Jenner’s Fantasy Bra debut draws criticism from Adrianne Curry

Kylie Jenner made her Victoria’s Secret runway debut in Los Angeles wearing the brand’s Fantasy Bra, prompting former model Adrianne Curry to criticize the casting and question whether Jenner was suited to the role. Victoria’s Secret creative chief Adam Selman offered a different rationale, saying Jenner’s reach across culture and entertainment made her a fitting choice for the show. Curry made her remarks during a livestream. She said Jenner was not a model and questioned why she had been chosen to wear the elaborate garment, which Curry argued should go to a top Victoria’s Secret Angel. Her criticism extended to the brand’s direction: she said it had shifted from discovering new models to relying on celebrity fame. Curry, who won the first season of America’s Next Top Model, also said Victoria’s Secret had lost significance since 2010. She cited Adriana Lima as an example of a model the brand helped bring to prominence. Curry’s assessment reflects her stated view of the company’s casting and does not establish how Victoria’s Secret evaluates models or selects runway talent. Selman told Vogue that Jenner’s influence extends beyond fashion and entertainment, and that she had...