'The time for listening is long past; it's time for Victoria's Secret to take action to protect the people they profit from,' the letter read, in part
Christy Turlington Burns Says Modeling Industry Is “Surrounded By Predators,” Worries She Was an Unknowing “Accomplice”
The letter goes on to allege that “it was made abundantly clear that Victoria’s Secret does not take these complaints seriously” after the Model Alliance met with L Brands CCO Tammy Roberts Myers last September. “In a follow-up email she told us that Victoria’s Secret was not ready to take any concrete steps towards addressing these allegations — rather, the company is simply, ‘in the process of continued learning and listening,’ ” the letter said. “In the face of the“The time for listening is long past; it’s time for Victoria’s Secret to take action to protect the people they profit from,” it read. “Human rights violations can’t be stopped with a corporate re-branding exercise.
In a statement to PEOPLE, an L Brands spokesperson shared: “We absolutely share a common goal with Model Alliance to ensure the safety and wellbeing of models. Our robust Photo Shoot Procedures, including training and oversight, were implemented in May 2019 and reflect elements of the RESPECT Program and beyond. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and remain committed to continuous improvement. We’re always open to engage with those looking to make improvements in the industry.
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