Top-ranking Victoria's Secret exec is reportedly stepping down less than a year after he sparked backlash with comments about transgender and plus-size models

Ed Razek, the controversial CMO of Victoria's Secret parent company L Brands, is stepping down, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The news comes less than a year after Razek faced backlash for saying Victoria's Secret's annual fashion show should not feature"transsexuals" because"the show is a fantasy." On Monday morning, Valentina Sampaio appeared to announce via Instagram that she had been hired as the brand's first openly transgender model.

Ed Razek, the controversial CMO of Victoria's Secret parent company L Brands, is stepping down, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The news comes less than a year after Razek faced backlash for saying Victoria's Secret's annual fashion show should not feature"transsexuals" because"the show is a fantasy." On Monday morning, Valentina Sampaio appeared to announce via Instagram that she had been hired as the brand's first openly transgender model.

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In a company first, Victoria’s Secret hires openly transgender modelVictoria’s Secret has been criticized for omitting transgender models from its shows and advertising. Will never be buying this junk. Almost gagged when I read this. Move over runway camel toe! Moose knuckle is here!!! Exciting times!!!! They lost their main recruiter Jeffery Epstein....
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