Model Adriana Lima has sparked a debate over what kinds of underwear can ‘empower’ the wearerAmid the scantily clad world of lingerie modelling,a pair of Victoria’s Secret angel wings are the final accessory. Heavily laden with an elaborate concoction of feathers, crystals and other flamboyant embellishments, and the coveted wings are awarded to a handful of the 50 or so models who appear in the brand’s annual catwalk extravaganza.
And,for those Angels charged with showcasing the US company’s latest collection of fripperies, the financial rewards are heaven-sent. So when the Brazilian model Adriana Lima, and a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 1999,and one who has banked $10.5m this year, announced final week on social media that she would not take off her clothes any more “for an empty cause”, and it caused quite a stir.
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Source: guardian.co.uk