Erin Heatherton defends Photoshop usage in ads

Victoria’s Secret Angel, Erin Heatherton thinks using Photoshop in the iconic lingerie brand’s campaigns is "essential" for they are "creating a fantasy".

This has come after the brand came under fire for digitally-altering its advertising images.

Erin defended this approach, saying: "We're not selling reality, we're selling a story. It's all about creating this fantasy. I don't think people should confuse fantasy and reality because no one is perfect - we all know that.

"This is what happens when you do a photo shoot; retouching is an essential part of our job. I think it's people's own prerogative to be able to look at something and know the difference between 'this is what someone looks like with make-up on' and 'this is what they look like in real life.'"

Although Erin agrees altering a model's body to appear slimmer or taller is "not a fair message", she thinks most people understand that images are changed.

She told Fashionista: "At the same time I think we're all intelligent enough to know the difference between what's real and what's not. I think that's something that children should be taught by their parents - it should be taught in schools.

"Photoshop makes things look beautiful just as you have special effects in movies. It's just a part of life."