From Vanity Fair · José Criales-Unzueta · · 1m 30s
Romee Strijd's Victoria's Secret Casting Drama
Romee Strijd explains why she was not cast for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show despite attending the casting.
In brief
Romee Strijd explains why she was not cast for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show despite attending the casting. Romee Strijd says Victoria's Secret informed her agency she wasn't cast on September 6 but attended the casting until September 10, demanding clear communication. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Casting Drama Unfolds
Romee Strijd was not cast for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show despite attending the casting event.
“I had been on option since early summer”
Victoria's Secret Statement
Victoria's Secret informed Romee Strijd's agency IMG on September 6 she was not cast.
“Victoria's Secret had said in a statement that on September 6, Piergiorgio Del Moro, who cast the show, had informed Strijd’s agency, IMG, that she was not cast.”
Strijd's Timeline
Strijd attended the casting until September 10 but received no explanation from Victoria's Secret or IMG.
“I asked IMG for clarification but still haven’t received an explanation.”
Strijd's Demand
Strijd says clear communication is needed after preparation and planning for a casting decision.
“They have every right to decide whom they invite or book, but after that preparation and planning, I think clear communication is a reasonable expectation.”
No Response from IMG
IMG did not reply to requests for comment on the casting decision.
“I again reached out to IMG for comment as well and have yet to hear back.”
Strijd's Perspective
Strijd believes keeping someone hopeful when a decision might change is unfair when plans are made.
“Keeping someone hopeful because a decision might change isn’t fair when they’re making plans and putting their time and energy into something.”
Social Media Transparency
Strijd used social media to explain the situation after Victoria's Secret made its statement.
“This is an age of social-media-induced radical transparency, and Strijd appears to be coming out on top by pure virtue of laying it all out.”
Casting Timeline
Strijd attended the casting event on September 10 but was not cast by Victoria's Secret.
“I had been on option since early summer”
Victoria's Secret's Position
Victoria's Secret states they have the right to decide who they cast for the Fashion Show.
“They have every right to decide whom they invite or book”
Strijd's Agency
IMG agency did not respond to requests for comment on the casting decision.
“I again reached out to IMG for comment as well and have yet to hear back.”
What Happens Next
Strijd is seeking clear communication from Victoria's Secret and IMG about the casting decision.
“If there is still uncertainty, say that honestly”
The big picture
Romee Strijd says Victoria's Secret informed her agency she wasn't cast on September 6 but attended the casting until September 10, demanding clear communication.
