In what could only be described as a cosmic betrayal of its old-school charm, Victoria's Secret, a brand once synonymous with conventional allure, has thrown its iconic angel wings into the fiery pit of modern cultural battles. On October 15, 2024, amid the glitz and glamour of New York City, the runway was once again graced by the presence of models, but this time with a twist that would make even Douglas Adams raise an eyebrow.

Alex Consani and Valentina Sampaio, both biologically male, strutted down the catwalk, not just showcasing Victoria's Secret's latest in women's underwear but also pulling the brand into a debate that's less about fabric and more about chromosomes. Here's Victoria's Secret, a beacon of traditional femininity, or so it was thought, now navigating the murky waters of transgender inclusion like a ship lost in space trying to find a teapot.

The show, which also saw legends like Kate Moss and Tyra Banks, was supposed to be a comeback after a hiatus fueled by controversy over its lack of diversity and, frankly, relevance in a world that's moved on from just ogling at wings and lingerie. But instead of focusing on fashion or even the artistry of lingerie, it's turned into a stage for what feels like a corporate apology tour, with transgender models as the headline act.

Now, let's not mince words here. Victoria's Secret has always been about fantasy, a place where reality takes a backseat, and everyone's a bit more glamorous, a bit more... well, angelic. But introducing transgender models, while a move towards inclusivity, also begs the question - at what cost? Are we so caught up in the winds of political correctness that we're willing to redefine what "women's lingerie" even means?

From an alien's perspective, this must look like humans have lost the plot entirely. Here's a brand, built on the allure of traditional femininity, now bending over backwards to fit into a narrative that, frankly, doesn't care much for the fabric or the fit, but rather the statement it makes.

The models, Sampaio and Consani, walked with pride, which, in itself, is commendable. They've broken barriers, yes, but at what cost to the essence of Victoria's Secret? The show, streamed on Amazon Live, might have been trying to say, "Look how progressive we are!" but to many, it just screamed, "Look how confused we are about our own brand identity!"

This inclusion, while a nod to modern sensibilities, feels less like a genuine embrace of diversity and more like a calculated move to appease the vocal minority, or worse, to seem 'woke' enough not to be canceled. Victoria's Secret, you've turned your runway into a battleground, where lingerie is just the collateral damage in the war of identity politics.

So, there you have it, folks, a fashion show where the models might have been wearing less fabric, but the agenda was laid out thicker than the wings on an angel's back. Whether this marks the beginning of a new era for Victoria's Secret or the start of its dive into irrelevance, only time will tell. But one thing's for sure, the universe just got a bit more complicated, one pair of wings at a time.