This Victoria's Secret Angel Fought Off Her Skinny Shamers With a Powerful Post You Need to See

Updated on 11/18/2015 at 12:13 PM

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Meet Australian model Bridget Malcolm, one of the fiercest models who stormed the runway at this season's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. From the way she rocked her edgy outfit — which consisted of lace-up leather shorts, high-heeled booties, and studded accessories — to her perfectly playful pose, you'd never know it was her first time walking.

That's because Bridget's been in the industry for a long time. She's done campaigns for Burberry, H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, and more, and she works hard traveling the world during Fashion Month, too.

Now Bridget's standing up to her "skinny shamers" on Instagram, who have posted harsh comments on her lingerie shots and criticized her vegan diet and health. But Bridget's response is inspiring and positive.

Read her encouraging message in full, see some of Bridget's Instagrams that got a lot of buzz, and then follow her steps to the Victoria's Secret runway — all of which proves she's a bold It girl on the rise.

Bridget took a selfie and wrote up an inspiring caption as a response to her "skinny shamers."

When Bridget posted this shot to her account, she received many comments that read, "Kiss what?"

Bridget's sexy shot of her bright lingerie invited many "skinny shaming" comments. One follower wrote, "I want to get skinny but this is like kind of unhealthy."

Bridget completely killed it on the Victoria's Secret runway in an edgy leather ensemble and cutout sports bra.

She struck a fierce, playful pose.

Bridget talked about how excited she was to be cast in the Victoria's Secret show for the first time.

Bridget posed with models Vita Sidorkina and Megan Puleri backstage before the show.

At the afterparty, Bridget stunned in an LBD by Australian designer Alex Perry. She posted a shot of her lacy look on Instagram, writing, "Repping Aus in @alexperryofficial last night on the @victoriassecret pink carpet."

Bridget's style is equally bold on the street as it is on the red carpet. Here, she posed during London Fashion Week in a furry hooded coat, leather skinnies, and functional black booties.