It’s official: Winnie Harlow has earned her Victoria’s Secret wings and got really emotional upon finding out the exciting news – the video of the exact moment the model learnt about the confirmation went viral in an instant.
WINNIE IS GONNA BE IN THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW!! OMG CONGRATULATIONS @winnieharlow 🦄💕 #VSFS pic.twitter.com/ou79TODosw
— ✨ (@ThatsSoNicki) 7 сентября 2018 г.
According to Just Jared, the 24-year-old model was spotted at the IMG VIP Lounge by Principessa Prosecco, where she announced that she had been chosen to be a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
Winnie Harlow is confirmed! #VSFashionShow #vsfs18 pic.twitter.com/ZMmVX10JSi
— Victoria's Secret (@vsactu) 7 сентября 2018 г.
Even though Harlow didn’t confirm her career breakthrough on social media, she has retweeted multiple well wishes from her fans, as well as the viral video.
When you find out that @winnieharlow is walking the @VictoriasSecret Fashion Show 2018. #VS #VictoriasSecret pic.twitter.com/4pPohvL2cm
— Iamstevierose (@StevieNewman92) 8 сентября 2018 г.
@winnieharlow is a legend. You inspire me to keep going. You did it!!! Walking in VS is such a huge accomplishment I can only imagine the happiness and joy you are feeling.
— Talesa💜 (@_ThreeLs) 7 сентября 2018 г.
Congrats @winnieharlow well deserved!💛💛 pic.twitter.com/KllYUOTcJr
— willy 🅴 (@willymaraj) 7 сентября 2018 г.
Winnie, who rose to fame after starring in America’s Next Top Model, has been letting the whole world know she is not defined by vitiligo, a condition in which the skin loses its pigment and color in blotches. She has on numerous occasions emphasized that she is neither a “vitiligo sufferer” nor a “vitiligo model,” making references to tabloid and magazine headlines pointing out her disease.
At last year’s British GQ awards, the UK’s ODEntertainment asked the model if she wanted to rock the catwalk for the lingerie brand, and she replied:
“Oh my gosh, I would love that. You know what? That’s the goal for next year. I’m putting it [out] in the world, I’m going to work hard and aim for VS. I think I just need to get in the gym, strut myself, practice my walk and I’ll make it.”
Harlow, who boasts 4.2 million followers on Instagram, scooped the Breakthrough Model of the Year award at Daily Front Row’s Fashion Media Awards on Thursday night.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is reportedly scheduled to take place in November.
