Jeffrey Epstein’s long association with L Brands CEO Les Wexner and the Victoria’s Secret empire cast a dark shadow over the lingerie giant once his crimes came to light. Epstein had used his proximity to the brand as a tool of manipulation, allegedly luring young women by claiming he could introduce them to Victoria’s Secret executives or make them models. When those connections became widely reported, the brand’s ties to Epstein fueled outrage and added to mounting criticism that the fashion show promoted exploitative beauty standards and objectified women in an era that was moving toward inclusivity and accountability.

By the time Epstein’s scandal erupted publicly, Victoria’s Secret was already in decline, struggling with plummeting ratings for its annual fashion show and a reputation increasingly seen as out of step with modern values. The Epstein revelations amplified these problems, cementing the brand’s image as tainted by predatory behavior and tone-deaf to cultural change. Under the weight of financial losses, backlash, and its founder’s controversial ties to Epstein, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was officially canceled in 2019, marking the end of what had once been one of the most high-profile spectacles in fashion.


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