Why Gisele Bündchen has ceased to be a model of Victoria's Secret

Victoria's Secret OG, Gisele Bündchen, is one of the best-known and best-paid supermodels in the world.

The Brazilian beauty won a commercial contract with the lingerie giant just 19 years old, one of the first of a wave of Brazilian models to achieve international success in the 1990s.

This coveted role earned him critical acclaim and significant financial security, but the model was disappointed by the brand in 2006 – and, true story, his fate of leaving his wings aside was decisive in a teacup.

Explaining her experiences with Victoria's Secret in her new revealing memoir, Lessons: The Road to a Meaningful Life – which hit the shelves last month – the 38-year-old star revealed that she was initially "so happy" to be part of the exclusive VS family.

The high salaries, which would have accounted for 80% of his annual income, constituted an additional bonus.

But the glamorous life of a Victoria's Secret model – which was actually attending the opening of stores, television and print advertising, and constantly traveling for photo shoots – quickly became a chore and she did not like no longer really wander in the emblematic outfits of society.

"During the first five years, I felt comfortable as a lingerie model, but over time I felt less and less comfortable being photographed in the process. walk on the runway, dressed just in a bikini or a thong, "she wrote.

"Give me a tail, a cloak, wings – whatever you like, no matter what to cover me up a bit!

His growing dissatisfaction with VS meant that at the time of renewing his contract in 2006, Gisele was hesitant.

Although she declared herself "grateful" for the opportunity and financial security entrusted to her by her role, she found herself in a different place in her life and "was not sure" of wanting to continue to work there.

Cue the cup of tea.

"I crumpled two small pieces of paper and placed them in an empty cup of tea," revealed the model, adding that she had written the words "yes" and "no" on each of them. 39; them.

"I closed my eyes and fixed an intention: whatever piece of paper I choose, it would be for me the best and the best and the right choice."

Although this may not be the most sensible strategy for a young undecided man to solve his problems, it worked for Gisele and she separated from the company after writing the "no" document.

Although it was difficult to read at first, she admits it was the answer she "unwittingly wanted to hear" and she immediately felt "at peace" with her decision.

But his time with Victoria's Secret was not completely over.