Apparently, a few years ago and prior to her becoming "famous," Kate Upton modeled some of Victoria's Secret's clothes. At the time, Victoria's Secret decided not to use those photos because Victoria's Secret said that Ms. Upton's look was "too obvious." According to the model booker for Victoria's Secret ("VS"), VS would not use her photos because she resembled "a footballer's wife, with too-blond hair and that kind of face that anyone with enough money can go out and buy." Ouch!
Well, apparently VS had a change of heart because they used those very same photos in a recent catalog. Hmmm? Anyone smell the tug of exploitation now that Ms. Upton has become more popular? So, apparently, when she is lesser known, she is not good enough for VS, but now that she is more popular, VS does not mind using photos of a "footballer's wife."
I would be willing to bet dollars to donuts that Ms. Upton is pretty much SOL with any claims against VS. Usually, companies like VS will require models to sign a release giving up her rights to those photos and giving them to VS. I cannot imagine that there would be terms in the contract that would provide Ms. Upton with any rights to those photos, but stay tuned.
Well, apparently VS had a change of heart because they used those very same photos in a recent catalog. Hmmm? Anyone smell the tug of exploitation now that Ms. Upton has become more popular? So, apparently, when she is lesser known, she is not good enough for VS, but now that she is more popular, VS does not mind using photos of a "footballer's wife."
I would be willing to bet dollars to donuts that Ms. Upton is pretty much SOL with any claims against VS. Usually, companies like VS will require models to sign a release giving up her rights to those photos and giving them to VS. I cannot imagine that there would be terms in the contract that would provide Ms. Upton with any rights to those photos, but stay tuned.
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