# The Victoria’s Secret Show Belongs to a Chauvinist Past

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- Author: [[Zoë Huxford]]
- Full Title: The Victoria’s Secret Show Belongs to a Chauvinist Past
- Category: #articles
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- Summary: The Victoria's Secret fashion show, which began as a way for men to buy lingerie without stigma, has a history rooted in misogyny and the objectification of women. Despite attempts to modernize and promote diversity, the brand struggles with its past and declining sales. Its efforts to reinvent itself feel insincere, as it remains tied to outdated ideals that many now reject.
- URL: https://www.newstatesman.com/comment/2024/10/victorias-secret-show-belongs-chauvinist-past-should-have-stayed-there
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> Adriana Lima, one of the most legendary Angels, stated in 2011 that she would endure a nine-day, all-liquid diet in the run-up to the show, and stop drinking fluids in the final 12 hours. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jays1n7c6pbqv228wgy6sdn2))