November 16, 201311 yr Damage control! Jessica Hart's Taylor Swift Diss Was Misinterpreted, Says Victoria's Secret Executive Setting the record straight! Though supermodel Jessica Hart reportedly said that performer Taylor Swift "just didn't fit" at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, the brand's chief marketing officer, Edward Razek, was thrilled with the pop singer's performance. What's more, he tells Us Weekly exclusively that Hart's comments were misinterpreted. On Nov. 13, Hart was asked by WWD at the fashion show's after-party whether Swift could pull off being a Victoria's Secret model. "God bless her heart. I think she's great," said Hart. "But I don't know, to me, she didn't fit." Indeed, the Angels themselves had a wonderful time with the young songstress, 23, he says: "I know that for fact. I talked to them. If you don't believe me, look at the Angels Instagram posts. Wherever possible they posted shots of themselves with Taylor. In fact, they insisted she be in the 2013 Angels class picture that was taken at the end of the show, and nearly all asked to have a picture taken with her backstage. She is as good and strong and powerful and beautiful an artist as I've ever come across." "Taylor's not ready to be an Angel? She's more than ready to be anything she wants to be," he says. "I could not have more respect for this woman, or be more appreciative of her participation, and I can speak for the entire VS brand, the crew, and most certainly the Angels." He adds: "We honestly could not have been happier with Taylor. She rocked the house. Sounded great. Looked stunning. And had the best time with the Angels. Some things I let slide. But not this. It couldn't be more wrong." Today, Razek has come forward to clarify Hart's comments. "I have personally been in contact with Jessica Hart and she said she was 'wildly misinterpreted' and that she thought Taylor was 'amazing,'" Razek tells Us. "She is stunned that anyone would think differently. And that's something we can all agree on." Razek continues, "I can tell you that everyone at Victoria's Secret was blown away by Taylor's performance. She could not be more beautiful or talented, that we felt extremely lucky to have her, and that she is welcome back to do the show anytime she wants." The 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will air on Dec. 10 at 10 p.m. EST on CBS. usmagazine.com
November 16, 201311 yr I would love to take part of the conversation about VS/PINK sellings, but I'm so pissed that VS hasn't a store here in Italy. I mean... Camon, Italy is a Fashion Country. Seriously, VS?! Sorry to break it to you but VS is not going to open any stores in Italy or Paris anytime soon (not in 2014 at least). they are going to focus on opening more stores in Canada, the UK, Middle East, Turkey, and China/Hong Kong.
November 16, 201311 yr And Paris especially, why don't they open store in Paris? Since they love France so much... 1. It is a competitive market in Paris. They need to be thoughtful and strategic in order to be able to go against the other brands in France. 2) It is not where the big money is. Asia (esp. China) & the Middle East is where they could grow their business the best.
November 16, 201311 yr VS has 1 proper store in Europe and that's London!European Airports:London (3 stores) - UKAmsterdam (2 stores) - HollandMoscow - RussiaSt.Petersburg - RussiaMilan - ItalyStockholm - SwedenGothenburg - SwedenLisbon - PortugalHamburg - GermanyAthens - GreeceCopenhagen - DenmarkPrague - Czech RepublicZurich - SwitzerlandIstanbul - TurkeyComing soon:Munich - Germany (airport)
November 16, 201311 yr VS has 1 proper store in Europe and that's London! ... According to L Brand (International) President, Martin Waters, there are 3 stores currently in the UK. He also said they plan to open 5-6 more in 2014
November 16, 201311 yr VS has 1 proper store in Europe and that's London! ... According to L Brand (International) President, Martin Waters, there are 3 stores currently in the UK. He also said they plan to open 5-6 more in 2014 1 in the city and 2 airports! Luton & HeathrowHmm they also have one at Stansted! So 1 shop in the city and the rest is airport
November 16, 201311 yr I thought Jessica meant in regards to her being a vs model. Wasn't that the reporters question? It wasn't in regard to her performing at the show.
November 16, 201311 yr VS has 1 proper store in Europe and that's London! ... According to L Brand (International) President, Martin Waters, there are 3 stores currently in the UK. He also said they plan to open 5-6 in 2014 1 in the city and 2 airports! Luton & Heathrow Yes, there are airports stores but I was talking about actual stores. I was incorrect in my original post. There are 5, not 3, stores currently in the UK (3 are North of London): Bond Street, Stratford (sp?) near the Olympic Village, Trafford Centre (Manchester), Meadowhall (Sheffield), and Trinity Centre (Leeds).
November 16, 201311 yr VS has 1 proper store in Europe and that's London! ... According to L Brand (International) President, Martin Waters, there are 3 stores currently in the UK. He also said they plan to open 5-6 in 2014 1 in the city and 2 airports! Luton & HeathrowYes, there are airports stores but I was talking about actual stores. I was incorrect in my original post. There are 5, not 3, stores currently in the UK (3 are North of London): Bond Street, Stratford (sp?) near the Olympic Village; Trafford Center (Manchester), Meadowhall (Sheffield), and Trinity Centre (Leeds).I have been to the one in Manchester & London and well ehm the airport one is a better shop (speaking of the Manchester one)! So let me stick to my 1 proper shop I agree on what you said before Europe and especially cities like Paris are super competitive markets for VS and I wonder if they ever start opening proper shops here if they will survive... because you wouldnt believe how much difference in price there is on some VS articles bought in the US and Europe. ps I am actually surprised how many European airports have a VS store
November 17, 201311 yr I have been to the one in Manchester & London and well ehm the airport one is a better shop (speaking of the Manchester one)! So let me stick to my 1 proper shop The airport and international stores looks so much better than most of the stores in the US! They also sell more accessories and novelty items. I wish they would do that here as well
November 17, 201311 yr I thought Jessica meant in regards to her bring a vs model. Wasn't that the reporters question? It wasn't in regard to her performing at the show. You know the media loves twisting & manipulating words and blowing things out of proportion
November 17, 201311 yr Oh yes, I bought a supercute VS iPhone case at the airport in Amsterdam and in NY they told me they didn't sell the one I had...Since we have a VS shop at Amsterdam airport they also broadcast VSFS on Dutch tv. I believe 2010 was the first time and Doutzen is hosting it every year
November 17, 201311 yr VS has 1 proper store in Europe and that's London!European Airports:London (3 stores) - UKAmsterdam (2 stores) - HollandMoscow - RussiaSt.Petersburg - RussiaMilan - ItalyStockholm - SwedenGothenburg - SwedenLisbon - PortugalHamburg - GermanyAthens - GreeceCopenhagen - DenmarkPrague - Czech RepublicZurich - SwitzerlandIstanbul - TurkeyComing soon:Munich - Germany (airport)There are two VS Beauty & Accesories stores in Warsaw, Poland but I'm not sure if that counts (they're not selling any lingerie here)
November 17, 201311 yr VS has 1 proper store in Europe and that's London! ... According to L Brand (International) President, Martin Waters, there are 3 stores currently in the UK. He also said they plan to open 5-6 in 2014 1 in the city and 2 airports! Luton & Heathrow Yes, there are airports stores but I was talking about actual stores. I was incorrect in my original post. There are 5, not 3, stores currently in the UK (3 are North of London): Bond Street, Stratford (sp?) near the Olympic Village, Trafford Centre (Manchester), Meadowhall (Sheffield), and Trinity Centre (Leeds). but in airport stores (near Milan) they sell only perfumes and accessories. Not lingerie.
November 17, 201311 yr The shoes at this year's VSFS were to die for. Except for BOP and Pink. And BI some weren't too great.
November 17, 201311 yr I thought Jessica meant in regards to her bring a vs model. Wasn't that the reporters question? It wasn't in regard to her performing at the show. You know the media loves twisting & manipulating words and blowing things out of proportion That they do. If anyone should be brought up for things they said it was Jourdan in that instagram video. Very rude.
November 17, 201311 yr ^ I agree, but Jourdan didn't "say" anything the media could twist or manipulate. Jessica did. All Jourdan did was make face and said "yeah" a few times. Also, wwd has more readers & followers than newsday. I think wwd just wanted to stir up drama to increase their readership.
November 17, 201311 yr ^ I agree, but Jourdan didn't "say" anything the media could twist or manipulate. Jessica did. All Jourdan did was make face and said "yeah" a few times. Also, wwd has more readers & followers than newsday. I think wwd just wanted to stir up drama to increase their readership.That's true. WWD are tricky little snakes.
November 17, 201311 yr I was looking at Chanel's 2010 outfit from the Heavenly Bodies section and damn that out was pretty simple but hella beautiful and would have fitted perfectly in this year's Snow Angels section especially if they changed that center piece to look like a snow flake.
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