After its highly anticipated comeback in 2024, Victoria’s Secret wasted no time proving that the fashion world welcomed its return with open arms. On 15 October 2025, the brand staged this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (VSFS) in New York City, returning to Brooklyn’s waterfront in a spectacular show that blended legacy, reinvention, and star power.
Once known for its controversies that resulted in a five-year hiatus of its iconic fashion show, the brand is now redefining its image under new leadership. With female CEO Hillary Super at the helm and Adam Seaman – formerly Chief Design Officer at Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty – taking on creative direction, this year’s show marked a confident new chapter for Victoria’s Secret.
With a mix of veteran Angels, new faces, and historic firsts, the runway became a stage where fashion, music, and a whole lot of glamour collided. Below are the standout moments from the night that had everyone talking.
An opening to remember
Jasmine Tookes made history this year by opening the show while nine months pregnant. She walked in a gleaming, gem-encrusted ensemble – complete with a sculptural cape replacing traditional wings – and paused midwalk to cradle her baby bump. Her moment set the tone for a show intent on redefining what a Victoria’s Secret runway could be: bold, vulnerable, and inclusive.
Performers of the night
(From left) TWICE’s Jihyo, Momo, Tzuyu, and Nayeon performed their hit singles 'This Is For' and 'Strategy' at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Grammy-nominated singer Madison Beer performed three of her recent singles – 'Make You Mine', 'Bittersweet', and 'Yes Baby' – while donning her own set of wings and taking a brief walk down the runway.
Grammy-winning Colombian singer Karol G lit up the runway with 'Ivonny Bonita' and 'Latina Foreva' from her album 'Tropicoqueta', complete with her own angel wings.
Rap legend Missy Elliott closed the show with a powerhouse medley of hits including 'One Minute Man', 'Get Ur Freak On', 'Work It', and 'Lose Control'.
Music powered the energy from start to finish. The VSFS 2025 show featured chart-topping acts such as Madison Beer, Karol G, K-pop group TWICE, and hip-hop legend Missy Elliott closing the night in high style. The show’s musical direction reaffirmed Victoria’s Secret’s ambition to be as much about spectacle as it is about lingerie.
Athletes take the runway
Professional basketball player Angel Reese made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut, seen here in one of her two runway looks.
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee walked in the PINK section, channeling a youthful, sporty energy with playful confidence.
This year’s show made history by tapping professional athletes as Angels. WNBA star Angel Reese and Olympic gymnast Suni Lee joined the cast, making them among the first athletes ever to wear wings on the Victoria’s Secret runway.
By casting them, the brand highlighted a new kind of beauty defined by strength and confidence. Reese walked in a sculpted floral set and dramatic wings, while Lee’s athletic charm translated seamlessly into her PINK segment ensemble.
More fresh faces
Emily Ratajkowski made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut, carrying a stunning oversized pink floral piece down the runway.
Model and singer Yumi Nu graced the runway, embodying confidence and modern femininity in her Victoria’s Secret debut.
British model and actress Iris Law brought her cool-girl edge to the PINK segment, marking her first walk for Victoria’s Secret.
Actress and model Barbie Ferreira made a bold Victoria’s Secret debut, embracing body confidence and individuality on the runway.
A fresh wave of talent took centre stage in 2025. Newcomers such as Iris Law, Yumi Nu, Barbie Ferreira, and Quenlin Blackwell walked alongside seasoned models, bringing youthful energy and diversity to the lineup.
And in a pleasant surprise to many, Emily Ratajkowski made her first-ever appearance on the Victoria’s Secret runway. This mix of new and unexpected faces reinforced Victoria’s Secret’s evolving vision – one that embraces individuality, inclusivity, and fresh storytelling.
OGs make their return
What is the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show if not for their iconic Angels? This year’s show brought back Victoria’s Secret icons such as Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Barbara Palvin, and more to reclaim the runway, anchoring the show’s legacy while the new crop carried it forward.
Their return underscored that while the brand is reinventing itself, it still honours its history. For many fans, seeing those familiar faces brought emotional resonance and a sense of continuity.
Husbands and boyfriends in attendance
We often talk about WAGs, but at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, there were the HABs – husbands and boyfriends. Among the VIPs sitting front and centre were celebrity partners such as Patrick Schwarzenegger and Dylan Sprouse, there to cheer on their wives, Abby Champion and Barbara Palvin. Their presence was a reminder that behind every Angel is a circle of love and support, grounding the night’s glamour in something genuine.
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