Meet Neelam Gill, first British Punjabi model for Victoria’s Secret

Gursimran Kaur Banga | October 17, 2025 | Images: @neelamkg/Instagram

Gill’s background

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Modelling career

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Association with big brands

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Work in campaigns

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Victoria’s Secret model

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Debut in 2024

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Big moment

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Proud desi

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Other Victoria’s Secret models

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