Third time’s the charm! The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was the best version yet since its return!
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show first launched in 1995, ran until 2018, and returned in 2024. When the show returned, fans had plenty of feedback on what they wanted to see changed and brought back to the runway.
This year, the show brought back a traditional runway setup, with a new take on its signature sparkling catwalk.
The opening was soft yet sexy, with florals setting the tone for the first segment of the show. Supermodel Bella Hadid opened the show in a green sheer miniskirt paired with a sparkly, embellished bra, panties, and garter. Floral wings completed the look, tying into the romantic theme of the opening.
The looks in the first half of the show were beautiful and feminine, with a sexy finish. Light baby pinks and greens were featured throughout, tying into the floral theme. The headpieces were also showstoppers, adding another interesting element to the looks and making each one stand out.
During Megan Moroney’s performance, the looks coming down the runway had a sexy sleepwear feel. Sheer minidresses, ruffles, and matching bras and panties created a dreamy, romantic aesthetic. The color palette featured soft pastels, including pink, teal, yellow, green, and blue, which complemented the delicate silhouettes.
Tate McRae’s performance was another entertaining moment in the show. She wore a red lingerie set that complemented the looks coming down the runway. This section brought more color, sparkle, and drama, with crystal embellishments, chrome wings, and colorful bra and panty sets. The looks felt bolder and more playful, adding a striking contrast to the softer, pastel-heavy opening.
After the PINK segment, the show took on a more moodier turn with rain, thunder, and lightning that looked really cinematic, especially with the camera angles and the way the models were shown coming down the runway. The looks had more of an edgy sexiness compared to the softer, more feminine pink looks earlier in the show. This segment featured lots of black and lace, with occasional gold accents to complement the darker looks. The overall feel was very moody and almost enchanted, especially with the gold feathers featured in some of the looks.
Victoria’s Secret also introduced the winner of its docuseries Angels Among Us, which followed the casting process to find the next Angel to walk in the fashion show. The finalist and winner, Solange Omon, made her debut in a black and white bra and panty set with gold wings. Her entrance was very striking, with her standing behind the curtains as a light shone behind her as opera choir music played. The whole moment felt very ethereal, making her debut a memorable one.
After Omon’s walk, the show transitioned into an ice-inspired segment. The first look featured an all-white bra and panty set with sheer stockings, covered in diamonds, and white wings with silver tips. The looks fit the snow and ice theme, with one model coming down the runway in a black fur coat. Another look featured white earmuffs and pom-poms that resembled snowballs, adding a playful touch to the winter-inspired theme.
Megan Thee Stallion also took the stage, bringing her signature hot girl energy to the show. The looks coming down the runway during her performance were all about sparkle, with crystal-embellished tops and skirts covered in diamonds. Chain belts featuring words like “Angel” and “Icon” added another fun detail to the looks, giving a bold and glamorous feel.
Kylie Jenner appearing as the surprise model wearing the Fantasy Bra was definitely not on my bingo card this year!
She looked absolutely gorgeous when she came out! Victoria’s Secret brought back the iconic Fantasy Bra, which was such a big part of the brand’s original runway shows. Partnering with Jacob & Co., they created a $50 million bra. In the audience, Kris Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were there to support Kylie during her first Victoria’s Secret runway debut.
Adriana Lima closed the show in such a heartwarming way. She seemed genuinely grateful and touched to be back on the runway. The show was so good this year, and it feels like the Victoria’s Secret team is finally understanding exactly what fans want to see.
