Victoria's Secret made the decision to not air a televised swim special for 2017. They have also decided to stop the VS Swim line and just offer swimwear for the VS PINK division. I am hoping in the future they reverse this decision.
When Victoria's Secret first launched the swim televised special in 2015 and then repeated a special in 2016, it seemed to be orchestrated well. They have been selling swimwear for many years prior to having a televised swim special and perhaps wanted better sales results from this expensive exposure.
Let's take a walk down memory lane to see Joan Smalls filming footage for the 2015 VS Swim Special in her hometown Puerto Rico where Maroon 5 performed live on the beachy sands.
I was actually shocked when it was announced that Jasmine Tookes would be wearing the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra for the annual lingerie fashion show. To be held at the Grand Palais in Paris, France was exciting news enough. But to showcase a Black model this time around with the highest honor of wearing the million dollar bra just got me feeling really proud as a Black female fan of Victoria's Secret for many years.
The last time a Black model wore the million dollar bra was back in 2007 when Selita Ebanks strutted down the runway in the "Holiday Fantasy Bra." In 2004 and in 1997 Tyra Banks rocked the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra. Three Black models in the 20-year history of Victoria's Secret with 4 showings total. I guess 4 out of 20 ain't so bad!
Here's the list:
Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra Model List
2016 ~ Jasmine Tookes
♥ Bright Night Fantasy Bra $3 million
2015 ~ Lily Aldridge
♥ Fireworks Fantasy Bra $2 million