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Valentina Sampaio is feeling seen and celebrated after her inclusion within the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Style Present … the place she made historical past as one of many first trans fashions to take part within the runway occasion.
We caught up with the Brazilian mannequin following her massive debut, and he or she made it clear the importance of her runway stroll shouldn’t be misplaced on her … confessing the second was “a dream come true.”
She stated … “One which so many individuals informed me, ‘no.’ That [the dream] can be not possible for me to ever notice — [but] I simply did.”
Valentina applauded Victoria’s Secret for having her take part within the returned vogue present … saying it gave her a way of acceptance for who she is as a mannequin.
She famous … “It is collectively a step ahead in celebrating the rights of my neighborhood, to stay and work with dignity.”
Unsurprisingly, Valentina and Alex Consani‘s look in the VS Style Present prompted a robust response from trolls on the Web … however the mannequin informed us she is not letting the chatter get her down.
In truth, Valentina indicated the hate had little affect on her good vibes after the present, including … “We’re right here. We all the time have been right here. And we all the time will probably be right here.”
The Victoria’s Secret Style Present returned following a 6-year hiatus this week, the place a number of trade legends participated to make the occasion one to recollect. Not solely did veteran Angel Tyra Banks shut out the present, however supermodels Kate Moss, Gigi Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, and extra all dusted off their wings, too.
Former Victoria’s Secret It-Lady Gisele Bündchen didn’t take part, nevertheless … with sources telling us she declined the present’s invitation to stroll the runway.
A memorable night, nonetheless!!!
