LGBTQ Figures and Plus-Size Stars Condemn Victoria's Secret After Exec's Comments | THR News

Victoria's Secret faced backlash after an executive's remarks about excluding transgender and plus-size models from their fashion show. The comments were deemed insensitive, leading to public outcry from LGBTQ figures and models. Despite an apology focusing on transgender models, the response was criticized for not addressing plus-size models. The Model Alliance called for Victoria's Secret to join a program ensuring safe work environments.

What was the main reason given by the Victoria's Secret executive for not including transgender and plus-size models in their fashion show?

• They did not fit the brand's fantasy.

• There were no available models.

• The models were not interested.

• The models were too expensive.

Which notable figures were among the first to speak out against Victoria's Secret's exclusion of transgender models?

• Ellen DeGeneres and RuPaul

• Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks

• Kendall Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner

• Gigi Gorgeous and Carmen Carrera

What action did Gigi Gorgeous encourage in response to the Victoria's Secret controversy?

• A boycott of all VS products

• A petition for model inclusion

• A social media campaign

• A protest outside VS stores

What did the Victoria's Secret executive apologize for in his statement?

• The overall marketing strategy

• The exclusion of plus-size models

• His remarks about transgender models

• The quality of their products

What did the Model Alliance request from Victoria's Secret following the controversy?

• To change their marketing team

• To join its Respect program

• To hire more models

• To lower their prices