It was recently revealed that Victoria's Secret has booked their first model with Vitiligo to walk their highly-anticipated annual Fashion Show, with Winnie Harlow set to join the rest of the angels. The lingerie brand will have one of its most diverse shows ever, and yes – while they're still the tall, leggy girls with incredibly toned bods that we're used to seeing – this year, models of all kinds of backgrounds and ethnicities will be storming the runway.

However, one model who's worked with VS for the past six years doesn't seem to quite understand the significance of it all, and has recently come under fire for some very tone-deaf remarks about diversity.

Devon Windsor, a white model who will be doing her sixth VS show in a row, has been criticised for complaining about the difficulties she's experienced as a blonde to a group of models who were talking about the discrimination they've faced as women of colour.

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The moment was captured on E!'s documentary series, Model Squad, where a group of models including Olivia Culpo, Daniela Braga, Ping Hue, Ashley Moore, and Shanina Shaik were talking about how their industry has slowly become more accepting of a greater array of models.

Despite that, the girls were discussing how they've faced discrimination by brands who are still reluctant to book models who aren't white, when Devon chimed in with a totally ignorant anecdote of her own.

"What are you guys talking about?" Olivia asked. "Diversity," Ping answered. Shanina continued to tell a story of how she was bullied due to her skin colour, being told she'd never be able to book jobs with high-fashion brands.

"A lot of black girls would have to miss Milan because we wouldn’t be able to walk in the shows because [designers] didn’t want girls that colour," she explained.

It was a refreshing conversation to see aired on television, with the girls openly talking about the persistent issues in the industry in an honest and civil manner. That is, until Devon butted in.

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The 24-year-old from Missouri complained about living abroad (in Paris and Italy, boo hoo!) and not knowing the language, and then made an absurd comment about how "hard" it is to be blonde.

"I literally f*cking went through hell and literally lived in different countries like every other month and didn’t speak that language," she said. "I didn’t speak Paris, didn’t speak Italian. And I did that for like, two years."

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When the girls responded that it didn't seem as if she could really "relate" to what they were talking about, Devon defended herself by attempting to point out the difficulties that come with having blonde hair.

"You know how hard it is to be blonde?" she exclaimed. "I have to get a highlight every month! Do you know how expensive that is?"

As you can imagine, viewers were not happy with her remarks.

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She since issued an apology on Twitter, though some are speculating whether the words are really hers since they don't believe a person who said "I didn't speak Paris" would use the same language.

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Olivia also defended Devon, saying the conversation was "misconstrued to manufacture drama" on the show.

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Regardless of what Devon's intentions were, her contribution to the conversation shows a lack of respect to a serious issue. Think before you speak, I say.

Lizzo has shared her thoughts on Victoria's Secret's move to more inclusivity in the models they use for their runway shows - and it's safe to say she is less than impressed.

The lingerie giant has announced it will be reviving its famous annual fashion show after a four-year break with one key difference - the models.

Victoria's Secret had previously come under fire for only featuring slim models and perpetuating a potentially dangerous body ideal for young women.

However, their upcoming fashion show will feature plus-sized models in the brand's designs for the first time.

Teasing the return of its famed fashion show, Victoria's Secret shared a snippet of what fans can expect from this year's runway showcase.

As well as past models including Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber, the underwear giant also featured plus-sized models in the promo, including Paloma Elsesser.

While the move towards greater representation of different body shapes is a step in the right direction, it has still left fashion fans divided.

Musician Lizzo, 34, took to Twitter to question whether it was true inclusivity or merely performative, sharing the video and adding: "This is a win for inclusivity for inclusivity’s sake.

"But if brands start doing this only because they’ve received backlash then what happens when the ‘trends’ change again? Do the CEOs of these companies value true inclusivity? Or do they just value money?"

Lizzo herself has launched her own shapewear and loungewear brand Yitty, which caters for sized from XS to 6X.

Victoria's Secret did not comment directly on Lizzo's post, but told the New York Post that the brand is always innovating "to put our customer at the center of all we do and reinforce our commitment to championing women’s voices and their unique perspectives."

The spokesperson added: "As we’ve previously shared, our new brand projection and mission will continue to be our guiding principle.

"This will lead us into new spaces like reclaiming one of our best marketing and entertainment properties to date and turning it on its head to reflect who we are today. We’re excited to share more later this year."

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show had taken place annually from 1995 to 2018 but was put on pause due to increasing criticism about the very slim models it used for the runway.

At the time, Stuart Burgdoerfer, the CFO of Victoria’s Secret’s then-parent company L Brands, said that the show would not be taking place while the company worked to "evolve the messaging of [the brand]."

In August 2021, Victoria's Secret announced its rebrand, switching out the 'Angels' the brand was known for in favor of the VS Collective, a group of 10 women with different body types and backgrounds.

As well as professional models, the collective also includes sportswomen such as tennis player Naomi Osaka and soccer star Megan Rapinoe.

The show will also feature Brazilian model Sofia Jirau, the brand’s first model with Down’s Syndrome, as well as transgender models Valentina Sampaio and Emira D’Spain.

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This week, Victoria's Secret uploaded a picture "with a difference" to Instagram.

At first glance, the image in question didn't look revolutionary. It showed Barbara Palvin, who was recently announced to be the newest Angel, leaning against a bar, while posing in camo underwear and a white top.

However, many fans out there insisted that if you compared her to the other models the company regularly uses, you would see a massive difference. To be precise, Barbara is curvier than the other stars, and many followers claimed they could finally see a Victoria's Secret Angel who had a body that looked more like theirs - something that, as everyone is well aware of, is incredibly rare with models.

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After the photo became popular, gaining more than 800,000 likes on Instagram, dozens of people on social media asserted that this could mark a new era for the lingerie brand.

"So good to see a healthy looking, not anorexic model! Well done VS," wrote an Instagrammer going by the username of @marina_smelo. "At last! A real human body," added @_kedima_, while @l0gn0g heralded Barbara as "hands down the best angel you’ve chosen in a long time ✨".

However, it must be pointed out that although Barbara perhaps has more curves than the average Angel, the company has never included a plus-size model in their shows and has been accused of shunning inclusivity and diversity countless times in the past.

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In late 2018, Ed Razek, chief marketing officer at the brand, attempted to explain exactly why he still refuses to use women larger than a size eight in the shows. He claimed that Victoria's Secret has considered it, but decided that the public has "no interest in it", adding that Victoria's Secret also runs a separate plus-size label, so there is no need to include the styles in the show itself.

"If you’re asking if we’ve considered putting a transgender model in the show or looked at putting a plus-size model in the show, we have," he told US Vogue. "We invented the plus-size model show in what was our sister division, Lane Bryant. Lane Bryant still sells plus-size lingerie, but it sells a specific range, just like every speciality retailer in the world sells a range of clothing. As do we."

He continued: "We market to who we sell to, and we don’t market to the whole world. We attempted to do a television special for plus-sizes [in 2000]. No one had any interest in it, still don’t."

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When he was further questioned why the brand's bra size range stops at 40DDD, his response became more controversial, with the chief marketing officer insisting that they didn't hire transgender models because the show should be a "fantasy".

"It’s like, why doesn’t your show do this? Shouldn’t you have transsexuals in the show? No. No, I don’t think we should. Well, why not? Because the show is a fantasy," he said.

Razek was later forced to apologise for his "insensitive" comments and insisted that VS would "absolutely" cast a transgender model in the future.

His statement read: "To be clear, we absolutely would cast a transgender model for the show. We've had transgender models come to castings... And like many others, they didn't make it ... But it was never about gender. I admire and respect their journey to embrace who they really are."

It's fair to say, the company has a long way to go when it comes to diversity and inclusivity.

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For many, Victoria's Secret screams glamor, seductiveness, and more money than you could shake a stick at. It means the world's hottest models wearing the world's most expensive bras, sporting abs that most of us could only dream of owning. But for former employees like myself, the brand means something a little different...

Like a lot of women, I've been a fan of Victoria's Secret for years. It was a job I believed would be laced with elegance, style and free lingerie. What else could be better for a broke student?! Before I worked there, I spent months saving up for lingerie, but with a 40% employee discount, those days were gone. If only I'd known then what I know now...

[post_page_title]Always Wash Your Underwear Before You Wear It[/post_page_title]

There's nothing better than slipping into some new clothes. But when it comes to lingerie, you should always wash your new purchases before you allow them to get close to your lady bits. Trust me...

[caption id="attachment_1472" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Please stop living under the assumption that we all live in a world of clean and sane people who try on our underwear over the top of their clothes. There are customers who will not hesitate to get down to their birthday suit, try on a million different panties, and leave their lady germs - and some rather suspicious marks -  all over the undies. You have been warned! [post_page_title]Employees Are Forced To Wear A Full Case Of Makeup[/post_page_title] Everybody wants to look their best, especially when they're dealing with a lot of customers. However, could you imagine having to always look "pretty". That's the pressure Victoria's Secret employees are under... [caption id="attachment_1483" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Not only are we made to wear a 95% black uniform in any weather, but all employees must wear makeup, and when we do, it has to be kept absolutely perfect. No accidentally smudged eyeliner after a heavy night out for us. In addition, having to wear a full and thick face of makeup nearly every day of my life left me with awful skin. Sometimes it just didn't seem fair... [post_page_title]We See Far Too Much Of Our Customers[/post_page_title] When you work with underwear and perform fittings and measurements in the privacy of changing rooms, this one is kinda obvious. Still, some customers are far too keen to take their shirt off in front of us... [caption id="attachment_1475" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Although bra fittings inevitably involve getting up close and personal with our customers, that doesn't mean we're down with handling your bits and bobs on a regular basis. You'd be shocked to know the number of times customers have been far too comfortable going completely naked in front of employees. I've seen enough boobs to last me a lifetime... [post_page_title]Preteens Are The Worst[/post_page_title] They say kids are growing up way too fast these days - and they're right! Seriously, what does a 14-year-old need with a lace thong?! Victoria's Secret employees know too much about the young girl's spending habits... [caption id="attachment_1481" align="aligncenter" width="3600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Preteens visiting the store fall into two categories: spoilt brats getting everything paid for by their doting parent, or ballsy thieves who will spray a bucketload of tester perfume onto themselves and cut the security tags out of pairs of panties. The very worst is when a cocksure 12-year-old will insist they need the sexiest, most supportive pushup bra when they haven't even started puberty yet. Ever heard of Old Navy, kid? [post_page_title]All Employees Smell The Same[/post_page_title] That distinctive aroma may smell good to you, but imagine being surrounded by that toxic cloud for twelve hours a day. I used to look forward to the end of my shift because it meant getting some fresh air... [caption id="attachment_1482" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] There is no escaping the ever-present smell of perfume. With customers spraying it all day, they all kinda mix into one overbearing toxic cloud. Sure, we could smell of worse things; like coming home after a 12-hour shift at McDonald's. But no matter how much we shower or wash our clothes, the smell still follows us around like, well... like a bad smell! [post_page_title]Every Female Employee Has 542,302,932 Bras[/post_page_title] Okay, this is a definite advantage to working at Victoria's Secret on top of the discount. Not gonna lie, it's what I miss about working there. I loved this particular perk, but not as much as I love my boyfriend... [caption id="attachment_1480" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Since the store's items are heavily discounted or even free for some employees, our underwear drawers are disproportionally full of Victoria's Secret merchandise. And yes, free stuff is probably the only reason we're still in the job. Our boyfriends love it, despite the fact we never look quite like the Angels who strut their stuff on the runway. [post_page_title]Returns Are Gross[/post_page_title] At the end of the day, you're working with people's underwear, so this is a definite disadvantage. And it's absolutely disgusting. I retched the first time that I saw products that fell into this category for myself... [caption id="attachment_1484" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] I'll let your imagination run wild instead of going into too much detail on this one... Actually, I've had to deal with it in person, so yes I will. From poop to menstruation blood, employees see every kind of stain under the sun (or UV light) on our returned products. Especially on the panties. I used to pinch my nose when I opened up the bag! [post_page_title]Couples Do "Do It" In The Changing Rooms[/post_page_title] This happens more than you may expect. With all that underwear around, I guess some people just can't control themselves, especially when they see their beau looking fine in a brand new lacy thong... [caption id="attachment_1479" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] When I worked at Victoria’s Secret, we were repeatedly told to keep a close eye on the dressing rooms, as many men have been known to sneak in there whilst their wives were changing. Funnily enough, I was never given instructions regarding lesbian couples, which was quite common. Sex in the changing rooms happened quite a few times, and we had to bang on the door and demand that they come out. If that didn't work, we had no option but to threaten to call the police. So please, at least wait until your home before getting it on! [post_page_title]Liar, Liar, Panties On Fire[/post_page_title] Underwear is small, foldable and easily hidden. We all know that Victoria's Secrets products aren't cheap, either. Despite the rules set in place, there's a lot of people who still insist on breaking the law... [caption id="attachment_1491" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Victoria's Secret employees have to deal with shoplifters all the time. We usually ask our customers to put panties on the door handle outside the fitting room, and if they wish to try them on, they can take one pair in to try on, either with the hypoallergenic cloth panties or over their own underwear. You're not allowed to try it on bare, but, like I've said, people do at the time. In many cases, women will go in, and after they leave, we'll find the tags and security devices stuffed behind the mirror. Unfortunately, there's no easy way to stop them. [post_page_title]The Back Room Is Super Creepy[/post_page_title] Welcome to the most terrifying place in Victoria's Secret stores! Where headless and limbless corpses - without lingerie - haunt your every thought. It's definitely not a place I'd want to get accidentally locked in! [caption id="attachment_1495" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] The backroom is filled with more dismembered bodies than a horror film. Thankfully, I'm talking about mannequins and not actual bodies, because that would be a slight cause for concern. But when you're closing up at night and you're on your own, the store becomes a living nightmare. In fact, I've actually had nightmares about headless torsos chasing me... [post_page_title]We All Hate The Angel Card[/post_page_title] If you've ever worked in retail you'll understand this problem all too well. This question might annoy you, but it's in our job description, so please be polite whenever a store employee asks you it... “Would you like to open a Victoria’s Secret Angels credit card today?” [caption id="attachment_1494" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Just like any other store loyalty card, we're forced to offer it to our customers. We don't like asking you, and we know that you don't like being asked. The whole thing is an utterly awkward unpleasantry, but it's what we're being paid to do. Just understand that it's our job to ask, so please don't roll your eyes you're offered a card. [post_page_title]The Panty Table Is A Disaster Zone 99% Of The Time[/post_page_title] Do you remember that scene in The Lion King when all the buffalo rampage down the hill and kill Mufasa? Well, the same happens to the panty table every day when the store is opened... [caption id="attachment_1485" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] No matter how hard we work to battle the never-ending stream of customers intent on unfolding every single panty, there comes a point when we just give up all hope. Usually mid-afternoon. Do you really need to look that hard at every item in a stack of identical panties? We're not hiding a Golden Ticket to the Victoria's Secret show in there, guys! [post_page_title]The Secret Is, There Is No Secret[/post_page_title] It is perhaps the biggest marketing ploy in the world. The store's name may sound seductive, mysterious and intriguing, but here's the truth about what Victoria's elusive "secret" actually is... [caption id="attachment_1490" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] The biggest secret of all? There is no Victoria, and there is no "secret". Apart from the ones I'm revealing in this article, of course. Apparently, the name Victoria was inspired by the refinement of the Victorian era and a reference to the secrets they kept underneath their clothes. Saucy stuff... [post_page_title]You're Probably Wrong About Your Bra Size[/post_page_title] You're going to have to trust us on this one! You might think you know your bra size, but we've seen literally hundreds of breasts, so just take our word about your size and accept defeat... [caption id="attachment_1474" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption]

It sounds arrogant, but it got to the point where I could tell a woman's bust size just by looking - and every employee will be about to tell you if you're wearing the wrong bra size. However, nine times out of ten, the customer would refuse to believe us and were completely in denial. It didn't matter if we went bigger or smaller! On one occasion a woman was wearing a 36B and I told her she was actually a 34DD! She laughed at me, called me stupid and left the store. It's bizarre behavior that makes absolutely no sense!

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Despite the fact that lingerie is going onto their favorite parts of your body, most men - gun to their head - can't get this right about their girlfriends or wives. They haven't got a clue where to start!

[caption id="attachment_1488" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Guys come into the store more than you'd probably think, and many have no idea what size of bra their girlfriend wears. Some will pull out their cell phones and show us zoomed-in pictures of their girlfriend's chest! I usually have a pretty good idea, but often I'll ask them to compare their boobs to a fruit. Whether it be an orange or a watermelon, it's a pretty good way of measuring. Sometimes I would suggest they call her best friend or sister, and ask for her size. It's nothing to be embarrassed about! Plus, I'm sure they love the gifts they end up receiving. [post_page_title]The Golden Girls[/post_page_title] Think lingerie is aimed at a certain age group? Think again! You're never too old to look your best. It doesn't matter whether your a fresh-faced college student or a mature lady, Victoria's Secret is for everyone... [caption id="attachment_1489" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption]

Sure, most of the time our customers are younger women, but we do get some ladies over the age of sixty come in. One time I asked this 70-year-old what she needed help with (I thought she was lost). She just had this facial expression that said, "Sweetie, I'm not dead yet!" She left the store with around $150 worth of bras and panties.

[post_page_title]Employees Dread Any "Special" Deals[/post_page_title] The second prices are slashed, the store becomes the worst place in the world to be, let alone work. Us employees struggle to navigate our way through the sea of bargain hunters who flood the store... [caption id="attachment_1487" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Much like the annual sales, any special deals fill us with an unshakeable sense of dread. Not only will there be a hell of a lot more customers, but they will inevitably not have read the T&Cs correctly and start a fight when we charge them full price on an item they mistakenly thought was in the deal. Like most people who have worked in customer service will tell you: people are jerks when they don't get their own way! [post_page_title]The Staff Will Be Gossiping About You[/post_page_title] Want to be treated nicely? Then treat the staff who're serving you with some respect. Manners and a smile go a long way on both sides of the counter. This is what happens if you're a pain in Victoria's Secret... [caption id="attachment_1496" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] If you're rude and bark at every employee you come across and demand everyone give you their undivided attention no matter how busy it is; we will be talking about you. If you leave every item you touch covered in fake tan and don't even buy any of it, we will be talking about you. If your card gets declined after trying to buy $300 worth of underwear? We will be talking about you. The staff room at a Victoria's Secret store can become somewhat of a sorority house at times. But who can blame us? People are difficult to deal with. [post_page_title]The Angels Are Our Spirit Animals[/post_page_title] They may be 10000 times better looking than us, but we love them and everything they stand for. They give us body goals every day of the week and inspire me to hit the gym all year round... [caption id="attachment_1477" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Although we love to moan about anything and everything to do with our job, when the time of the Victoria's Secret show comes around, we're more excited than anyone! A good show gives us an unexpected sense of pride, and we start to think of the Angels as the patron saints of our store. We're pretty much their biggest fans! [post_page_title]Sales Are A Nightmare[/post_page_title] Work in retail and then you'll understand the true power of a bargain. There's nothing worse than starting your shift, and before you've even taken off your coat, a giant line has already formed at the till... [caption id="attachment_1486" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Although you might be having the time of your life, the sales are actually the worst time for employees. Who do you think has to reorganize all those discounted panties you've just thrown on the floor? Me, that's who. Seriously, why women suddenly lose all respect for the items and just do as they please is beyond me. Next time, why not give ordering online a go? [post_page_title]Men Spend More[/post_page_title] Since it's predominantly women who work in Victoria's Secret, we know what other women's spending habits are like. Men, however, well, they don't like shopping, and that's something we use to our advantage... [caption id="attachment_1497" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Men are clueless when it comes to bras and thongs. They just want to get their wives and girlfriends a saucy treat, and that's why they're willing to brave a trip to the mall. Us Victoria's Secret employees make a point of showing them our most expensive in-store items. It's not like they have any idea what counts as good value for money when they're shopping for lingerie... [post_page_title]Apologizing To The Mannequins[/post_page_title] When you spend your days consistently bumping into customers as you try to keep the Victoria's Secret store clean and apologizing endlessly at the tills for their long wait, at some point the inevitable happens... [caption id="attachment_1498" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Yes, us employees can, on occasion, be heard apologizing to the mannequins for accidentally bumping into them. But when we're surrounded by half-naked women in lingerie most of the day, you can see why it's easy to get the two mixed up. Thankfully, they're not as rude as some of the customers we have to deal with! [post_page_title]We Do Get Perverts[/post_page_title] Seriously, after some shifts, I need to take multiple showers just to wash the comments from some of our customers off of me. Working with lingerie really does have its creepy downsides... [caption id="attachment_1476" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption]

The absolute worst part of working in Victoria's Secret would have to be when an intimidating group of guys come in asking questions like, "Oh, what size do you wear?", "Can you model this for us?" or "I bet you'd look great in this underwear!" It's unnecessary and really makes you hate the job. Unfortunately, it happens a lot too.

[post_page_title]We Don't Wear Lingerie 24/7[/post_page_title]

We may sell sexy lingerie - more lacy thongs than we'd ever be able to wear in a lifetime. We may love bras. But that doesn't mean we live in Victoria's Secret products 24/7...

[caption id="attachment_1499" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Most people think that because we work at Victoria's Secret, we wear sexy lingerie every single day. Although I love lingerie, I'm usually wearing mismatched granny panties. In fact, one of my colleagues hated wearing lingerie. Because it's expensive, she's single, and she's 19-years-old! People are always saying, "You work at Victoria's Secret, you must always wear sexy underwear" and I'm like, "Ha, no". [post_page_title]Employees Are Not Angels[/post_page_title] Unfortunately, some people have gotten the brand very, very wrong. If you're looking to catch a glimpse of one of the stunning Victoria's Secret angels, then this is what you shouldn't do... [caption id="attachment_1478" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Don't expect to walk into a store and have Candice Swanepoel measuring your bra size. No matter how hard they work to make it appear otherwise, the worlds of the Angels and the actual employees couldn't be more different. Could you really imagine Adriana Lima handling a bunch of dirty panties? I don't think so. We may not be the faces of the company, but we certainly do all the dirty work.

Many of us have had problems with body image in our lifetimes. Whether it's a serious condition or insecurity over how we look to others, it's often hard to live up to societal expectations of beauty. The fashion industry does a lot to propagate the idea that we all have to look a certain way to be attractive or to feel good about ourselves, so when we see the typically thin, petit model - we don't take into account that they may have the exact same issues. [[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ5I0DoHwus/?taken-by=ninaagdal]] Model Nina Agdal has come out to speak about her struggle with her body image, as well as delivering a heavy blow to the fashion industry for how she has been treated. Shockingly, Agdal refers to a time that she was cut from a magazine for not being thin enough. The 25-year-old, who has worked for the likes of Sports Illustrated and Victoria's Secret, shared a photo from the shoot with an unnamed publication. "I'm disappointed and appalled at the still very harsh reality of this industry," she wrote on Instagram, sharing her story of being shamed for her appearance with her 1.7 million followers. [[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd25uMFn-Dk/]] She wrote: "I agreed to shoot with a creative team I believed in and was excited to collaborate with. When my agent received an unapologetic email concluding they would not run my cover/story because it “did not reflect well on my talent” and “did not fit their market,” the publisher claimed my look deviated from my portfolio and that I did not fit into the (sample size) samples, which is completely false." In the post, she goes on to refer to herself as not having "an average model body", instead having an "athletic build and healthy curves". [[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/BWuwfX5nZC2/?taken-by=ninaagdal]] A year ago she decided to take a step back from the "insensitive and unrealistic pressures" of the fashion world, and now feels confident enough in herself to speak up about how she feels. "Some days I’m a sample size, some days I’m a size 4, some a 6. I am not built as a runway model and have never been stick thin. Now more than ever, I embrace my curves and work diligently in the gym to stay strong and most of all, sane. I am proud to say that my body has evolved from when I started this crazy ride as a 16 year old GIRL with unhealthy and insufficient eating habits." [[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/BWQFKIPHLPp/?taken-by=ninaagdal]] "So, shame on you and thank you to the publisher for reaffirming how important it is to live your truth and say it out loud, no matter who you are or what size." She then explains that the purpose of sharing the image was to bring women together in celebration of their bodies, and to "find ways to build each other up instead of constantly finding ways to tear each other down". The post has since gone viral, with 126,000 likes and over 3,000 comments - which goes to show that her message of body positivity has gone a long way.