Why the Beauty World is Right to Drop DEI Fantasies and Bring Back Classic Standards

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Listen up, folks — the so-called “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) craze in fashion and entertainment? Yeah, it’s time we called that what it is: a fad that’s failing the very people it claims to help, and leaving brands scrambling to fix the damage.

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DEI’s False Promises and Real Consequences

Brands like Victoria’s Secret jumped headfirst into the DEI pool, swapping their signature glam “Angels” for a parade of “plus-size” and “transgender” models. The idea? To “represent everyone” — sounds nice, right? But let’s get real: this wasn’t about actual inclusion or consumer demand. It was a top-down, corporate checkbox exercise — and the backlash was brutal.

Sales tanked. Loyal customers fled. The brand lost its mojo and its clear identity. Why? Because most people don’t shop lingerie they don’t find aspirational. They want beauty standards that inspire, not campaigns that feel forced and politically correct.

The Comeback of the Classic, Sexy, and Real

Now, Victoria’s Secret and other big names are catching on—they’re peeling back the DEI makeover and embracing what worked before: traditional beauty ideals. Models who embody glamour, sex appeal, and confidence aren’t exclusionary or outdated—they’re timeless.

This isn’t about shunning diversity; it’s about not sacrificing market appeal for politics. Beautiful, aspirational campaigns resonate. Forced DEI angles? Not so much.

Why the Market is Saying “No” to DEI

Consumers vote with their wallets. When brands push DEI theatrics that alienate their core customers, the result is predictable: declining sales and tarnished reputations. The “return to normalcy” is really a return to what works—honest, market-tested standards of beauty that sell.

While media outlets and activist groups celebrate DEI as the future, the fashion and entertainment industries increasingly realize that throwing tradition under the bus isn’t sustainable. Consumers want models and ads they can admire, not reminders of what they aren’t.

Sydney Sweeney and American Eagle: The Real-World Example

Look at Sydney Sweeney’s power in boosting American Eagle’s stock—not through woke pandering, but via relatable, effective marketing with no identity games. Authentic connections with the audience beat fake diversity narratives every time.

The Bottom Line: Enough with the DEI Drama

It’s time for brands to stop chasing virtue signals and start selling what people want. The “inclusive” DEI hustle may sound good in boardrooms, but out in the real world, consumers want classic beauty and inspirational models—not political messaging dressed as fashion.

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