Victoria’s Secret Is Bringing Back Swimwear But Said Nothing About Extended Sizing

Alyssa Hardy
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Their new CEO has also been announced.

After Victoria's Secret Chief Marketing Officer, Ed Razek made controversial comments about why he doesn't want transgender and plus-size models in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, the backlash against the company was swift. Not only have people called for massive boycotts of the brand, VS employees, including the former CEO Jan Singer, have stepped away from their positions. The annual fashion show Ed was referring to hasn't even aired on television yet.

On November 20, the brand announced that they had officially hired a new CEO who would be bringing about some changes, none of which have anything to do with their elitist casting practices. According to WWD, Victoria's Secret has hired John Mehas, president of Tory Burch, as the new leader of the company. With the announcement came a promise that they will bring back swimwear by 2019, a category they exited in 2016.

While many fans missed the brand's swim offerings, this statement doesn't directly address their inclusivity problems and the many competitors (like ThirdLove, who Razek mentioned in his interview) that are edging up on them in the market. In Victoria's Secret statement, they said they would be looking at their "marketing, brand positioning, internal talent, real estate portfolio, and cost structure," and added that they are focused on their "merchandise assortment" to deliver "products and experiences that resonate with women around the globe."

Though these statements could certainly point to a possible shift in what the brand will offer in the future, there's still no talk of a move toward inclusivity. At this point, after Ed's comments and years of feedback about sizing, they have a lot of trust to rebuild if they want to — as they say in their statement — remain the "the world's leading lingerie brand."

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