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Why Victoria's Secret is ditching its 'Angels'

Why Victoria's Secret is ditching its 'Angels'

Aired 06/17/2021

PBS News Hour

Why Victoria's Secret is ditching its 'Angels'

Clip: 6/17/2021 | 5m 27sVideo has Closed Captions

Why Victoria's Secret is ditching its 'Angels'

The U.S.'s largest lingerie brand, Victoria's Secret, built its reputation on creating a sexy yet accessible fantasy in its "Angel" models that critics say was targeted towards men. The company announced a sweeping rebrand Wednesday to better reflect the times — and what women want. Vanessa Friedman, The New York Times' fashion editor and chief fashion critic, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

Aired 06/17/2021

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