I was looking to replace a very nice Moda International, White French Cuff Shirt, with the hidden buttons, that I purchased thru VS, as it has recently tore. I have never found another close to it since. For awhile I'd turned to White House Black Market for stylish, elegant-yet-sexy clothing that fit my curvy hips well, but they seem to be going downhill too. So sad. Yes yes and YES. and when my buying power changed in my 30's, they made a decision to go rogue. Sigh, I guess I am regulated to scavenging on ebay for vintage pieces and looking wistfully at old catalogue photos. Googled Moda International and landed here.I use to do bi-annual shops of around $500 each during sale time to get the best value for my money. I'm fine with a little bit "cagey" every now and then, but even their swimwear doesn't leave anything to the imagination. Same-store sales at Victoria's Secret were down 3% in 2018, and the retailer was gradually losing market share to new companies. Instead they have totally tanked the market to cater to children. Bath & Body Works Is Bringing Back 8 Iconic Scents From The 90s. Who is in charge of the purchasing & merchandising contracts that supply the stores? I have coats, sweaters, old jeans, shoes,shorts, etc--you name it. So disappointed in the selection offered, they can't get a bra style that is simply beautiful & comfortable. These clothes are almost thirty years old, have survived much washing, several moves and have outlasted much of my clothes from that time. There is also a large collection of the VS gift boxes and they changed the pattern a few times over the years. The styles looked like they came up high enough on the waist w/o looking matronly and the prices are definitely reasonable. Their sales were so great, prices slashed up to 80%. Victoria's Secret's website is already offering great price cuts on the swim, clothing, and accessories categories that the company is getting rid of. My favorite work pant that I still wear today I have 7 pairs was the Christie Fit !!! There's a lot of mentally ill guys that do come in. Epstein managed Wexner's money for several years, and former company executives told the Wall Street Journal that he tried to meddle in Victoria's Secret's business,offering input on which women should be models. I am done. Bras, lingerie, sleepwear, fragrance, and lots of other really good stuff will still be available in VS stores and online. People were scooping it up like it was top designer wear. I have been purchasing their Angel sleep shirts with long sleeves for the past 5 years. They dumped the original concept and replaced the high class merchandise with their own private label stuff rebranded as VS. Ditto the pants and jeans, tops, so much! The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. I remember seeing Jill Goodacre with Harry Connick, Jr. at Jazz Fest in New Orleans when they were just dating. I finally asked a sales clerk and she began to lead the way. Feminine, sexy, SIMPLE. When Sears ended its catalog business in 1993, JC Penney became. "[Competitors] carp at us because we're the leader," Razek told Vogue. Victoria's Secret Chief Executive Martin Waters issued a mea culpa during the meeting, vowing to make the brand relevant again with women. Women don't want to dress like sorority girls. I wish the would reconsider bringing back their line. So upset about the disappearance of the clothing. This just in, ladiesshocker. but I did see several nice items on a site called Tradesy. I also miss the reduced price bi-annual catalogs where I could get loads of cute clothes for a steal (Sigh). Victoria's Secret is getting rid of swim, clothing, shoes and some catalogues. So sad, I hate going there which I no longer do. Some parents complained that Pink was being brought down by Victoria's Secret's over-sexualized ads. This is awesome. That's what it is. Not until you have something so inferior to compare it to that you realize how great something was. In March 2019, activist shareholder Barington Capital sent a letter to Wexner, laying out recommendations to improve growth at Victoria's Secret and called out the company's brand image as being "outdated. It still is better quality and timeless fashion than any of these current clothing companies. Related: Oh Snap! "We believe Pink is on the precipice of collapse," Jefferies analyst Randal Konikwrote in a note to investors in March 2018, commenting on the level of promotions in store. Sometimes an out-of-whack cycle isnt a big deal. I too have been disappointed in the new VS. Last week I discovered that The Limited (another store I loved) filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and the website no longer has any clothing for purchase. I made the mistake of going in to see if I could get something for my teen daughters, as their aunt had given them some clothes from PINK about 4 years ago that were fairly decent. I have angel rewards and Birthday rewards I'm still holding on to, because honestly there is just nothing I want. Gorgeous face and figure and would probably be considered "heavy" by today's standard because she was/is curvy Incidentally, I have the same issue with Bath and Body Works. I loved the fact that I could buy longer inseams. So I can't imagine why, if someone as myself has spent that much individually, they thought they were losing money on their clothing line. Not childish enough I guess. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. I started shopping there in my 20's . Boyz didn't bring back memories! 2023 Cond Nast. like to see lower prices. on this blog. Even recentlya week ago, they had a decent selection. You could be sexy yet classy,or conservative; there were choices. Its now my special ocsssion make up so I dont run out LOL. I still think it's the outfit that got me the job. He chose the name 'Victoria' to evoke the propriety and respectability associated with the Victorian era; outwardly refined, Victoria's 'secrets' were hidden beneath.". Tragically, in 1993, Roy Raymond jumped to his death from the Golden Gate Bridge. I have a bra-top dress that I wear all of the time from their old line and I get so many compliments about it. Thank you so much for posting this!! It's all about what's underneath--and I don't just mean the lingerie. I also wore a lot of their clothes when I first started working in the early 90s and loved their lingerie and accessories. Basically what happened was the the original Victoria's Secret was sold to The Limited. While Victoria's Secret is still a dominant player in the lingerie category, it has lost touch in recent years with many female shoppers who prefer to buy from body-inclusive bra lines such as American Eagle's Aerie, Cuup and ThirdLove. I'm so sad about the current vs clothes. Im tall its the only store I could get long and wore these to work. When they disposed of this demographic they disposed of their profitability and they are feeling it now in their Profit & "LOSS" statement. Lovely lingerie, sachets, etc. Moda International was my clothing life. Hi - I never bothered with VS until the late 90's, because I thought that all they sold was lingerie, and I wasn't big on that. I foolishly gave it away after my third child when it became apparent I would no longer be able to squeeze into a size 4 (I thought). I am petite but have (or used to have, LOL!) The company is constantly innovating "in all spheres of the business," a spokesperson for Victoria's Secret told Insider, adding:"This will lead us into new spaces like reclaiming one of our best marketing and entertainment properties to date and turning it on its head to reflect who we are today. Train on the other hand were AMAZING and could've hung out with them all night, great guys. It was more recently though, probably 2011? BTW-IF you haven't noticed on the pink boyfriend sweats -they only come in 32" length. Had no idea the swimwear is now about to go! Read more: People slammed Victoria's Secret after its marketing chief made controversial comments about transgender models, but he didn't resign. That excessively civilized-sounding, polite voice made waiting on hold much easier to tolerate!I loved the two-piece outfits -- mainly the little skirt suits I wore to work, usually a short skirt with matching blazer-style jacket in a stretchy cotton blend that clung to my then-cute little bod (come to think of it, I miss that cute little bod even more than I miss VS!). Overall I would love to see a comeback of their clothing, all the catalog images im finding are so beautiful! Most of my bras and cotton panties are VS. I am one of those people with an old body & youthful spirit (a Betsey Johnson type lol) so at first I made the transition well from the classic clothing of yesteryear to then being addicted to the Pink brand. I realize, of course, that today's society has been dressing down so much with each passing year it seems. VS even discontinued their swimwear. Thank you for posting this. JUST put on a MODA International sweater today. I'm So Picky.Venus is okay, but they're not as high quality as VS used to be. It is March 7, 2017 & as of today all regular clothing & swimwear is absent from the Victoria's Secret website, however you can find a small selection of those things in the Pink section. I cant remember the last time I read Made in Canada (Im Canadian) or USA on the label. They say this is a throw away society and they sure found a way to throw away their loyal customers.R.I.P. But in May of that year, L Brands put an end to speculation and said that it was no longer looking for a buyer and would split the company in two and spin off Victoria's Secret to become a standalone business. Countless casual dresses, tops, love the ones with built in hidden bras. They keep changing the design of the bottles, then discontinue a few of the classic scents. I was excited to see the revival of jackets in fashion, but what makes me really sad in this situation is that nowadays a classy jacket means a soft and baggy one. Very nicely written. L Brands shares were up about 4.4% on Tuesday, having rallied 97% year to date. There are obviously many former disappointed fans out there!! The old VS had the nicest career clothes, and awesome tees & jeans. For me there is nothing I am super compelled to buy their anymore! Thanks for you comment, Allyson, and thanks for reminding me that they used to sell cashmere sweaters! Looks like my 27 year love of VS has come to an end. I loved the look of the cozy sweaters and thought when I started working I'd like some VS separates--their dress shirts had such lovely soft colors and flattering cuts. Wexner, who founded L Brands (formerly Limited Brands) was already making a name for himself in the retail world as he gradually built up an impressive empire. Thank you for the blog and the walk down memory lane. Maximize profits for as long as you can get away with it. I actually worked as a salesperson at VS in the early '90s and would regularly blow my tiny part-time paycheque in the store. I was so disappointed not to find the VS smart, classy, feminine clothing online yesterday - - so I requested an online "chat" - and I was told the company is focusing on "what they do best". I've done enough grumbling; the brand's old image is gone like the wind and it'll never be back. an hourglass figure. And that actual empowerment doesnt come in a bra and panty set. And seeing type of thing on little girls is just ick. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/13/style/victorias-secret-rebrand.html. those london jeans and their clothing in general, was the best that was out there, bar none! Heidi Klum modeling winter accessories. I too can't stand all their logo gear and juvenile underwear and miss all the adorable tunic length tanks and knitwear they offered. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. I mostly ordered the 32!nseam to wear heels and only shoe the tip of my shoes. My first cc was the VS card. I still have about 12 pair but they are gradually wearing out and being retired. Ad Choices, OMG! According toStuart Burgdoerfer, L Brand's executive vice president and chief financial officer, the decision to close the increased number of stores was "based on the overall performance of the Victoria's Secret business not meeting our expectations or having year-on-year declines.". I shopped there in the 90's and always could count on items I bought to last for years. At the time, Victoria's Secret operated only six stores in addition to its catalog business. Well, Im really, really late to this one. Victoria's Secret is setting the right tone and it's starting from the top, according to one analyst. According to Women's Wear Daily, Singer (the former head of Spanx) had been hired to "help revive" the lingerie company, whose sales had been declining. ( Throughout the years the chain has been through so many owners and management that kept changing the brand's focus, and that's part ofthe problem. I still have items I bought in the 90's. Don't waste your money on Victoria Secret yoga pants. If you have a TJMaxx near you (or you can go on online (www.tjmaxx.com)), I suggest checking it out because that would be the closest comparison I have found. I started shopping there some 20+ years ago and still wear some of the dresses, skirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, and jeans. Everyone in here should. I was so excited about tje gum and mints they jad later when I was a teenager. I spent $50 per bra for a couple bras. Hi Elaine - not yet, but a friend told me to try Gloria Vanderbilt jeans (now there's a brand I've heard nothing about in years!) Pamela DesChamplain February 21, 2020 at 8:02 am. My poshmark is @lovenstuff . I too watched as the change happened. I agree 100% with your article,the PINK line is mostly for college girls who dont have the buying power that women over 30 and beyond do. I love this article and feel exactly the same way as all you good people. Companies are making the mistake of pushing away those of us 30+ who actually have money to spend and want to spend it on QUALITY items. Most notably, the brand's iconic Angels will be phased out. L Brands' board of directors announced that it had hired an outside law firm to review its relationship with Epstein, who died by suicide in jail in August 2019.In September, Wexner addressed his ties to Epstein at L Brands' investor meeting. The Limited was an American clothing retailer that operated retail stores between the early 1960s and the late 2010s. I can't believe that someone doesn't see the gaping hole left in the marketplace. Since then, the Victoria's Secret brand has become a worldwide success. I agree . They deserve to go bankrupt and shut down. I too drooled and purchased many items from the old amazing catalogs of the 80's & 90"s and and even up to a year ago. Now? The sexy date/evening dresses for a night out. It's almost as though someone is purposely trying to drive the company into the ground. And yet it seems as if a mass psychological event has occurred and half the world has forgotten the conversation about why VS, as it is now known, needed to change in the first place. They really need to bring the London jeans back:( I am 6 feet tall and there tall was perfect. Sales associates pounding the lacquered floors at one of Victoria's Secret's many retail locationsin 2016, there were . I always wonder in those situations why they would purposely cease a financially lucrative situation? As far as their future, interest is slipping away from the mature crowd but are the teens & 20 somethings actually obsessed with this stuff? They were timeless and beautiful colors. I am relying on the older clothes of higher quality that are still in my closet. Ha!!! To this day I've yet to find a brand of jeans that fit me quite like London Jeans did. Years after Victoria's Secret pulled the plug on its yearly TV spectacle, consumers of the lingerie and fashion brand are offered a closer look at what happened in Hulu's Victoria's. What a waste. i know because i own clothing belonging to moda international VS, I HAVE PROOF! Their customer service leaves just about everything to be desired as well. I'm one of the young'uns who Victoria Secret is trying to market to (24.) I can't tell you how many jackets, t-shirts, dresses and blouses that I bought from them. All they sell now are low-quality beach wear and lounge wear. And it . I found this blog because I just found out that they did away with most of their clothing! 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. Thanks again, author! I wouldn't go in a store if they sent me a "pick out an outfit for free" coupon. Agree virtually all my first classical music was Victoria's Secret. 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. ", That's also when L Brands' name will change to Bath & Body Works, with a new ticker, "BBWI.". 90% of my daily lifestyle was lived in Moda International's clothing. I'm a 25 year old woman. I have some velour that I love. "New York gets crazy. I only WISH I hadn't gotten rid of most of my London JeansI could seriously cry about it. Call and close the credit card. I Googled them and it looks like pieces are now only being sold via eBay, etc. Alessandra Ambrosio in wings, November 2010. Alongside the retail changes, you will also see a significant decrease in. I have sweaters, a satin pajama set, a long gown covered with flowers and they still seem timeless, fashionable and sexy. I called last year and was told all were discontinued. Fotomat 5. I am so disappointed that they have discontinued their clothing line. When Victoria's Secret announced, back in August 2021, that it was rebranding after years of falling sales and falling cultural credibility that it would become a champion of female. Truly sad. My credit card was ALWAYS maxed out at that store. But they really should be listening to what their customers want, don't you think? I had never seen anything like it. For anyone who needs help remembering, there is Victorias Secret: Angels and Demons, a three-part documentary from the director Matt Tyrnauer airing on Hulu just in time for the new campaign. Yes, yes, yesI'm disappointed too. I'd browse all the time. It had these macho ass cut off at the shoulder like sleeves. The Victoria's Secret show and campaign helped turn a virtual United Nations of catwalkers such as Gisele Bndchen, Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Alessandra Ambrosio into household names. No surprise, they had no comment. Poor sales? Tower Records 3. Sad to see VS nownever go in there, Absolutely agree. I just got home from our local mall. Take a closer look at how the concept was born and why the lingerie chain thinks Angels are no longer relevant. I loved it so much that I bought the cassette tape ! Jump to Section 1. What are they thinking? Ended up buying fragrance and skin products because the clothing was SO tacky and cheaply made. It now lays claim to 6.7% of the women's lingerie market in the U.S., up from less than 2% in 2015, according to research firm Euromonitor. There was one. I immediately ordered it. That there are as many definitions of the term as there are people in the world. FREE delivery Fri, May 5 . Getting the catalog in the mail was a highlight for me. Just the spoonful of sugar we needed to get through this wardrobe-changing news. She sounds like the angry one if you ask meand it probably bothered her to see dozens of comments left from people that agreed with me or something. L Brands (the name of the parent company) also owns Victoria's Secret, as someone on this thread mentioned. I very rarely read blogs, and am not known to comment on them. In 2000, the new chief executive at that time, Sharen Jester Turney, complained that the catalogs showed toomuch cleavage and were a dorm room. Bought Victoria's Secret clothing for years - best quality, best fit, best styles. Why? Honestly, this suit would still be in style today. Girl, you are so correct about VS. Most of them are significantly younger than the models used during the '90s; still clearly in their teens. It is the only one of its kind in the world.". Very disappointing. Dresses, blouses and a sweatshirt and shorts by mode. Razek hired the best photographers and television directors in the world to make commercials for the brand. This is my honest experience with Victoria's Secret. The home decor items were discontinued about 20 years ago. I too miss the clothes and am actually wearing my very worn Londons now. That review got over 100 likes - So, they obviously pay NO attention to the feelings of longtime customers who helped make them profitable. In November 2018 only days after Ed Razek's controversialVogue interview hit the stands it was announced that Jan Singer, the chief executive officer of L Brands, had left her role after only two years with the company. 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! Victoria's Secret was founded in 1977 by a man by the name of Roy Raymond, who found himself annoyed at visiting department stores to purchase lingerie for his wife only to be met with matronly, floral-print nightgowns and harsh fluorescent lighting. Brazilian transgender model Valentina Sampaio, shared a photograph of herself on Instagram in August 2019, tagging the Victoria's Secret Pink brand along with the hashtags: "campaign," "vspink," and "diversity. 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. Shop all women's clothing at Victoria's Secret. the model wrote. FREE delivery Fri, May 5 . After a month or so of rumors, Victoria's Secret finally confirmed that they will stop selling swimwear, clothing, and accessories. They lost that "edge". They had some wonderful clothing--and so many choices. My VS thing was their makeup. The company confirmed the news with Glamour today, releasing the following statement: "In order to better focus our resources on core merchandise categories, we have decided to eliminate non-core businesses, including swim, in our Victorias Secret lingerie business and shoes, accessories and apparel that were offered in our digital channel but not in stores.". Then they can read the comments that keep coming in. We've gathered some of our favorite items to shop below before we say farewell. I recently went on the VS site and was surprised at how pared down the clothing line is now. A classy respite to Frederick's of Hollywood. It doesn't make sense to me. Though the company's share of the U.S. women's underwear market dropped to 21 percent last year from 32 . I am so bummed out! I'm off to search my garage for that other life. The ones that can be worn with or without straps. He comes up with an idea for a high-end place that doesn't make. They just lost one of their one time "preferred Angels", or whatever they call those of us who spent a few thousand every year - but that's when it was a store WORTH spending money in! We're their first love.
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