Brave supermodel exposes the dark side of Victoria's Secret | 60 Minutes Australia
60 Minutes Australia・14 minutes read
Bridget Malcolm exposes the dark side of the fashion industry, including anorexia, drug use, and bullying, criticizing Victoria's Secret for promoting misogyny and body shaming. Despite facing pressure to be dangerously thin, she reveals struggles with eating disorders and health issues, leading to her dismissal by Victoria's Secret and a call for industry change.
Insights
- Bridget Malcolm exposes the dark realities of the modeling industry, including anorexia, drug abuse, and sexual assault, shedding light on the toxic culture that perpetuates these issues.
- Victoria's Secret's shift towards a more diverse representation comes after criticism for promoting misogyny, body shaming, and abuse, highlighting the impact of public advocacy in driving change within the fashion industry.
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Recent questions
What is Bridget Malcolm advocating for in the modeling industry?
Change
Who are some of the glamorous models associated with Victoria's Secret?
Claudia, Gisele, Kendall
What struggles did Bridget Malcolm face in the fashion industry?
Eating disorders
Why did Victoria's Secret part ways with Bridget Malcolm?
Gaining half an inch on her hips
What changes is Victoria's Secret making to salvage its reputation?
Replacing iconic angels with diverse representation
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Summary
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Bridget Malcolm Exposes Dark Side of Modeling
- Bridget Malcolm, an Australian supermodel, is advocating for change in the modeling industry, starting with Victoria's Secret.
- Victoria's Secret was known for its iconic annual fashion show featuring glamorous models like Claudia, Gisele, and Kendall.
- Bridget Malcolm reveals the dark side of the fashion industry, including anorexia, drug use, and bullying.
- She exposes being sexually assaulted, pressured to do cocaine, and advised to have sex to lose weight.
- Bridget Malcolm criticizes Victoria's Secret for promoting a culture of misogyny, body shaming, and abuse.
- She details her struggles with eating disorders, including going three days without food and facing health issues.
- Despite her success as a model, Bridget Malcolm faced pressure to be dangerously skinny, leading to health problems.
- Victoria's Secret dumped Bridget Malcolm for gaining half an inch on her hips, contributing to her downward spiral.
- Former Victoria's Secret employees like Casey Crow Taylor also speak out about a toxic culture of bullying and misogyny.
- Victoria's Secret is undergoing a rebrand, replacing the iconic angels with a more diverse representation to salvage its reputation.
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