Karlie Kloss, Doutzen Kroes Leave Victoria's Secret

Two Victoria's Secret Angels have decided to retire their wings and move on to other pursuits.

Perhaps they've outgrown their wings?

The lingerie giant has confirmed that Karlie Kloss will not be renewing her contract when it ends this year, MailOnline said. The company, through senior creative director Ed Razek, has also revealed that Doutzen Kroes has already left in December after a six-year stint as a VS Angel.

"Karlie and I met several months ago to discuss the many things she hoped to do in her life and career," he said of the statuesque model on his Instagram account. "As we talked, it became clear she would not have the time to fulfill her myriad commitments."

"Reluctantly, we agreed she would leave the brand at the end of her contract," he continued.

'Karlie is one of a kind, a very close friend, someone I truly admire and love. She is, without question, one of the best models ever. But she is an even better person. Her future is unlimited, and I am excited to see all the good she will do," he added. "Karlie Kloss will always be an Angel to me."

Ed also had glowing words for Doutzen, although fans pointed out that these came late as she had already left about 2 months ago.

"After I posted the news about @karliekloss leaving VS I got a number of texts asking me why I hadn't said anything about Doutzen leaving at the end of last year," he began. "Fair question. The simple answer is I should have."

"Doutzen had a lucrative opportunity in Europe and it would have conflicted with her VS obligations," he went on to say. "So, at her agencies request, we released her from contract. There was no conflict. No animosity. None of the nonsense I've read on Instagram."

"She had a great business opportunity, and I wanted to be fair to someone I adore and respect. That's all," he clarified. "I honestly believe Doutzen is one of the most stunningly beautiful people in the world. And I always will. I have told her that many times. Now you know."

Vogue Australia reported that Karlie "will be using her extra time to study at New York University's Gallatin School where she learned she had secured a place this year."

"It's something I've wanted to do for a very long time," she was quoted by the publication as saying.

However, Karlie said she will still be "working full-time" despite her university studies.

"I'm incredibly ambitious and have lots of goals within my career that I'm not slowing down anytime soon," she shared.

WATCH: