The Victoria s Secret at Fashion Valley in San Diego, Calif., is among more than 900 Victoria s Secret Stores nationwide. The retail store offers an extensive selection of bras, panties, sleepwear, hosiery and beauty collections consisting of fragrances, body care and cosmetics. Victoria's Secret products are also available through its catalogue. In 1977, Victoria s Secret was founded in San Francisco, Calif., by Roy Raymond, who sold it in 1982 to The Limited. It is now owned by the successor Limited Brands. During the 1990s, the company began to use supermodels in their advertising and fashion shows, including Alessandra Ambrosio, Tyra Banks, Gisele B ndchen and Laetitia Casta. Founded in 1963, the Limited Brands has grown into more than 3,800 stores and six retail brands. The Limited Brands include Victoria s Secret, Express, Bath & Body Works, The Limited, C.O. Bigelow, The White Barn Candle and Henri Bendel.