Victoria’s Secret reportedly ‘hires Valentina Sampaio’ as first openly transgender model
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Valentina Sampaio has reportedly become Victoria’s Secret’s first openly transgender model. Many people have interpreted the 22-year-old’s posts to mean she is taking part in a campaign for the lingerie label, which would make her the first openly transgender model to do so. “My remark regarding the inclusion of transgender models in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show came across as insensitive,” he said in a statement released on Twitter by the brand. I admire and respect their journey to embrace who they really are.” Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events In February 2017, Sampaio became the first openly transgender model to be featured on the cover of a Vogue magazine when she graced the cover of Vogue Paris.
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