Victoria's Secret

Cultural appropriation exists in many different forms, but can generally be described as the stealing of a culture that belongs to an oppressed group for a profit or specific use. Look to the Victoria’s Secret 2012 Fashion Show for an example. Karlie Kloss walked down the runway in a Native American war bonnet, a headpiece that is only given to warriors in certain tribes. Jenni Avins writes in The Atlantic that many believe using sacred artifacts and traditions to advertise a product is hurtful…

If I recall some of the darkest moments in my life, they involve a growling stomach keeping me awake at night, or limbs that feel like lead because I haven’t consumed enough energy to make them move properly, or crouching beside a toilet because I was worried about what that dessert would do to my figure. What is truly frightening is that my experience is one of the mildest of girls I have met. One would be hard-pressed to find a girl who did not restrict her eating or exercise to a point that…

Candice said she has a fast metabolism, so she does not do cardio. Instead, she loves kickboxing, resistance training and jumping ropes. When she is tired of kickboxing, she prefers yoga. Candice works out three times a week, but when she has a Victoria Secret fashion show, she exercises every day until the show. Gisele, Miranda and Candice worked hard and they succeeded. They are world-famous supermodels. As Gisele said in 2011, “I’m not afraid of working hard at anything, whatever it is. I…

In “Size 6”, writer Fatema Mernissi compares and contrasts the differences between Eastern and Western women across the globe. Her juxtaposition of the two highlights a larger conflict, one that is a massive problem in the Western world. When you think of the average Western woman, many picture a beautiful, skinny, burlesque-type figure in a tight dress. To be blunt, there are two general weight types viewed by the public: slim and obese. This generalization become a reality in part due to…

We are all guilty, comparing ourselves to those we see in the media. It’s impossible to resist, especially with the sources surrounding us. Whether it is coming from magazines, TV, or advertisements media is overpowering the world we live in. Such overexposure has allowed for the shaping of pop culture, also influencing the public opinion. This power has led many people to strive to be something they are not, more specifically within the features of their bodies. We see celebrities and models…

A Lingerie Brand Offers Real Women as (Role) Models was written by Elizabeth Olson published on the New York Times on February 21, 2016. This article discusses how using models that represent a variety of people can change the image of a company’s campaign in a positive way. With people [and company’s] turning to social media more each year, what a person says about a company, or the message a company gives to the people, can be a make or break post. The article mainly focuses on the company…

Elle Macpherson Wiki, Daughter, Married, Height, Net Worth and Bio Elle Macpherson bio Australian Supermodel and actress Elle Macpherson A.K.A Eleanor Nancy Gow was born on 29th March 1964 in Killara, New South Wales. She is best known for her records of five cover appearances mostly for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue during the 1980s. Elle Macpherson bio available on different resources has stated that her parents separated when she was still a teen. Her mother remarried multimillionaire…

disorders, self esteem issues, and representing themselves in a provocative manner. To clarify, in an effort to fit in with society's standard's of appearance, many young women and men turn to eating disorders. Ad's from companies such as, Victoria's Secret, do little to deter this type of behavior. With their specific use of physically fit model's, young men and women feel as though their body type is not ideal or desirable to the opposite sex. Unfortunately, this can lead to a grueling…

corner. However, some store may have less customer traffic compared to others. Customers always congregate in the first floor and some well-known retailers in the second floor. Some store, such as Apple, H&M, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Sephora, and Victoria’s Secret appear high in customer traffic. Stores such as Finish line, American Apparel, Skechers, and some retailers located in the second floor have lower customer…

Brands state on their products that their items are cruelty-free. Some beauty brands that still test on animals include: Victoria’s Secret, Clinique, MAC, Estee Lauder and Revlon. Those products can be found at any local mall or beauty supply stores such as Sephora. Instead of purchasing products that test on animals, you can easily purchase a product from a brand that is cruelty-free…