Victoria’s Secret says TV no longer ‘right fit’ for lingerie show
18 May 2019 |
5:30 am
The annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, known for its jewel-encrusted bras and supermodels sporting huge angel wings, is bidding farewell to network television.
Parent company L Brands Inc said on Friday (May 10) it was re-thinking the TV special, saying the Victoria's Secret brand "must evolve and change to grow" as it aims to turn its business around.
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