Tyra Banks proud to break down walls for African American models The supermodel made history when strutted down the catwalk for the lingerie giant's annual extravaganza back in 1996 before going on to be the cover star of the Victoria's Secret catalogue in 1997.
The two history making moments can be combined with her being the first female model to grace the cover of GQ magazine and she will always feel an enormous sense of pride for being the trailblazer for other models of colour.
Speaking to Haute Living, she said: She added: