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Victoria's Secret's comeback show draws backlash timed to its own return

The New York Times, Oct 19 · read the original

A 'nepo baby' casting controversy breaks days before the Oct.

18 runway show, with longtime Angel Romee Strijd posting about being left off the roster, even as the brand revives its signature Fantasy Bra to what the Times calls an old stereotype of sexy.

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