There are some interesting opinions aboutVictoria’s Secretthat make you think.
Victoria’s Secret soon became synonymous with sexy.
The women’s intimate-wear brand blew up in popularity in the late 1990s.
But it’s since stirred some serious controversies.
Alas, it seems that “Victoria” has more secrets than the company probably cares to admit.
Mainly, an investigation byThe New York Timesdug up alleged sexual harassment within the company.
“And anyone who tried to do anything about it wasn’t just ignored; they were punished.”
They were equally troubled by allegations that former CEO Leslie Wexner penalized anyone who spoke up about it.
Razek responded with an email of his own, declining to comment on the allegations.
The conclusion reached by investigators Jessica Silver-Greenberg, Katherine Rosman, Sapna Maheshwari, and James B. Stewart?
Victoria’s Secret Angels are “‘Angels’ in hell.”
Relatedly, here’swhat it’s really like to work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
They were demanding more visibility of various body types on Victoria’s Secret runways, according to anInstagrampost.
The hashtag#WeAreAllAngelsblew up with thousands of shares.
But to many, the move felt forced.
Perhaps that’sthe real reason Victoria’s Secret is closing so many stores.
And it doesn’t seem like it’s any different over at Victoria’s Secret.
Others onTwitteragreed that the models' traditional garments garnered more attention than the actual underwear in the 2017 show.
Is that one ofthe real reasons Victoria’s Secret later canceled their televised fashion show?
That’s the case even today, decades since its founding.
What does that have to do with bras, again?
Michael Bay has also had some seriously creepy moments that are worse than we thought.
“When I was 15, a Victoria’s Secret employee told me I was a 36DDD.
I wore that size for all four years of high school,” she penned in an article forMic.
“Despite persistent discomfort…I never suspected I was wearing the incorrect size.”
Bryan isn’t alone in her experience.
In fact, multiple women toldHello Gigglesthat they were sold the wrong bra sizes at Victoria’s Secret stores.
Some even said that the sales associates would sell them any size just to sell bras.
Others were convinced that the brand just doesn’t carry a wide variety of sizes.
Sodon’t go shopping at Victoria’s Secret until you read this.
Anyone sensing the issue here?
Journalist Elizabeth Segran pointed out the elephant in the room.
“Victoria’s Secret’s leadership is predominantly male,” she wrote in an article forFast Company.
“And almost all of the people who spoke in the investor meeting were men.”
But what investors (and consumers) really want isn’t a forced agenda toappearmore inclusive, according toAdage.
Clearly more women are needed at the helm of Victoria’s Secret!
In fact, writer Candace Bryan wondered in aMicarticle if the lingerie juggernaut is failing busty women.
“The same fitter haphazardly held the measuring tape up to my chest and handed me a 34DD.
When I said it was too small, she returned with what I expected: a 32DDD.”
She wanted to avoid having to tell them that Victoria’s Secret didn’t carry their sizes.
“I think it’s sad,” dietitian and eating disorder expert Marisa Sherry toldCBS News.
“Victoria’s Secret was always a company that highlighted women’s bodies and curves with sex appeal.
But, over the last few years, they have been criticized for accepting thinner and thinner models.”
And, frankly, that’s just not all of us.
Now we understandwhy Karlie Kloss stopped modeling for Victoria’s Secret.
