Victoria’s Secret Pivot: Lingerie Giant Replaces Silk with Spiky Bromeliad Husks

In a move that has left the fashion world both bleeding and slightly acidic, Victoria’s Secret has officially retired its iconic "Angels" in favor of the "Ananas Brigade." The brand’s new "Tropical Torture" collection features intimate apparel crafted entirely from 100% organic, un-sanded pineapple rinds, promising a silhouette that is as prickly as it is delicious.

The collection, which debuted last night at a high-security botanical garden in Midtown, marks a radical departure from the brand’s traditional lace and satin. According to lead designer Barnaby Sprout, the shift toward fruit-based hosiery was born from a desire to "truly challenge the concept of comfort."

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"We realized that women were too comfortable," Sprout shouted over the sound of a model being treated for minor puncture wounds backstage. "True beauty isn't about soft fabrics; it’s about the structural integrity of a tropical perennial. If you aren't dripping with bromelain enzymes that slowly digest your own skin while you walk, are you even wearing luxury?"

The flagship piece of the collection, the "Dole-icious Push-Up," utilizes two hollowed-out fruit halves reinforced with galvanized steel wire. While the weight of the garment requires the wearer to maintain a permanent 45-degree forward lean, the brand insists the natural sugars in the fruit provide an "exfoliating glow" that lasts until the fermentation process begins on day three.

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Critics have raised concerns regarding the shelf life of the garments, noting that several bras in the flagship store have already begun to attract swarms of fruit flies and a very confused local parrot. However, Victoria’s Secret spokespeople have dismissed these concerns as "biological accessorizing."

"The flies add a kinetic energy to the outfit," said marketing VP Sarah Scurvy. "And the sticky residue acts as a natural adhesive, eliminating the need for traditional straps. It’s gravity-defying fashion that smells like a Mai Tai and feels like a cactus hug."

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The collection also includes the "Piña Colada Garter Belt," which features real maraschino cherries that weep syrup down the legs, and a pair of edible underwear that requires a permit from the Department of Agriculture to transport across state lines.

As of press time, the brand has confirmed that their next seasonal launch will move away from fruit and into the "Crustacean Chic" sector, featuring a line of thongs made exclusively from live blue crabs. For now, however, the fashion world must content itself with the stinging, sticky embrace of the pineapple.