Model Mayhem in the 21st century
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In June, Victoria’s Secret announced that it would be completely redesigning its brand, starting by doing away with calling its models “angels,” instead including them in the company’s new “VS Collective.” They also decided to ditch the fashion show synonymous with the brand in favor of “redefining sexy.” It’s a move that some say is too little too late. Lingerie brands like Aerie from American Eagle have already been featuring models of different weights, ethnicities, and even abilities for years. So, if the move by the lingerie giant really is too little too late, then who has taken up the mantle? What new forces are defining the future of modeling? Join us for a close-up look at the models creating their own catwalks, read how virtual modeling is an actual thing and dive into the incredible innovations set to upend the fashion world as we know it.
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