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Victoria's Secret Casting Drama Explained
Romee Strijd's absence from Victoria's Secret Fashion Show sparks online debate over 2010s models and inclusivity.
In brief
Romee Strijd's absence from Victoria's Secret Fashion Show sparks online debate over 2010s models and inclusivity. Romee Strijd was dropped from Victoria's Secret Fashion Show casting after training and waiting for confirmation, sparking online discussions about the brand's shift from 2010s models to inclusivity…
2012 nostalgia hits
Online chatter about Victoria's Secret models returning to the show spikes as fans recall 2010s stars.
Romee Strijd's casting drama
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Strijd posted TikToks explaining she wasn't cast after training all summer and waiting for agency confirmation.
Agency communication
VS confirmed Strijd was released from casting on September 6 but didn't share this with her agency.
Online reaction
Fans argue on TikTok and Instagram about Strijd's absence and other 2010s models not being cast.
“I love inclusivity, we need models that all look different, but there’s something ethereal about the early VS shows, every girl had that IT factor that’s what made it so iconic, we want the bouncy blowouts and the cute iconic outfits”
VS response
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VS representative said Strijd holds an important place with the brand and values her dedication to the company.
“Romee holds an important place within Victoria’s Secret and we deeply value her longstanding relationship with the brand and the dedication she has demonstrated throughout her career with us”
2010s models missing
Strijd, Taylor Hill, and Lais Ribeiro are among 2010s models not cast this year despite VS's rebrand efforts.
VS rebranding
VS has added new models like Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser while keeping some 2010s stars.
Inclusivity debate
Fans argue VS's shift to inclusivity might have hurt the iconic look of early 2010s models.
2012 nostalgia
The 2012 nostalgia trend returns as fans discuss which 2010s models were left out of this year's show.
2010s model impact
Romee Strijd became emblematic of 2010s VS look through vlogs and social media presence.
VS show return
VS returned to fashion shows in 2024 after a six-year hiatus with Tyra Banks as a closer.
2027 fashion shows
The 2027 fashion shows feature new models like Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser alongside 2010s stars.
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Nepo babies like Lily McMenamy and Levi McConaughey debuted at fashion shows this season.
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The takeaway
Romee Strijd was dropped from Victoria's Secret Fashion Show casting after training and waiting for confirmation, sparking online discussions about the brand's shift from 2010s models to inclusivity.
