Victoria's Secret Fashion Show: A Dull Relic of Irrelevance and Tokenism?

If you thought the latest Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show would blow your mind, think again! The anticipated spectacle felt more like a snooze-fest, making one wonder how something once iconic could become so irrelevant. Imagine sitting there, hoping for a revolutionary display of body positivity, only to be met with the same-old parade of petite frames and unattainable ideals.

The much-hyped participation of curve legends like Ashley Graham and Paloma Elsesser failed to save the day. Seriously, in 2024, we expected a fashion show that screams inclusivity, but what we got was a whisper. The models who broke the mold were outnumbered by a sea of overly airbrushed physiques that looked more curated for fantasy than reality.

Victoria’s Secret promised big things—a redemption arc of sorts after its scandalous past with ratings plunging and controversies over transphobia and fatphobia. But the delivery was, unfortunately, all feathers and no substance. It’s like they tried to patch up a sinking ship with a glittery bandaid.

The show highlighted just how disconnected Victoria’s Secret is from what real empowerment looks like. When you see a line-up of models with gaps wide enough to throw your dreams through, it's hard not to roll your eyes. The overt tokenism of the few plus-size models thrown into the mix felt like a comedic time capsule rather than progress.

The reality is, this whole spectacle remains crafted for the male gaze. And let's face it, the guys they seemed to be targeting haven't updated their ideals since the early 2000s. Why let them decide what is beautiful?

But here's the twist: this outdated display might just be the wake-up call people needed to realize beauty isn't defined by unstable heels and fantasy-driven lingerie. Instead of fretting over fitting into unrealistic molds and synthetic lace, it’s time to celebrate real shapes and sizes.

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