Victoria Secret Ignorant Collection

Whilst I was looking for more catwalk collections I found that there was an uproar response to this s/s 2012 Victoria Secret Catwalk collection based on American Indians .In response to the complaints in this uproar ; Victoria Secret made the following statement ;


"We are sorry that the Native American headdress replica used in our recent fashion show has upset individuals. We sincerely apologize as we absolutely had no intention to offend anyone. Out of respect, we will not be including the outfit in any broadcast, marketing materials nor in any other way."


This is a letter which a customer sent to Victoria Secret in response to this collection.




To:
Victoria's Secret
Monica Mitro, EVP of PR
Limited Brands, Owners of Victoria's Secret
Erica Zurmehly, PR person for VS Lingerie, Sport, and Fashion Show

I was particularly disturbed to learn about the inclusion of blatant racist stereotypes in your upcoming televised fashion show.

"I am also a Victoria's Secret customer...or was, until today. Not only does your company's decision to include a white model wearing stereotypical "Native" garb mock Native women and Native peoples in general with this poor taste inclusion, your lack of response or...

I was particularly disturbed to learn about the inclusion of blatant racist stereotypes in your upcoming televised fashion show.
your lack of response or action to remove this footage from the show and apologize for your callousness and insensitivity pushes me to realize VS is not the company I thought it was."