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Victoria's Secret Struggles: Uplifting an Intimate Empire

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For many, Victoria’s Secret represented the epitome of femininity, confidence, and glamour. But as our culture shifted toward authenticity and inclusivity, the brand has struggled to evolve. In this episode, we break down how the most iconic lingerie empire dulled its shine, what their attempted rebrand is missing, and what it would take to rebuild trust with today’s consumer.

We explore the business, the culture, the fashion, and the future.

Is it too late for Victoria’s Secret to reinvent itself? Or is there still power in the fantasy?

We break down:

● How Victoria's Secret rose to cultural dominance

● Why the brand struggled as beauty standards shifted

● The competition from Skims, Spanx, and next-gen lingerie brands

● The challenges of rebranding when the market has already moved on

● What it really means for a company to be inclusive beyond marketing

● Why transformation needs to happen internally, not just on the runway

We also explore the path forward, proposing ways for the brand to honor its heritage while embracing a broader definition of femininity and confidence.

This episode is part culture, part business strategy, part brand therapy.

Key Takeaways

● Consumers today are not just buying products. They want to see themselves reflected and respected.

● Performative inclusion will not work. Authenticity requires representation in leadership, design, and decision-making.

● The fantasy does not need to disappear. It just has to widen to include a broader spectrum of customers.

● Brands that survive cultural shifts are the ones that act proactively, not reactively.

Subscribe for more deep dives where we fix big business problems with fresh perspectives.

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• Website – www.wefixeditpod.com

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Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wefixeditpod

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/wefixeditpod

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@WeFixedItPod

If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends!

Keep listening to find out how we fix companies and put them back better than we found them.

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For many, Victoria’s Secret represented the epitome of femininity, confidence, and glamour. But as our culture shifted toward authenticity and inclusivity, the brand has struggled to evolve. In this episode, we break down how the most iconic lingerie empire dulled its shine, what their attempted rebrand is missing, and what it would take to rebuild trust with today’s consumer.

We explore the business, the culture, the fashion, and the future.

Is it too late for Victoria’s Secret to reinvent itself? Or is there still power in the fantasy?

We break down:

● How Victoria's Secret rose to cultural dominance

● Why the brand struggled as beauty standards shifted

● The competition from Skims, Spanx, and next-gen lingerie brands

● The challenges of rebranding when the market has already moved on

● What it really means for a company to be inclusive beyond marketing

● Why transformation needs to happen internally, not just on the runway

We also explore the path forward, proposing ways for the brand to honor its heritage while embracing a broader definition of femininity and confidence.

This episode is part culture, part business strategy, part brand therapy.

Key Takeaways

● Consumers today are not just buying products. They want to see themselves reflected and respected.

● Performative inclusion will not work. Authenticity requires representation in leadership, design, and decision-making.

● The fantasy does not need to disappear. It just has to widen to include a broader spectrum of customers.

● Brands that survive cultural shifts are the ones that act proactively, not reactively.

Subscribe for more deep dives where we fix big business problems with fresh perspectives.

Links

• Website – www.wefixeditpod.com

• Follow us on:

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wefixeditpod

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/wefixeditpod

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@WeFixedItPod

If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends!

Keep listening to find out how we fix companies and put them back better than we found them.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  continue reading

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