Victoria’s Secret is a brand that — like all of the most successful retail companies — sold its customers something they didn’t yet know they wanted. And that audience’s outgrowing the fantasy would have, in and of itself, made for an interesting business story.
But director Matt Tyrnauer — known for superlative documentaries including “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood” — had still more to work with in his new series “Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons.” The impossible-to-untangle stories of CEO Les Wexner, the retail genius behind a suite of stores in the peak-retail-era shopping mall, and of his seeming shadow, Jeffrey Epstein, make for an increasingly creepy tale of American ambition and overreach, all centered around the female body.
Through interviews and archival footage, Tyrnauer seeks not to solve but to examine this conundrum, depicting the brand’s rise from soft-core catalog to heavily leveraged fashion show and model showcase...
But director Matt Tyrnauer — known for superlative documentaries including “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood” — had still more to work with in his new series “Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons.” The impossible-to-untangle stories of CEO Les Wexner, the retail genius behind a suite of stores in the peak-retail-era shopping mall, and of his seeming shadow, Jeffrey Epstein, make for an increasingly creepy tale of American ambition and overreach, all centered around the female body.
Through interviews and archival footage, Tyrnauer seeks not to solve but to examine this conundrum, depicting the brand’s rise from soft-core catalog to heavily leveraged fashion show and model showcase...
- 7/13/2022
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Our podcast, The Step by Popsugar presented by Sorel Footwear, is back for season two! In the first season, host Kate Young interviewed inspiring women about the pivotal steps that started it all, pushing each in the direction of her dreams. The second season stars a new host, author and speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones, and a new theme. In each episode, Luvvie will interview a bold, brilliant woman to hear her powerful stories and discuss the defining moments where she stepped forward, led the pack, or made an impact for the greater good.
The first episode of the season will feature actress and model Jillian Mercado. You won't want to miss her conversation with Luvvie about how the fashion industry has changed since she first started out and how visibility impacts the disabled community. Upcoming guests will include Black Lives Matter cofounder Alicia Garza, software engineer and model Lyndsey Scott,...
The first episode of the season will feature actress and model Jillian Mercado. You won't want to miss her conversation with Luvvie about how the fashion industry has changed since she first started out and how visibility impacts the disabled community. Upcoming guests will include Black Lives Matter cofounder Alicia Garza, software engineer and model Lyndsey Scott,...
- 10/5/2020
- by Maya Berry
- Popsugar.com
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