Ever since the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show lineup was released, fans have been speculating why certain big names were noticeably absent from the list. Among them: Gigi and Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, all of whom walked in last year’s spectacular.
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Though both Hadid sisters later confirmed they had been invited back, the 21-year-old reality star has remained quiet. Turns out, she will not be walking in this year’s pre-holiday event, Us Weekly can confirm.
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But why will the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star be absent this year? Jenner is a brand ambassador for lingerie line La Perla, she confirmed in a Tuesday, August 29, Instagram post. Although she has yet to comment specifically on the connection between that and the VSFS, one can see how representing two lingerie giants might create a conflict of interest.
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It was recently revealed that this year’s runway will be headed to Shanghai, China. Some other veterans returning to the catwalk include Angels Adriana Lima, Lily Aldridge and Alessandra Ambrosio — not to mention Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo who are back from maternity leave.
The super sexy lingerie brand has also invited some fresh-faced up-and-comers to walk in the iconic show. New models, all from the high-fashion space, include Vanessa Moody, Amilna Estevao and Frida Aasen. See the full lineup — which we’re thrilled to report is more diverse than ever! — here.