Who is Emira D’Spain? First black transgender Victoria’s Secret model

Emira D’Spain has made history by becoming the first black transgender model for Victoria’s Secret, the popular lingerie and clothing retailer. The Tiktok beauty influencer is known for videos showcasing the latest beauty trends. 

D’Spain now brings inclusivity to Victoria’s Secret and shared the news on Instagram, for the model’s numerous followers. 

Currently based in New York, D’Spain was born in Dubai and then raised in Dallas. The newest Victoria’s Secret model has gained a loyal following on TikTok, posting beauty trends and tips on social media handles. 

The 25-year-old D’Spain’s birthday is on October 11. The Dubai born influencer seems to put stock in astrology since a lot of the posts speak of being a Libra. 

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Apart from that, D’Spain has a Snapchat show titled Snatchural. The influencer tries out different beauty trends that have gone viral and also shows off which beauty products have D’Spain’s stamp of approval. Due to D’Spain’s considerable expertise, the model is also a resident expert on all things beauty-related, at Paper magazine. 

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While being relatively new to the modelling scene, Emira D’Spain has already inspired many and has been part of big campaigns for brands such as Ugg, Nars, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Google, and Fenty Beauty. 

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Now that D’Spain’s made history, the model spoke to Seventeen, saying “My entire platform is built on confidence and self-love. I want to empower young trans women and men around the world to show them that the beauty and fashion industries are changing! Especially if you are a POC. I am so grateful to work with Victoria’s Secret and hope this paves the way for those after me.”