Meet 7 Women Chosen by Victoria's Secret to Replace Angels
Victoria's Secret is rebranding, innovating - their main goal is to become the world's leading advocate for women. The VS Collective is a newly formed team of 7 experienced game-changing women, and this is just the beginning of a platform that will change the future of Victoria's Secret.
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Victoria's Secret was founded in the 1970s, shortly after Roy Raymond tried to buy lingerie for his wife and became dissatisfied with the ugly floral-print nylon nightgowns that were available for sale. Since then, this name has become a household name. It is a brand known for its lingerie, clothing, beauty, and of course, gorgeous supermodels also known as Angels, introduced in 1998. Pictured here are Elsa Hosk, Adriana Lima, and Romi Strijd, just to name a few of the huge list of dominants. Beauties in the history of angels.
1. Adut Akech.
Adut Akech is a refugee, mental health advocate, and model. Born in 1999, she debuted as a model in 2017 and was voted Model of the Year by models.com in 2018 and 2019. “Being part of the VS Collective marks such a special moment and I feel blessed to be part of a group that celebrates and empowers individuality,” added Akech.
2. Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas needs no introduction, we know her as an actress, producer, singer, entrepreneur. The winner of Miss World 2000, she promotes social issues such as women's rights, the environment, and gender equality.
3. Paloma Elsesser.
Paloma is a plus-size model. She was discovered on Instagram by celebrity makeup artist Pat McGrath and has since worked for brands such as Nike, Fenty Beauty, and Mercedes-Benz, and recently appeared on the cover of Vogue.
4. Amanda de Cadenet.
Amanda de Cadenet - journalist, photographer, founder of GirlGaze and advocate for equality, is joining the VS team and will host an ongoing podcast where VS founding members share great stories and perspectives. Regarding VS Collective, she believes that "real change comes from within and that a group of like-minded people can change a culture."
5. Megan Rapinoe.
Megan Rapino is an LGBTQIA+ activist, equal rights activist, and professional soccer player. Winner of multiple gold medals at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Women's World Cup in 2015 and 2019, Meghan was named the FIFA Women's Player of the Year in 2019. “I have so often felt like an outsider watching beauty and fashion brands. and I'm excited to create a space that sees the true spectrum of ALL women," she added as she joined the VS Collective team.
6. Valentina Sampaio.
Valentina Sampaio is a Brazilian LGBTQ+ activist, actress, and model. In August 2019, she became Victoria's Secret's first transgender model. She advocates for equality and transgender awareness and fights against discrimination against transgender people in her country. Joining the latest VS Collective, Valentina said, "As a powerful global platform, Victoria's Secret is committed to opening these doors for transgender women like me by celebrating, uplifting, and protecting ALL women."
7. Eileen Gu.
Eileen Gu is only 17 years old. Upon joining VS Collective, she said, "I'm honored to be part of such an inspiring group of women and to work with a brand that is committed to breaking down boundaries and using its platform to uplift, advocate for, women around the world."
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