Hadid posted five photos of herself modeling knee-high snakeskin boots, plus a black push-up bra and high-waisted underwear set, which showcased her slim figure and rib cage. And according to some commenters, they find her lingerie-clad photos “disturbing.”
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“Skin and bone. That second page is quite frankly disturbing,” one commenter wrote. “I have nothing against being slim but this is unhealthy on so many levels. Shame on @victoriassecret for encouraging and promoting this totally unrealistic image. We must put an end to the concept of looks = value.”
Another Instagram follower wrote: “I will never understand why bones protruding through skin is considered beautiful.”
A third commenter expressed support of Bella, but was also concerned about the impact the images will have on others. “I think @bellahadid is gorgeous but she does look a bit boney in these photos and I worry how this will impact some women with body issues.”
Hadid didn’t reply to commenters directly, but she altered her original caption of the photo with a reaction to the backlash.
“@victoriassecretfittings today💛i can’t wait for you to see all of the beautiful outfits …i’m so grateful to be a part of the show again, feeling happier and healthier than ever🖤 (all body types are different and react differently to a great workout routine and a healthy diet❤️💪🏼🌟)”
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“I want to see women like myself and women I see every day in magazines, on runways and in bras all over the world,” Lawleyshared in the petition. “So let’s start changing things from the top!”
The brand has made strides in diversity,casting 19 models of color this year. Rising supermodel Winnie Harlow will also make her VS debut, the first model with visible vitiligo, a skin condition which causes the loss of pigment in patches, to take the VS stage.
Hadid has been walking in the fashion showsince 2016and willjoin sister Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner and more.
The 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion show will air Dec. 2 at 10 p.m. on ABC.
source: people.com
