Emira D’Spain makes history as the first Black trans model to work with Victoria’s Secret
TikTok star Emira D’Spain makes LGBTQ+ history as the first Black transgender model to collaborate with Victoria’s Secret. The 25-year-old, who’s known as xoxoemira on social media, partnered up with the clothing company for her video “Single Girls Guide to the Perfect Valentine’s Day.” At the start of the video, D’Spain gets ready for her love-filled day by walking fans through her pampering routine. “First skincare and then make up…of course you have to curl your hair to look like an absolute baddie,” she explained.
During the outfit portion of the post, the social media talent paired a red Victoria’s Secret corset with a black mini skirt, a moto jacket and suede Louboutins.
The rest of the self-love video consisted of her going on a solo brunch in New York City, buying flowers, taking home a new pair of diamonds, and enjoying a spa night. “Valentine’s Day may be about love, but it also includes loving yourself,” she concluded.
The video has received over 200,000 views and close to 50,000 likes over the past four days. Shortly after uploading the collaboration, D’Spain took to Instagram to reflect on the historic partnership. “Honored to be the first black trans girl working with Victoria’s Secret.
