Cait Hellyer, who proudly claims the title of ‘Britain’s smallest glamour model’, has taken a swipe at Victoria’s Secret for not including shorter models in their glamorous line-up. Renowned for their glitzy catwalk shows featuring ‘Victoria’s Secret Angels’ and a number of superstars such as Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr, Gisele Bundchen, Alessandra Ambrosio, Bella Hadid, and Tyra Banks, Victoria’s Secret has consistently showcased tall models.
But the 23 year old from Gloucestershire is having none of it, calling out the American underwear giant for missing out on more diverse representations. She praised brands like Lounge Underwear and Ann Summers for embracing shorter models and believes it’s high time Victoria’s Secret followed suit.
Cait remarked: “I don’t think Victoria’s Secret has used shorter models. I know Lounge Underwear have in their campaigns, they’ve used two or three. I definitely think there’s room for more diversification.”
She added confidently: “If brands like Lounge and Ann Summers can use shorter models, then Victoria’s Secret can too.” Her advocacy for diversity doesn’t stop there; she’s also keen on promoting body positivity by partnering with brands such as Boux Avenue. Cait asserts that seeing a broader range of body types in lingerie advertisements would surely empower women and improve body image perceptions across the board.
“It would be so much better if women are able to see more ladies they can relate to,” she explained. “Even I struggle with body image, if I see a leggy model, toned stomach, it makes me feel like I’m not seeing people who look like me, so I can’t imagine how other people would feel too.”
Victoria’s Secret has been approached for comment.
Initially, Cait, an Instagram influencer with a considerable following under the username @asliceofcait, used her platform to post about fashion finds for women. However, noticing that her audience primarily comprised men, she adapted and began sharing her content on adult websites.
Now, she is thriving by marketing racy lingerie, swimwear, and latex images and videos on a well-known site, enjoying a lavish lifestyle with the profits she earns. “I can go on holiday and see my family when I want,” she said.
“I have a flexible life and I don’t see any shame in doing it.”