The sight of supermodels parading down the runway in glittering lingerie and oversized angel wings was eagerly anticipated by many, particularly women. However, the era of such unabashed displays of femininity appears to be over, as the brand has succumbed to the wave of progressivism sweeping across the nation.
Lauren Chen, a long-time fan of the show, expressed her disappointment at the brand's shift towards 'wokeness.' She reminisced about the fashion show as a celebration of womanhood and femininity and lamented the company's decision to conform to the demands of the progressive crowd.
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Victoria's Secret had previously attempted to diversify its representation by including plus-size models in its marketing campaigns and fashion show. However, the move was met with criticism, with detractors arguing that the plus-size models were still too attractive and not representative of the average woman. "Even those plus-size models were too attractive and not quite diabetic enough," Chen commented.
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The brand also faced backlash from the LGBTQ+ community for its perceived lack of inclusivity. Chen humorously noted the community's complaints about the absence of queer and trans representation on the runway.
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In 2019, the company underwent a significant transformation following allegations of misogyny and harassment against its former chief marketing officer, Ed Razek. The accusations, coupled with increased scrutiny from social justice and feminist activists, led to the temporary suspension of the fashion show.
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Victoria's Secret promised that its hiatus would allow it to return stronger and better. However, Chen dismissed this as a "total lie." The brand's recent reemergence in September, in the form of a pseudo-documentary titled "The Tour," was, according to Chen, as 'woke' as it gets.
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Chen criticized the film for its lack of focus on lingerie, the brand's primary product. She also noted that the models featured in "The Tour" lacked the glamour and sexiness of the models who used to grace the Victoria's Secret runway. She suggested that the brand's decision to feature average-looking and often overweight individuals was a radical departure from its previous image.
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Even the traditionally thin and beautiful models included in "The Tour" were not styled to be glamorous or feminine, as they had been in the past. Chen speculated that this was an attempt to promote 'equity in beauty.'
The changes didn't stop there. The live fashion show was replaced with a film, and the iconic pop music performances were scrapped. Instead, a poetry recitation was incorporated into the show, a move that Chen found "awkward and uncomfortable."
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Chen argued that Victoria's Secret had taken the criticisms of online feminist activists to heart and created a film that ticked all the progressive boxes. "It's very diverse, it features different body types, it features different artists from different countries, it's super feminist in that none of the women really look good so you're avoiding the male gaze, [and] it has uncomfortable, weird poetry and art, which, you know, progressives love," she said.
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However, the brand's attempt to appeal to a more progressive audience appears to have backfired. "The Tour" currently holds a dismal 2.9 out of 10 rating on IMDb and a mere 1.7 stars on Amazon. These figures suggest that audiences prefer entertainment over an hour-long display of virtue signaling about the brand's progressiveness.
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