “her cry of joy to the whole world.” A Puerto Rican girl dreams of being an inspiration to all people born with the identical chromosomes as her.
Jirau loves the famous singer Jennifer Lopez. She is not only her idol but also a source of inspiration! The model dreams of meeting a celebrity someday.
This extraordinary girl showed the whole world that beauty comes in all forms and chromosomes and that nothing is impossible. Everything is in our hands!
