I wish i had never rid of it. They also used to carry a French fragrance line in green glass that was lime something - it was great! It all is pretty boring to me, especially in comparison to other stores which sell edgy, youthful & sexy merchandise such as Dolls Kill, TopShop, Yandy, Rainbow, H & M, Forever 21 & Charlotte Russe, Etc. Well let me tell you, I wore a Moda International sweater that I got many years ago from V.S. I didn't realize the post was getting shared on Facebookthanks for letting me know! Then they can read the comments that keep coming in. It was suited for a more sophisticated crowd, and now I just can't bring myself to shop there. This is a big deal not only for the fans, but also for the lingerie store and its parent company L Brands. 5 factors that led to Victoria's Secret's fall - The Washington Post It is overpriced and doesn't fit the modern woman in my opinion. Victoria Secret lost a customer in me. When the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show taped on November 8, there were some things we knew to expect: pink satin robes, glossy air kisses, bedazzled push-up bras, elaborate . I drooled over the pages of a new catalog & got so much style inspiration! The highlights: "Unfortunately the Victoria's Secret show won't be happening this year," Shaik said of the show, which has run for over 20 years, in an interview with The Daily Telegraph published on Tuesday. And don't even get me started on their horrible bras. One birthday I was gifted with a VS satin purple robe from a good friend. I said a couple years ago that I thought they were slowly going out of business & it sounds like that's turning out to be true. Bath & Body Works' sales amounted to $6.4 billion in 2020. so I started shopping elsewhere, Still unhappy because nothing was as nice as what I was use to with VS I still have some of the bras I purchased before the change and they are still perfect. I imagine they'd look a tad strange! Do a search for Moda International on a search engine and several resale sites should pop up. Now, I dont even go in anymore-, You definitely summed up the experience! No, I don't think we should," adding, "Because the show is a fantasy. Victoria's Secret is doing away with its iconic "Angels" (the models who walk the runway in the brand's lingerie, accessorized with angel wings). Ladies (and gentlemen) I just posted this post's link to Victoria's Secret's Facebook page, where it can potentially be seen by millions of people. Victoria's Secret owns Bath & Body Works as well & I have stood by over the years watching them discontinue some of my favorite body sprays and lotions. . Everything always fitted, there was never any doubt about sizing. And now I'm disappointed that the cotton lingerie line has been discontinued--those were the only bras I bought! The publication even went so far as to say that Pink "stands on its own as a viable business." By June 1982, Limited which had previously acquired Express and Lane Bryant was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. I'm a 25 year old woman. What Happened to Victoria's Secret? - theFashionSpot Dresses, blouses and a sweatshirt and shorts by mode. In 1999, the show aired for the first time online. Thank you for your post about Victorias Secret. I wonder if it ever occurred to them to just cut back on their print and mailing costs - they obviously had a loyal customer base and did not need to send out all those catalogs! They stopped carrying high quality Slatkin candles and Coconut Lime Verbena was my favorite. Specifically, a majority of brands now "clamor to be women's friends." November 9, 2018. I really can't think of any other store who has such a great collection of sexy, stylish, and yet classy work clothing for women. It's funny, I still dress the way the girls in these photos do and people tend to stare at you and wonder what you are so dressed up for because everyone runs around in sweats and hoodies. 2 yrs later the quality just wasn't. I have noticed their bras are not the same quality, cheap fabric and underwire popping out! sadly it just didnt fit me right :-/ so I was gonna put it up on my poshmark. The sexy date/evening dresses for a night out. They have majorly toned down, all the way down. spokesperson for Victoria's Secret told Insider. Please someone bring back the same sizing and clothes line of MODA INTERNATIONAL!! And gave up my Angel Card for good.As several of you have pointed out, they lost a large sector of loyal consumers that came into their own during their 20's and have even more spending power now! I hope they realize the error they made. You had the same exact experience and Im cracking up! And the clothes were beautiful; sexy yet classy. So sad but clearly they don't care. I wish I could still buy them today. They had great customer service - returns were easy and never any screw-ups! And of course, there's the near-total lack of the elegance that used to define all aspects of the brand. Last week, they had a bunch of different fragrances. I just donated a ton of old clothing and anything they deem still in style and in good shape they post for resale. :), I have been looking for years for Moda collection. Found this post trying to see if my all-time favourite oversized sweatshirts (think Jennifer Beals in Flashdance) were still being made by Moda Intl. Thanks for you comment, Allyson, and thanks for reminding me that they used to sell cashmere sweaters! Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. You could even up the flirtiness of the outfit without being distasteful. Plus it was so well made. Sometimes an out-of-whack cycle isnt a big deal. As far as their future, interest is slipping away from the mature crowd but are the teens & 20 somethings actually obsessed with this stuff? The last couple times I have visited the Victoria's Secret store in the mall, I literally put my bag down and had to walk out. Boyz didn't bring back memories! But, there is a silver lining (don't worry, we've got your back). Anyone can read what you share. Who's with me? It's Official: Victoria's Secret Will No Longer Sell Swimwear, Clothes I am a Baby Boomer and have fond memories of the "old" Victoria's Secret. I only WISH I hadn't gotten rid of most of my London JeansI could seriously cry about it. Of course, there's always a chance Victoria's Secret could redeem itself by listening to consumers and taking note from the successes of their competitors but, as we know, the first step to any kind of recovery is admitting there's a problem. I was saving them for jeans but alas, that is no longer possible. And this post remains one of my most popular ones a year after I wrote it. At Victoria's Secret, a big turnaround effort is underway to regain trust with women after years of declining sales. I was in my 20s going to the Opera with those dresses and getting tons of compliments from older ladies who love the style and quality! I guess it's true what they say that less is more;). I miss the pantyhose as well. they are truly classic, but quite stylish, without ever going out of style..my weight is what affects them and nothing else. I do remember seeing the "Old" Victoria's Secret catalogues many years ago but never shopped from them because the clothing was way out of my budget and the undergarments were as well. I said , " Well, a woman in her 40' s looks pretty classless wearing PINK ".Just my opinion. Young women are no longer expected to wear suits and professional clothing to the office, and corporate dress codes have been tossed out the window. Hope someone can give ideas (saw Stetson jeans post) for other sites to try if you like the loungwear (not yoga style), they carried. I don't like the pink line either. I have been purchasing their Angel sleep shirts with long sleeves for the past 5 years. It totally took me back to better days and cheered me up so much. After all, the lingerie brand has been the number one of its kind for years. I actually thought their clothing were by far superior to their underwear which were just pretty but didn't last. Bought Victoria's Secret clothing for years - best quality, best fit, best styles. I agree with everything said above. I had the most adorable cashmere blend light purple bell sleeve top. Hope this makes it to someone! I STILL get compliments on my Moon Boots & fuzzy bear fur boots that I purchased 8 years ago! Someone feels as I do! Gee, go figure. VICTORIA'S SECRET - 87 Photos & 151 Reviews - Yelp Oh how elegant those were! Sadly, that means today'simage of Victoria's Secret is drastically different than the one I was a customer of a good 20 years ago. A bunch of people dont like the new look either, and took to Twitter to complain. Yep..their Garden line has really gone downhill. Borders Group 10. At times it has felt as though it has been someone young, hip, & classy, while other times it has been clear the person in charge hasn't a clue what women like. Yep, the Garden line has REALLY gone downhill lately. According to Halzack, these increasingly disappointing numbers for a brand once thought to be the "future"of Victoria's Secret are a sign of rocky roads ahead. They were such high quality and fit so well. And unfortunately, it doesn't seem like the brand will be owning up to their misgivings anytime soon. To revisit this article, select My Account, thenView saved stories. Victoria's Secret ditched its Angels after a successful decades-long partnership. On a personal note, this writer randomly found herself on vacation in December on the same beaches they shot the special in. Good to know I'm not the only one who misses the classical, beautiful way women use to dress. I worked there in early 2000 and my ENTIRE wardrobe was VS. the Christie Fit and Flare was my all time favorite pant. Well, I was decluttering and gave away all my sz smalls panties. What a shame! Im hoping someone within the company will realize how detrimental losing our demographic is to the their brand & perhaps initiate an offshoot or subsidiary that can bring us back the fashion/products that we truly appreciated and wholeheartedly miss! My favorite was the fall enlish looks and cotton sweater dresses. Very nicely written. Can't find anything to wear anymoore.. Return everything. I also can't stand that VS changed their employees to get commission on sales. The chief marketing officer told the publication, "No one had any interest in it, [and they] still don't.". Just leave me alone and let me shop. But they stopped selling it as did bath and body works they sold a different type but it wasn't the same. Kloss modeled for Victoria's Secret from 2011 to 2015 and is a sister-in-law of Ivanka Trump. I added up all of my purchases over all the years I have been buying Victoria's Secret catalog and it was well over $100,000.
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