Does any one know if the clothing by Moda international is still manufactured? Twenty mminutes in the tub and all the stress of a hard day gone. He is right, I am so disappointed. While it may be a refreshing change for my wallet, it's sad not being able to watch my collection of cute, girly stuff grow each year. The material was so great, you could wash in the washing machine, pop in the dryer and they'd come out like brand new. I can only have so many bras and panties.#1fedupcustomer. The VS London Jeans were the only jeans I used to be able to find that would fit both my hips and waist. Apparently, a lot equals everything but the undergarments, swimwear, and cheesy "PINK" line aimed at teens and college students. Victoria's Secret also sold the best jeans, their London Jean collected which wasdiscontinued some time ago. I just read your post and yes I loved the London Jean and Moda collections as wellbut I did find Stetson jeans for women on Amazon and absolutely love them, they fit great and I can get a smaller size because the cut is normal cut!!! This is a sad day for Victoria's Secret fans. Thanks for the trip into the past. "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. They had some wonderful clothing--and so many choices. Singer spent over a decade at Nike and was CEO of Spanx before she joined Victoria's Secret. Victoria's Secret. The home decor items were discontinued about 20 years ago. A rebranding and a new documentary have the lingerie company back in the cultural cross hairs. My 15 yo daughter wears a couple pair of the yoga pants. Tower Records 3. No dresses. I am sad they are gone too and am not interested in buying VS eitherBUT there is a line where a person starts to sound like DAMN KIDS GET OFF MY LAWN and you cross it enough to come across as grumpy. You are spot-on with your nostalgia; I too have often wondered why Victoria's Secret took such a drastic wrong turn and never looked back. It's an attempt. My hope is that the company rethinks its plans to discontinue selling so many popular items. Lovely lingerie, sachets, etc. Victoria's Secret announced a major shift in direction this week, when the lingerie brand parted ways with its supermodel "Angels" in favor of a line-up of women whose accomplishments lie far from . Along with Monica Mitro, the vice president of public relations at Victoria's Secret, Razek found himself faced with difficult questions from the publication regarding the ever-evolving market of womenswear and why Victoria's Secret has largely remained stagnant in the type of women they choose to both market to and represent. I have found 2 pair in my size. I work in tech so nobody cares if I show up to work in a PINK hoodie with a whole can of dry shampoo in my messy bun (unless our VP is visiting our office for the day) but thats not the image I want to give. Here, Paloma Elsesser. one Instagram userwrote. The 2019 announcement came on the heels of a similar 2018 announcement in which the company revealed plans to shutter 30 Victoria's Secret stores across the country. This is my honest experience with Victoria's Secret. Quality is overlooked to increase profits. I hope they realize the error they made. I agree with everything you said. What's popular and why #IAmPerfect was the response to an ad campaign titled The Perfect Body featuring a line-up of Victoria's Secret models. That was what you sold to the men shopping for a wife or girlfriendalthough a lot got returned by the ladies later ;). The former home of high-kitsch male fantasy was going to become the new Betty Friedan? I cannot believe I even remember the recorded message when ordering by phone. After decades 8f washing! )I still listen to a CD that came with a VS purchase back in the 1990s-- nice, classical, relaxing CD. The models thatmade it into the catalogs were gorgeous and classy, and included Karen Mulder, Stephanie Seymour, Jill Goodacre, Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen, Elle Macpherson, Tyra Banks and later, Heidi Klum. And the evening dresses! I was a broke student at the time so I mostly shopped sales but even on a budget I managed to put together a sophisticated yet sexy mini-wardrobe that people thought exuded confidence. "Our job now is to rebuild the foundation, go back to the fundamentals, and that's where we start right now," Waters said. Me too. Raymond called his creation you guessed it Victoria's Secret. At the beginning of 2017 Victoria's Secret published a policy statement on its website in response to the Rainforest Action Network's (RAN) "Out of Fashion" campaign, that called for the reduction of man- made cellulostic fibers that are procured via methods that lead to significant deforestation [1,2]. We miss you. Their clothes are timeless. A bunch of people dont like the new look either, and took to Twitter to complain. "New York gets crazy. I had the most adorable cashmere blend light purple bell sleeve top. Getting the catalog in the mail was a highlight for me. My husband had to hear the same rant about 5 years ago when a friend gave me a VS gift card. People were scooping it up like it was top designer wear. they are truly classic, but quite stylish, without ever going out of style..my weight is what affects them and nothing else. I walked out. Racks, shelves are packed with not a clean stress free place to shop. It's was 2000, so of course it had small rhinestone trim, and I absolutely adored it. While many of its pieces were decidedly not appropriate for everyday wear, the brand solidified itself as the go-to place to purchase special date-night surprises, sexy loungewear, and Christmas gifts you probably wouldn't want to open in front of the whole family. I have angel rewards and Birthday rewards I'm still holding on to, because honestly there is just nothing I want. I haven't used it since I bought some shirt that was so cheaply made(looked NOTHING near the picture) & tried the cheap ass Mayfair pjs. It is a shame since I have many of the London jeans and one or two dresses of theirs from the early 2000s and 1990s still in my wardrobe. Thanks, Liz -- the funny thing is, I don't see the "grumpy" tone this person is griping about and I certainly wasn't angry or anything like that when I wrote itnor do I see how saying I have a preference for the look of the models VS used to use and the clothing when compared to today is "sexist." It was all such an incredible shopping experience. )I still buy the basic bras and underwear and would happily buy the pjs again if they made them the way that they used to (and I am under 40. 4.2 out of 5 stars 44. I don't know why VS would have ever made such a decision. We've gathered some of our favorite items to shop below before we say farewell. I was so happy to find some VS eyeshadows and lipglosses on Poshmark recently. They stopped sending catalogues about 7 years ago but added the current one when I purchased. Yet we mostly recall Seymour from her spreads on publications like Sports Illustrated and Vogue. Bought ALL my jeans, shoes, and coats from them - wouldn't even waste my time looking elsewhere. I am very glad I bought when they were in their heyday. My biggest question is why they stopped a successful line of clothing from Moda; stopped a very successful and well known brand. SighIt's up to ladies like us though to keep "Classy" alive so chin up. OMG, I was just wearing an MODAInternational dress today from Victoria Secret - still in style and still good quality. I didn't realize the post was getting shared on Facebookthanks for letting me know! LOL. Date it was purchased: January 1, 1982 6. they would fit and look perfect regardless of what body shape and size one could be. I am 30 and I can still remember going in to the vs stores with all the smelly body sprays. As of May 2020, with over 1,070 stores, Victoria's Secret remained the largest lingerie retailer in the United States. I shopped VS in my 30s, 40s, and 50s and have steadily watched the clothing quality sink to the bottom. Now, there's such a sleazy element to it all. And now they've really damaged their rep with this. Target on Monday also announced some changes to its website . 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. Razek is certainly right about the show being a "fantasy," as the costumes and the bodies of the models who sport them are both unrealistic and largely unattainable to the average American woman. I just bought the tuxedo suit on Poshmark for $100! Miss the catalog too. 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. As a matter of fact, that beautiful grey nightgown that Tatjana is wearing in your post. moda international used exceptional quality material! Anyone I don't know why any past VS model wouldn't jump on this business opportunity??? I cant be certain because the tag is practically blank, I can only make out the size and a few care instructions but it fits me like a DREAM!! His vision was summed up by Slate's Naomi Barr in 2013: "Raymond imagined a Victorian boudoir, replete with dark wood, oriental rugs, and silk drapery. Used to spend a lot more money at VS than I do now. I hope they fire the managers who decided to get rid of Moda International What an idiotic decision! at JC Penney. Victoria's Secret. I still have some clothing items from back then, I wear to this day, especially the cotton yoga pants and the cotton tee shop tops- I hang on to them for dear life! In fact, the brands that are often held up as alternatives Rihannas Savage x Fenty and Kim Kardashians Skims slot pretty neatly into these two categories, stylistically speaking. I also have a Black one and a French Blue one. an hourglass figure. And the ones that are remaining, most of them I already own. Waters outlined some of the steps the company is taking to try to win shoppers back: "Our vision is pretty ambitious. Or, maybe it's just too late :-(. I'm fine with a little bit "cagey" every now and then, but even their swimwear doesn't leave anything to the imagination. "[Competitors] carp at us because we're the leader," Razek told Vogue. Its assets included six stores and one . Hey what is your next go-to jean now?Your article is hilarious!I met John Mayer, too. It was such a special place. L Brands acquired Victoria's Secret in 1982 for $1 million, adding it to Les Wexner's war chest of mall brands that already included Express, Lane Bryant and The Limited. Call and close the credit card. I am in VS to surround myself with all things feminine, not plumberesque muscle tops. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. He also split the brand into three Victoria's Secret Lingerie, Victoria's Secret Beauty, and Pink and recruited a CEO for each division. I agree!!! We want to look classy and sexy, professional but stylish. Bring back the wings but put them on everybody! I would totally wear this sleepwear in the summer. The 2010 panties, after 3 washings gave way and nothing was holding right, a M was like an XXL. The prices have increased and there's no way to justify this. Good to know I'm not the only one who misses the classical, beautiful way women use to dress. Found this article wondering about what happened to the VS Moda International line. Very disappointing. They do make bra/panty sets but no garter belts to match and they stopped making stockings. Everything has stupid-looking, unoriginal graphics or giant skanky ass-lettering. I literally stocked up on new bras and panties have a whole two drawers full. Sorry, these modern lassies just don't do it for me. I too miss the clothes and am actually wearing my very worn Londons now. If I had a dollar for every girl that gave me the sales pitch while walking through the store. We asked dermatologists about the pros and cons of this trending tech. It used to be that I bought most of my clothes from VS b/c they had great work wear and casual wear that actually fit me. And I can't find any good replacement lines of clothes. The cut of the pajamas is awful, the patterns are horrendous, the perfumes all smell sickly sweet, like bubblegum, and now evidently they no longer even sell satin pajamas. I was saving them for jeans but alas, that is no longer possible. Gadzooks 7. 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. They say this is a throw away society and they sure found a way to throw away their loyal customers.R.I.P. Tried going into the store for the first time in many years and was so dismayed by what it had become. The high quality glossy page catalogs came almost daily - it was annoying and definitely wasteful. That was the final straw. Model Tyra Banks. According to Fashionista the brand confirmed that it will stop selling clothes, accessories, shoes, swimwear, and all categories that are only sold online and in specialty stores. "Nothing about the brand the aesthetic, the product nothing really resonated with me.". I like classy and elegant clothing so when I saw Victoria Secret only having the pink line I was like ok not everyone likes to have graphic designs on there clothing and not always you want to be dress as a cheerleader or a school girl. They actually tell you that you can just cut them to the desired length! It is a shame. The quality of their clothing at that time was quite good; I had dresses and suit jackets from them that were lined and tailored. Claudia Schiffer also modeled for the catalogs. Evercore ISI analyst Omar Saad echoed the sentiment that progress is being made but said there are still proof points to watch for. Because of this, he became one of the most important people in the modeling world, helping to launch the careers of Gisele Bndchen, Tyra Banks, and Heidi Klum. Thank you for posting this. Love the blog post. sad to say I don't for muchh there anymore. At Victoria's Secret, a big turnaround effort is underway to regain trust with women after years of declining sales. I miss vs and moda international clothes as well . I think the stores are tacky and the perfumes are far too fruity. I concur - I have a pair of London Jeans (still my favorite since I can get into them again) and a few pairs of the yoga pairs. Well, now a new ad campaign that celebrates the Victorias Secret of today, as a spokeswoman said, is here, promising weve changed and we see you and featuring women of different skin colors, ages, shapes and abilities, looking super-comfortable in simple silk bras and panties. No overspill, it lies flat on my ribcage and the wide-ish straps have that rubberized stuff that prevents slipping!! Don't most of us over 21 have jobs to go to five days a week and need to dress for?And as others have said, why are they turning their backs on the women with jobs who have the means to buy their clothing? That review got over 100 likes - So, they obviously pay NO attention to the feelings of longtime customers who helped make them profitable. SELF may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. WTF, Victoria's Secret? So sad. I'm throwing in my two cents. That included revamping the colors andpatterns of the product line as well as the look of the stores and expanding them into malls across the U.S. (Sadly, Raymond committed suicide in 1993 by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge.). 2 yrs later the quality just wasn't. 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. A few weeks ago, VS sent me a new "Angel" card in the mail (their cutesy name for their store card) and a $10 birthday gift card. On Monday, the two companies' management teams held a virtual investor meeting to detail what the split will look like and what growth lies ahead. Everything always fitted, there was never any doubt about sizing. It had these macho ass cut off at the shoulder like sleeves. Also, your ideas about beauty and women are outdated and sexist. Does anyone else remember when they put out a "Country Collection" catalog that featured the jeans, casual wear, athletic gear, outerwear, etc.? "We lost relevance with the modern woman. Psychotherapist Carli Blau, Phd, LCSW breaks down all the ways our body reacts to sexual arousal, focusing on each of the five senses. Most of the time they were not be able to find what I was looking for and would waste my time trying to get me things I didn't want to when I would clearly explain to them what I was looking for. Think they were worried it would get too many ppl agreeing, or the "newbies" wondering WTH I was complaining about. The fashion is degrading. And because those lines have celebrity female founders, ones who are themselves famously sexy, they are treated as somehow other. Oh well I will just have to take extra care of the the beautiful closet full of "vintage" VS clothing that I own. Been wearing togas and sheets since. "They never supported plus ladies & now they are trying to dis my trans sisters? And Victoria's Secret has been women's first love from the beginning. The stores were pleasant to go in as well. Plus it was so well made. The two companies' management teams held a virtual investor meeting Monday to detail what the split will look like and what growth lies ahead. That's the ONLY jeans I've ever bought and I can't find them any where now. Photograph . I also wore a lot of their clothes when I first started working in the early 90s and loved their lingerie and accessories. They are cheap, stretchy thin cotton material type pants that one could buy for $10 in a Walmart store. This could be why, according to former executives. I guess younger set doesn't have the ability to distinguish class, elegance, etc. How sad for us consumers who just want good quality, attractive clothing but are unable to find that anymore at a reasonable price. They keep changing the design of the bottles, then discontinue a few of the classic scents. I only buy panties from them now because all of the fitness inspired clothing they offer can be found at better prices and with more eye-catching designs through other brands. Shop all women's clothing at Victoria's Secret. I will just add pieces to my wardrobe to wear with my pieces for VS and keep it moving. Slowly we have become accustomed to cheaper materials and poor quality. I still own that nightgown. However, after reading this entire blog, I feel compelled to comment. You can find a lot of Moda International pieces on eBay -- I'm tempted next winter to look for one of their winter coats. I do wear the most lived yoga pants but those may be discontinued as well. Went online the year they quit carrying the line of jeans to order my yearly stock of London Jeans, the old boyfriend style sweatpants & the Mayfair pj's. If anyone knows where else they sell moda international, please share. The label said they were made in Sri Lanka so perhaps the factory still exists and is making them for someone else? I still have cocktail dresses that I adored. We're both very, very disappointed. So bummed Oh my god! Alessandra Ambrosio in wings, November 2010. They were such high quality and fit so well. SELF does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It's how I've been feeling since I first heard they were shutting down the clothing line.even in the years coming to that point I noticed how the marketing changed from elegant, feminine, classy to bed-headed, teeny-bopper waiting whose sole purpose is to look like a gypsy at Coachella. No, I don't think we should," adding, "Because the show is a fantasy. It comes in EDT, body mist, and body care collections. In 2016, Business Insider called Pink, which is made for and marketed to the brand's younger consumer base, "the future of Victoria's Secret." I'm a 25 year old woman. I still have a closet full of them, with no way to replace them now as they wear out.I do have to say that I still love their bras, especially the Angel and Body lines, and their sports bras are the only ones that give me enough support for the horseback riding I do. I really have a hard time finding clothes that I like. People slammed Victoria's Secret after its marketing chief made controversial comments about transgender models, but he didn't resign. Bring the good quality clothing and shoes back. I was a VS clothes junkie too! Then they have Victoria's Sport, but who wants to walk around in work out gear all day? If there is a piece of your content used in one of my posts that you wish removed, kindly contact me via the contact form and I will delete it. That workd that mafe me feel classy and beautiful . spokesperson for Victoria's Secret told Insider. Agree with every comment here. like to see lower prices. Thanks for letting me re-live some memories! I was so excited about tje gum and mints they jad later when I was a teenager. OMG i feel the same way! Jump to Section 1. They deserve to go bankrupt and shut down. When you look at older clothes you have stored in your closet, you can see the quality that used to be the norm. And the clothes were beautiful; sexy yet classy. Their patterns used to be understated and lovely, and the cut of the pajamas was generous and comfortable, as sleepwear should be. It's basically all lounge wear and labels. I love the comfortable tee shirts but DO NOT want PINK plastered across my chest, or my 40+ belly button peeking out from my waist.
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