My thoughts on…Victoria’s Secret: “Too sexy?”
It was one of the most terrifying things that have happened to me since I heard that Heidi Klum got married. Victoria’s Secret is de-sexifying their lingerie line. I instantly said “NOOOOO!” I’m not kidding. I shouted that out loud. And while it wasn’t enough to impress Lord Vader, a couple people gave some puzzled expressions that said, “what’s that retard yelling about?”
I have been a longtime fan of Victoria’s Secret fashion shows and their models, but as I got older and my libido got stronger, I stopped watching these shows. Why? ‘Cause I’d be watching what I could never get. It’d be like staring into the face of God. It would overwhelm me. I already have difficulty containing myself around average college girls in jeans and tight blouses. Imagine some of the world’s most gorgeous women, prancing around in their undies. Dear Lord.
Chief Executive Sharen Turney says that the company is straying from its roots, and she wants to bring it back to its roots, the ultra feminine. The brand also wants to become more sophisticated, and I don’t think frat boys jerking off to images of its models isn’t exactly highbrow. Oh, and fourth quarter profits fell 12% and first quarter earnings will be below expectations. But its not like that had anything to do it.
Still, little Miss CEO should remember that its not just college girls who want to show off their assets or middle-aged women who want to retain their husbands’ interest in them so that their eyes won’t wander to said college girls. It’s also men. Men who buy the Very Sexy bra for their ladies, then fantasize that they’re making love to one of the Victoria’s Secret models. Men who buy the lingerie for their women…after making the hot store clerk model in it a few times, claiming “she’s just your size.” Is this a clever strategy, or if it will backfire? Time will tell.
