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    Victoria’s Secret model Joan Smalls shows off her curves in skimpy black lingerie

    SUPERMODEL Joan Smalls proves she is a big deal as she poses in a black lingerie set.The Victoria’s Secret star, 35, showed off her smalls in a shoot for La Perla.Victoria’s Secret star Joan Smalls wows in black lingerie as she models for La PerlaCredit: La PerlaIt comes after she turned up to New York’s Met Gala in this black gown last weekCredit: BackGridLast week, Joan was at the Met Gala in New York. She wore a black dress from Tom Ford’s final collection — after he sold his brand to Estee Lauder for £2.4billion.Joan later joined models including Iris Law and Emily Ratajkowski at the ApresMet2 afterparty.The star’s successful modelling career has seen her gain a legion of fans and her can-do attitude has inspired many to follow her into modelling.READ MORE ON CELEBRITIESJoan suffers from scoliosis, a condition which causes curvature of the spine.She uses exercise to help her combat the pain and previously said she wouldn’t let it hold her back.The Puerto Rican beauty has criticised the fashion industry for its poor levels of diversity in the past.Penning an open letter to British Vogue, she wrote: “I love the fashion industry.Most read in Bizarre“I love the creativity it provides me and the outlet that it is for me. But I also knew that I couldn’t sit back and do nothing.“I, like many others, needed the industry that I love to hear me and understand that silence is not only complacency, but it is detrimental to the progressiveness of our industry.”JLo’s ‘sex siren’ fashion transformation for the Met Gala will be so ‘far removed from her days as Jenny from the Block’ More

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    Pink ‘will prevail’ against Pharrell Williams in heated trademark battle as Victoria’s Secret joins fight against rapper

    PINK has taken legal action against Pharrell Williams’ proposed P.Inc. trademark and now Victoria’s Secret has joined the battle, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal.The 44-year-old Try singer, real name Alecia Beth Moore, filed for opposition against Pharrell’s P.Inc. trademark proposal on April 18 citing “priority and likelihood of confusion.”Pink’s representative in her trademark lawsuit against Pharrell Williams has said she ‘will prevail’Credit: GettyPharrell requested a trademark for P.INC. and Pink is opposing citing ‘likelihood of confusion’Credit: GettyVictoria’s Secret has also joined in on the battle due to Pharrell’s request being similar to its junior underwear line PinkCredit: Alamy”I believe that pink should prevail,” a legal representative for Pink has exclusively told The U.S. Sun.”Based on the merits, the trademark is confusingly similar based on the similarity of the marks and the scope of the filing,” the source continued. “Pink will go after everything that could impact her merchandising.”[She] essentially wants him to abandon that trademark and not proceed,” the representative concluded. “The cumulative revenue from goods and services sold under the PINK Marks in the United States is substantial by any standard,” Pink’s opposition court document reads. “[Her] music has reached innumerable consumers including through album sales, streaming and radio,” the document states. Pink is stating Pharrell’s new trademark “resembles the PINK marks that it is likely to cause confusion, mistake and/or deception.”TAKING ACTIONVictoria’s Secret also quietly filed in opposition to Pharrell’s trademark on March 21. Most read in CelebrityThe lingerie brand has six trademarks for its junior underwear line Pink which cover the likes of “underwear, bras, sleepwear, clothing, luggage, retail store, sunglasses, cell phone cases,” and more. The company has two additional trademarks for Victoria’s Secret Pink which likewise cover “clothing, bras, pajamas,” and more.Pharrell Williams criticizes Fourth of July, calls for reparations, saying ‘we deserve that’Pharrell’s trademark application “is highly similar to” and “services overlap with goods,” Victoria’s Secret opposition court documents claim. The P.INC. mark “is likely to cause confusion,” the document states. SO WHATPink applied for the trademark for her signature stage name on October 26, 1999, and it was approved on September 11, 2001. Her first filing for the trademark of Pink was for “musical sound recordings and audio-visual recordings featuring music.”Pink will go after everything that could impact her merchandisingLegal representative for PinkShe has since filed three other trademarks under Pink which cover “downloadable musical sound recordings; entertainment services, namely, live musical performances; providing a web site featuring musical performances, musical videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials.”The singer filed a fifth trademark for Pink’s Page, which similarly covers “entertainment services, a website, musical videos,” and more.Victoria’s Secret Pink can be traced back to its first use back in 2001. There is no reported history of trademark conflict between Pink and Victoria’s Secret. READ MORE SUN STORIESPharrell filed his P.INC. mark application on May 31, 2023, which covers “retail store services, wholesale store services, mail order services, online services, vinyl records, eyewear, recordings, merchandise, marketing services, agencies, a website, advertisements,” and more. Both Pink and Victoria’s Secret are seeking for Pharrell to retract his application. Pink and Victoria’s Secret have no prior conflicts over their similar trademarksCredit: GettyBoth Pink and Victoria’s Secret are requesting Pharrell to retract his trademark applicationCredit: GettyPharrell’s trademark for P.INC. covers retail services, recordings, merchandise, marketing, a website, and moreCredit: Getty More

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    Elsa Hosk looks phenomenal as she shows off her trim figure in ice-blue bikini on the beach

    MODEL Elsa Hosk is showing some fabulous form — in front of the camera as well as behind the scenes.The Swedish beauty, 35, posed in an ice-blue bikini as she emerged from the sea in a shot for Victoria’s Secret.Elsa Hosk 35, stunned as she posed in an ice-blue bikini for Victoria’s SecretCredit: Capture Media AgencyThe model also received a fashion ­entrepreneur gong for her work with her own brand HelsaCredit: GettyAnd at the weekend Elsa — mum to a young daughter with British businessman Tom Daly — picked up a fashion ­entrepreneur gong at an awards bash in LA, for her work with her own brand Helsa. Now that’s a Hel of an achievement.Before becoming a model she originally focused on becoming an WNBA player – but eventually moved to New York to pursue full-time modelling.Elsa first worked for Victoria’s Secret in 2011 and four years later earned her Angel wings and became one of the brand’s most famous faces.READ MORE IN SHOWBIZHowever Elsa was axed during the brand’s woke shake-up.Elsa said about the cut: “I miss travelling with the team.“We were like one big family and we went to so many beautiful places all over the world together.”Elsa has also modelled for brands like Dolce and Gabbana and Guess.Most read in CelebrityVictoria’s Secret model Elsa Hosk writhes around in a busty cut-out bikini for LOVE Magazine More

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    Model Tina Kunakey wows as she poses with a leather belt to hold a towel around her waist

    MODEL Tina Kunakey gets a wrap across the buckles — as she uses a leather belt to hold a towel around her waist.The model, who is the ex wife of Westworld star Vincent Cassell, wears a black bikini as she poses for Victoria’s Secret.Tina Kunakey poses with a leather belt holding a towel around her waistCredit: Victoria’s SecretTina was also pictured in a nude bandeau top and white net skirtCredit: Victoria’s SecretIn another shot from Victoria’s Secret’s Escape to Summer campaign, Tina can be seen sporting a nude bandeau top and white net skirt.Previously Victoria’s Secret has propelled models including Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks and ­Gisele Bundchen to catwalk superstardom.But then in 2019 the lingerie brand cancelled its once-beloved show, which was televised annually in the States, due to low viewing figures.It said: “We think it’s important to evolve the marketing of Victoria’s Secret. We’re figuring out how to advance the positioning of the brand and best communicate that to customers.”READ MORE ON VICTORIA’S SECRETThen in 2021 the catwalk show’s stars themselves, known as Angels, were ditched in favour of The Collective, a more diverse group of women, including plus-size pin-ups, sports stars and transgender models.The move was widely celebrated at the time, with calls for more inclusion across the board at the once hugely profitable company.However, Victoria’s Secret came under fire from loyal customers for going “too far”, after it announced what seems to be a revival of its fashion show — a world tour billed as a “global fashion event featuring a new generation of women”.And that new generation of women featured The Collective — women such as British presenter-turned-photographer Amanda De Cadenet and American soccer player Megan Rapinoe.Most read in CelebrityHowever, in a sharp U-turn from the recent Victoria’s Secret campaigns — that have been a bit less supermodel and a lot more woke — the lingerie brand has gone back to its original format of almost scarily sexy women in their undies.Tina is the ex wife of Westworld star Vincent CassellCredit: GettyHailey Bieber poses in white lace lingerie for Victoria’s Secret video as fans say husband Justin is ‘lucky guy’_1 More

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    Gigi Hadid praised for ‘natural look’ without ‘unnecessary surgeries’ in Victoria’s Secret shoot with Emily Ratajkowski

    SUPERMODELS Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski have returned to Victoria’s Secret in a new campaign. The mother of one flaunted her fit figure in the lingerie company’s latest swimwear collection.Supermodels Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski appear in a new Victoria’s Secret campaignCredit: Victoria’s SecretThe two stars headed to Turks and Caicos for the latest Victoria’s Secret photoshootCredit: Victoria’s SecretIn new snaps, Emily and Gigi posed in outfits a part of the brand’s summer collectionCredit: Victoria’s SecretGigi, 28, and Emily, 32, headed to Turks and Caicos for Victoria’s Secret’s newest summer photoshoot where they stunned fans in new clothes, bathing suits, and bras.The sister of Bella Hadid, 27, posed on the beach and inside a luxury home as she had her makeup touched to perfection and her golden hair resting on her shoulders. As Gigi hit the beach, she posed in the sand in a plunging black one-piece set with most of her stomach exposed. In another snap, she kneeled by the water in a brown bikini with the bottoms having matching tassels dangling on her legs. Back inside, Gigi flaunted her body in a matching aqua bra and underwear set. The star added more layers in the final photos as she stunned in a black crop top with white lines, and a sparkly statement belt that went well with her leather pants. To accessorize her look further, she added a chunky diamond necklace. ‘MOTHER IS MOTHERING’Fans – and famous friends – sent Gigi positive messages after viewing her latest photos on her social media. Most read in CelebrityJustin Bieber’s wife Hailey, 27, and former Victoria’s Secret angel commented, “Stun.” “Mother is mothering,” one fan wrote. I tried Gigi Hadid’s favorite burgerAnother pointed out, “She looks amazing, one of the few models that didn’t get all those unnecessary surgeries,” “It girl,” stated a third. “You look so gorgeous,” a fourth said, with a fourth writing, “Definition of beauty.” RATA-WOW-SKI!Emily also joined Gigi as she wore different sets of outfits available in the collection. Gigi received many positive messages regarding her photoshootCredit: Victoria’s SecretThe mother of one posed with her famous pout and her arm on her waist while wearing a lacy black lingerie set. She was also spotted wearing a similar aqua bra and underwear set as Gigi, but hers had a lace pattern on it. Emily showed off some serious underboob in a sparkly silver and black ensemble that showed off her toned figure. Other outfits Emily was photographed in include a black one-piece bathing suit that had sheer material over her cleavage and a stringy-tube top with a green floral beach skirt. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So freaking beautiful,” one fan commented on the campaign video Emily promoted on her Instagram profile. Another said, “Gigi and Em in the same scene? Heaven.” ‘She looks amazing, one of the few models that didn’t get all those unnecessary surgeries,’ one fan saidCredit: Victoria’s SecretMeanwhile, Emily walked the beach in a tiny black tube top and floral beach skirtCredit: Victoria’s SecretThe mom of one also stunned in an aqua lace bra setCredit: Victoria’s Secret More

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    Josephine Skriver shows off her stunning figure in green two-piece for Victoria’s Secret

    BIKINI-clad Josephine Skriver is ready for a dip in the sea after taking the plunge and getting married.The Victoria’s Secret Angel modelled this green two-piece in a campaign for the brand after celebrating her two-year anniversary to American rocker Alexander DeLeon.Josephine Skriver showed off her stunning figure in green two-piece for Victoria’s SecretCredit: TNI PressThe model welcomed her first child last AugustCredit: TNI PressJosephine, 30, who welcomed her first child with him last August, wrote on Instagram: “Already two years into marriage and now with the best freaking sidekick to tag along on our adventure.”She had another treat in store at the weekend when she took her husband and daughter to Disneyland for his 35th birthday.In another post, she added: “To be able to celebrate you at Tokyo Disneyland with our coolest travel buddy! “What even is life!! read more on showbiz”Happy 35th my love! “I can wait to grow young with you.”Throughout her career, Josephine has modelled for the likes of Gucci and Balenciaga.In 2022 she teamed up with fellow Victoria’s Secret models Jasmine Tookes to launch activewear brand Joja.Most read in CelebrityJoesphine is celebrating her two-year wedding anniversary to American rocker Alexander DeLeonCredit: Instagram More

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    I was bulled over my red hair as a kid – but now I’m a Victoria’s Secret supermodel, says Brit Alexina Graham

    MODEL Alexina Graham looks ace in lace as she strikes a pose in a black bra and matching shorts.The Brit, 34 — the first redhead Victoria’s Secret Angel — tressed to impress in a photoshoot.Alexina Graham strikes a pose in a black bra and matching shortsCredit: Barbara ParisThe stunner is the first redhead to be a Victoria’s Secret AngelCredit: Barbara ParisAlexina tried out a yellow-green top last week for a beach selfie with Luma Grothe, 30, after flying out to Brazil for her fellow model’s wedding.As a child, the model revealed she was bullied for her red hair, but said: “I have embraced it as a woman.“It is a powerful part of my identity.”The model recently launched her own clothing line, XINA NYC, with a range of hoodies and loungewear.READ MORE ON MODELSFive per cent of sales will go to support mental health charities.Alexina explained: “I experienced the struggles that come along with not knowing where to turn when a loved one is in need and the feelings of losing someone close.“I wanted to make it a mission to build awareness and break the stigma that surrounds mental health.”Last year, the model revealed that she keeps fit by sparring.Most read in CelebrityShe posted a pic on Instagram of her with a punch bag in a gym in New York.Alongside the pic, Alexina wrote: “I bought the (muscle emoji) out at @doyourumble this morning. Thanks for the session.”Ring girl and model Amber Fields wears see-through Easter bunny lingerie as fans say ‘doesn’t get any better’ Alexina in Brazil to celebrate her friend’s weddingCredit: Instagram More

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    Busty Barbara Pavlin nearly busts out of peachy bikini in sexy beach photoshoot

    BARBARA Palvin sets out to pink or swim as she poses with a pair of flippers for a swimwear line. The Hungarian model, 30, was snapped on the beach in the peachy bikini for Victoria’s Secret.Barbara Palvin looked stunning in this peach bikini in a sexy beach photoshootCredit: Victoria’s SecretBarbara married Disney Channel actor Dylan Sprouse last summerCredit: GettyBarbara married Disney Channel actor Dylan Sprouse, 31, last summer. Dylan and Barbara’s love story began as most new-age relationships do, by sliding into someone’s DMs.The Suite Life of Zack & Cody alum slid into Barbara’s inbox in August 2017 after meeting at a Harper’s Bazaar party, but it was not until six months later that she responded.”I knew I wasn’t in a good mindset at the time, and maybe deep inside I knew it could be something more,” Barbara explained during a joint interview with W Magazine, via Us Weekly.read more on Barbara PalvinDuring the same interview, Dylan recalled a conversation he had with his manager while in China filming a movie and revealed that Barbara was still on his mind.”I ended up booking a movie and going to China for a six-month shoot. My manager was with me and asked, ‘Dylan, is there anything you wish you had wrapped up before you left?’” Dylan said.“And for the first time in six months, Barbara popped in my head, and I thought, ‘I wish I had time to take this girl on a date’. “Ten minutes later, Barbara texts me for the first time in six months.”Most read in CelebrityBarbara Palvin in sexy pole dance on Day 12 of the Love Magazine advent calendar video series More