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Victoria’s Secret produced a stunning comeback with its return to the spotlight on October 15 with its runway extravaganza in New York City. Victoria’s Secret had ended its annual runway spectacular in 2019 as sales of the iconic lingerie brand declined.
This runway comeback focused on new messaging from the iconic lingerie brand which included diversity and inclusion with several plus-size models and transgender models walking in the highly anticipated runway show. The 2024 runway show also brought back iconic Victoria’s Secret models—Tyra Banks, Adrianna Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Kate Moss, Eva Herzigová, Candice Swanepoel, Jasmine Tookes, Doutzen Kroes, Behati Prinsloo, and many others. Top model newcomers to the Victoria’s Secret show included, but was not limited to Mayowa Nicholas, Devyn Garcia, Grace Elizabeth, Imaan Hammam and Paloma Elsesser.
Gigi Hadid opened the show, looking incredible after having her first child a year ago. Transgender models Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani debuted as the first transgender women to walk the show. This extravaganza also contained performances by Tyla, Lisa aka Lalisa Manobal, with Cher being the highlight of musical acts.
In total there were over 50 models walking in the show, topped by Tyra Banks who not only walked in show, but also MCed this female-inspired event. Though many of the outfits in the show were purely for entertainment and designed specifically for the runway show, many of the lingerie garments are available in Victoria’s Secret stores and on the brand website.
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Shame, shame, shame
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and two others were arrested on Tuesday for alleged sex trafficking of more than a dozen victims. Jeffries and his partner, Matt Smith; and a third man, Jim Jacobson, are accused of operating an international sex trafficking ring, recruiting young men from parties in the US and other countries in a 16-count indictment.
Jeffries may have used his connections at Abercrombie & Fitch, his network of business contacts, and his vast financial wealth to lure young men into sex trafficking. Jeffries created a sex trafficking business “that was dedicated to fulfilling their sexual desires and ensuring that their international sex trafficking and prostitution business was kept secret,” the indictment alleges.
This sex trafficking business was created in 2008 and flew young men all over the world to engage in sex acts. The indictment mentions 15 alleged victims, identified as John Does #1-#15. Jeffries allegedly recruited, hired and paid a slate of household staff to “facilitate and supervise the Sex Events,” as reported in abcnews.com.
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Dwayne Wade pairs fashion and sports in new job
Dwayne Wade has a new job in fashion, but the job most people would not imagine. Wade will be a fashion editor at Carine Roitfeld and Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld’s new sports-focused publication, CR Men.
CR Men will highlight the intersectionality between sports and style, including trends, athletes’ personal fashion experiences, and more—plus, the launch will feature brand collabs, merchandise drops, and e-commerce. CR Men will launch in spring of 2025.
In the first issue Dwayne Wade will be featured draped in racer leather, sharp suiting, and gleaming jewelry. This NBA star’s melding of athletic prowess and fashion will be the focal point of CR Men.
—William S. Gooch
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