Lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret is"rethinking" its annual fashion show, according to a memo sent to employees by L Brands CEO Les Wexner on Friday that was obtained by CNBC.
div > div.group > p:first-child"> Wexner said network television is no longer the"right fit" for the event, which has been broadcast on ABC and CBS for almost 20 years. He said the company instead will focus on creating a"new kind of event." Viewership for the fashion show has been dropping. The last show, televised in December, suffered the worst ratings in its broadcast history. That's as Victoria's Secret has been facing more criticism from women, its core customers, for trying to sell bedazzled bras and skimpy underwear on slim supermodels.An L Brands spokeswoman declined to comment.
The strength and positive perception of the Victoria's Secret brand is unparalleled, and our fashion show has revolutionized the mix of fashion and entertainment around the world … a key factor in the building of the brand. Fashion is a business of change. We must evolve and change to grow. With that in mind, we have decided to re-think the traditional Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Going forward we don't believe network television is the right fit. In 2019 and beyond, we're focusing on developing exciting and dynamic content and a new kind of event – delivered to our customers on platforms that she's glued to … and in ways that will push the boundaries of fashion in the global digital age.
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