The Victoria’s Secret Angels have been a big staple for the brand since the fashion shows for the company in 1995. The angels are known for being skinny, tall, and very beautiful. These models include Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Adriana Lima, Gisele Bundchen, Taylor Hill, and many others. These are the “Angels” people were used to seeing represent the brand, so this year, when the list of models changed to a more diverse set of body types, many people were upset. The new models are still gorgeous, but many critics think differently. Many people believe that the new models are “fat” or “unattractive.”
This has caused a lot of division online about body image. Some people are complaining, saying that having “unachievable looking” models for a brand perpetuates body dysmorphia for women. Others say that having “normal looking” models completely dismisses the meaning of being a model. Critics are saying that the point of having models is to show people that you don’t see every day. Recently, the new Victoria’s Secret documentary showed the latest models and their backgrounds. Many people were disappointed with the documentary since it felt less like a fashion show and more like just an introduction to the new models.
The documentary was highly anticipated since it was brought to public attention that Adriana Lima, Gisele Bundchen, and Candice Swanepoel were returning as models in the new show. This made people have high standards for the show since those were some of the original models that were a part of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. The rest of the lineup was revealed, and people were not happy with the rebranding of the campaign’s face. “Skinny” or “Fat” people can’t seem to come to a happy medium and be content with the models that represent the brand. 
I think that it is good to have balance, but the Victoria’s Secret models have been known to be very thin and attractive, and having models that you would see just anywhere makes the brand’s face change a lot. Body positivity is essential, and it is crucial to appreciate each other’s differences. Still, I feel it does a disservice to models who work hard to look the way they do and not get chosen for a job because they don’t fit that look. It just seems to contradict since it is now okay for models to be average-looking.
