Gigi Hadid is the perfect example of how hard work and persistence pays off.
Gigi Hadid wears her blonde hair down and curled as she walks the runway for the 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York on November 11, 2015
After two years of auditioning to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel, the 20-year-old finally made her debut walk as a VS Angel at the recent Victoria’s Secret Show in New York.

Gigi’s casting video even went viral, showing the young model breaking into tears as Victoria’s Secret Senior Creative Ed Razek gave her the thumbs up to be a part of the show.

The 20-year-old wore custom-made Brian Atwood heels with her butterfly and firewoman-themed VS costumes.

If you haven’t seen her adorable casting video yet, check it out below.
We’ve also included a cute Instagram shoutout to fellow model-slash-BFF Kendall Jenner, who walked the runway with her.
Because Gigi’s butterfly shoes were a custom design by Brian Atwood, we’re not sure they’ll hit retail sites.

However, you can grab a similar butterfly heel design from the quirky Sophia Webster over at Farfetch and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Sophia Webster “Chiara” Butterfly Patent Leather Sandals, $580
Sophia Webster “Chiara” Butterfly Patent Leather Sandals, $580
Sophia Webster “Chiara” Butterfly Patent Leather Sandals, $580
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