Model Leyna Bloom has been featured in tons of publications and has walked in numerous fashion week shows (including Chromat and The Blonds). But right now, she's campaigning to be part of one of the most exclusive runways in the world: the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
"Trying to be the 1st Trans model of colour walk a #VictoriaSecret Fashion show," she tweeted on Monday, followed by the hashtags, "#transisbeautiful #LeynaBloom." Followers flocked to support her and now the post has over 53,000 likes and 15,000 comments.
Literally nothing should stop her from walking in the show, bc she honestly slays lingerie, and has an attitude-filled walk that is fresh as hell.
Some more gems from her Insta, bc you know you're here for this:
Previously, Leyna has called for more inclusivity in the company's casting on Twitter.
Landing a spot in the VS lineup, according to Leyna, would have a major impact. "[That brand has] the power to set the tone, and that would be the biggest leap up to date," she told Yahoo. "Can you imagine what that would do for our world? We all have unique stories; we are just different, and we have every right to be. We just want to be represented, and maybe they will want to represent us too."
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Rachel Torgerson is the fashion features and lifestyle director at Cosmopolitan, overseeing fashion and lifestyle coverage online, in print, and on our various social media platforms. She has over a decade of experience in the fashion and media industries. Before landing at Cosmopolitan as a digital fashion editor in 2016, she worked at Us Weekly, The Knot, and Fitness Magazine, among others. When she's not discussing runway trends, you can definitely catch her trying out (and, in many cases, failing) a new crochet cardigan pattern or in a spirited debate about the difference between the Bridgerton books vs the Netflix series. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok: @RachelTorgs
