In an effort to shift the tide, Victoria’s Secret hired Ali Tate Cutler, its first plus-size model, in fall 2019. Meanwhile, other high-profile names, such as Black transgender model and actress Leyna Bloom were publicly revealing their ambitions to work with the lingerie giant - and promptly being shut down.
Now the brand was facing hostile public criticism and rapidly losing market share as many consumers opted for innerwear brands that promoted diversity, offered comfort and were easily accessible online. Victoria’s Secret’s revenues - which includes the Victoria’s Secret Lingerie, Beauty and Pink divisions - had already been declining since 2017. He later apologized with a statement on Twitter.īut the damage was done. Razek resigned from his post with the lingerie retailer, which was then part of L Brands, the same month, after his comments about the marginalized communities the year earlier sparked a backlash. Plus, as well as modelling, Skriver is also a huge advocate for the LGBT community, with both her parents identifying as gay having conceived her and her brother through IVF treatment. Go watch my TikTok to see and stay tuned for more to come.”ĭ’Spain is referring to Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio, the first transgender woman hired by Victoria’s Secret in August 2019. However, having been a Victoria's Secret model since 2013, Skriver officially became an Angel in 2016, with 2017 set to be her year. paved the way and it’s such an honor to continue that legacy on the first day of Black History Month.
A post shared by XOXO EMIRA on Tuesday, D’Spain wrote in an Instagram post that she was “honored to be the first Black trans girl working with As a kid I dreamed of being part of Victoria’s Secret.
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