Must-know Facts about Victoria’s Secret

Emma | 03 - 11 - 2022
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Victoria’s Secret is one of the most famous lingerie brands globally. It was founded in 1977 by Roy Raymond. The birth of the brand started when Roy Raymond went to a department store to buy lingerie for his wife. He didn’t get what he wanted but found ugly floral-print nightgowns under harsh fluorescent lighting. The sales associates in the store treated him like a deviant. Overall, it was a disastrous shopping experience for Raymond. He also realized that not only himself but many men felt the same way. Here we are covered some of the interesting facts about Victoria’s Secret.

Raymond’s awkward shopping experience paved the way for the birth of the world-famous luxury brand- Victoria’s Secret. Here are some of the facts you need to know about Victoria’s Secret models, angels, brands, and much more.

  • Who is Victoria in Victoria’s Secret? Yes, it’s not Raymond’s wife. Raymond chose the name Victoria to design the shop with Victorian inspired-style, so they named their brand Victoria, representing the queen. The suffix ‘Secret’ was added to emphasize the brand’s intimacy and a sophisticated English tone.
  • Why is Victoria’s Secret famous? Victoria’s Secret is famous for many things, including its trailblazing craftsmanship, marketing, and branding. Effective branding and advertising strategies are some of the main secrets behind the brands’ success. 
  • Have you heard of Victoria’s Secret’s Angels? Victoria’s Secret angels are an elite group of models. They have been one of the essential parts of the brand since the 1990s. The brand ditched their Angles a year back. Here are some of the interesting Victoria’s Secret Angels facts. 

Top 5 Interesting Victoria’s Secret

    1. Victoria’s Secret Angels were the world’s highest-paid models.
    2. Many famous Victoria’s Secret models were not given the status of angels, including Kendal Jenner.
    3. Becoming an angel is not an overnight thing. 
    4. Since 1997, there have been 41 angels. 
    5. The models have to keep friendly and healthy relationships with the media and the fans. 
  • Victoria’s secret pink facts- Pink is the junior line of Victoria’s Secret, and it mainly targets younger women of ages 13 to 22. It was founded on October 16, 2022, and it was named after 18th-century tailor Thomas Pink. 

Who Founded Victoria’s Secret?
  • A. Roy Raymond
  • B. Ada Masotti
  • C. Irène Leroux
  • D. None of the Above
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