Margaret’s secret is out as US beckons

Kildare woman Margaret McDonald, who supplied outfits to Kate Middleton at her firm, has been announced as head of design at Victoria’s Secret as the US lingerie company eyes up global expansion, reports Kyran FitzGerald.

A Kildare woman will soon have the final say concerning the style and shape of undergarments at America’s largest lingerie company.

Born in Athy and currently based in London, Margaret McDonald has carved out a highly successful career in retailing, having initially trained at Penneys/Primark, the hugely successful Dublin-based international retailer.