Exclusive: Top executives at @VictoriasSecret for many years fostered a culture of misogyny, bullying and harassment — and Jeffrey Epstein was just the tip of the iceberg. by @jbsgreenberg @katierosman @sapna @JamesStewartNYT nytimes.com/2020/02/01/bus…
The company’s longtime #2 executive was the subject of repeated complaints, including trying to kiss and touch models backstage. HR was warned; nothing happened.
Employees and models spoke to @nytimes on the record for the first time to describe what happened.
Employees and models spoke to @nytimes on the record for the first time to describe what happened.
Some aspiring models were so eager to curry favor with Victoria’s Secret that they agreed to pose nude for a prominent photographer, who published their photos (w/ the models’ permission) in an $1800 book.
Some execs worried about the appearance of exploitation.
Some execs worried about the appearance of exploitation.
We shared a long list of our findings with @VictoriasSecret. They didn’t dispute a single point. Instead, the company’s independent board members said they are trying to do better and expressed “regret” about past mistakes.
