Emma Coronel Aispuro, wife of the notorious drug lord “El Chapo”, walks the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week

Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of the notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquín.El Chapo” Guzmán will walk the catwalk for designer April Black Diamond in Milan today Fashion Week.

The 35-year-old will make her international modeling debut at the show, which will take place at Palazzo Serbelloni, Napoleon's former residence in Italy.

In a statement on Instagram, the designer wrote: “In a world where fashion While fashion often celebrates external beauty, we want to tell a deeper, more meaningful story. Our upcoming show will not only highlight the garments on the runway, but will also shed light on the stories behind them. As a designer, I believe everyone deserves a second chance, and fashion is the perfect platform to celebrate transformation, strength, and resilience.”

She continued: “That's why I made the brave decision to present an extraordinary woman as the face of my collection – a woman who, despite a past marred by controversy, chose to take her future into her own hands. She is not just a role model for our designs; she is a symbol of strength, courage and hope. Her journey from a difficult past to a better future reflects the core message of this collection: it is never too late to change your life and every woman, regardless of her past, deserves the opportunity to move forward with pride and confidence.”

“In November 2021, Aispuro was sentenced to 36 months in prison after pleading guilty to money laundering and conspiracy to distribute cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana for import into the United States. She was also fined nearly $1.5 million,” ABC News previously reported. She was also accused of helping Guzmán escape from Altiplano prison in Mexico in 2015.