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Sofía Jirau made history this week by becoming the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome. The 24-year-old from Puerto Rico was tapped to star in the brand’s Love Cloud collection campaign, which aims to “reinforce Victoria’s Secret’s commitment to welcoming and celebrating all women.”  The model/activist described the milestone as “a dream come true” on Instagram and said she […]

Victoria’s Secret is ramping up its revival efforts. According to the New York Times, the American lingerie brand has kicked off a sweeping initiative that aims to promote inclusivity and redefine its signature brand of “sexy.” The company will reportedly do this by phasing out its Angels imagery, displaying mannequins of various body types, and expanding its offerings […]

Though Victoria’s Secret haswas the definitive lingerie store for many women over decades, an investigation has uncovered that the two men who presided over the company spearheaded a culture of misogyny, bullying, and harassment. The New York Times confirmed this through interviews with over 30 current and former executives, employees, contractors, and models, as well as […]

Twenty years have passed since Sisqo delivered Unleash the Dragon, his debut studio album that garnered five platinum certifications, several No. 1s, and multiple Grammy nods. In celebration of the milestone anniversary, Sisqo spoke to Def Jam Recording about the the project’s standout track the “Thong Song,” which was apparently very lucrative for Victoria’s Secret. “Once I realized how big […]

During an interview with Vogue on Thursday, Victoria’s Secret chief marketing officer Ed Razek explained why the company discriminates against plus-size and trans models in their annual fashion show.  After admitting that the company has previously considered diversifying their cast, Razek brushed aside the possibility of expanding the show’s roster to include curve and transwomen. “Shouldn’t you have transsexuals in the show? No. No, […]