The popular lingerie Victoria’s Secret has faced criticism several times for upholding unrealistic beauty and body standards. However, the brand has decided to “abandon” its models, or “Angels” as they call it, and partner with inspirational women instead, reports Business Insider.
These women, including activists, entrepreneurs, sportswomen, etc., are to be the brand’s new face and will be redefining what “sexy” means. The list includes our very own desi girl Priyanka Chopra!
According to NDTV, Victoria’s Secret’s chief executive, Martin Waters, said:
“When the world was changing, we were too slow to respond. We needed to stop being about what men want and to be about what women want.”
Priyanka will be the face of the brand alongside some brilliant women including American soccer star Megan Rapinoe, Brazilian transgender model Valentina Sampaio, 17-year-old Chinese American freestyle skier, and soon-to-be Olympian Eileen Gu, 29-year-old biracial model and inclusivity advocate Paloma Elsesser, photographer and Los Angeles-based media personality Amanda de Cadenet and South Sudanese-Australian model Adut Akech, reports Moneycontrol.
Indians online were thrilled to hear this news!
Here’s how they reacted:
Kudos PeeCee! The world is a step closer to demolishing the objectification of women and impossible beauty standards.
