Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025: Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima and Karol G take centre stage

After years of anticipation, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 shone once again on 15 October at New York’s iconic Brooklyn Navy Yard. The event, which has been a landmark in pop culture and fashion for decades, returned with a production full of glamour, drama and fantasy, reaffirming its status as one of the most anticipated fashion shows of the year.

The runway brought together names that define the industry. Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima, Anok Yai, Barbara Palvin, Candice Swanepoel, Paloma Elsesser and Irina Shayk led a line-up that combined legends and fresh faces. The brand’s iconic wings reappeared, reinterpreted in looks that retained the classic essence of the show while adding a contemporary twist.

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This new chapter also broadened the conversation around femininity. Basketball star Angel Reese and actress Barbie Ferreira made their runway debuts, while Olympic gymnast Suni Lee, alongside Reese, became one of the first professional athletes to walk for Victoria’s Secret. The gesture aims to connect with new audiences and redefine what it means to be an “angel” today.

The front row added even more energy. Notable attendees included Sarah Jessica Parker, Jodie Turner-Smith, Chloë Sevigny, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Law Roach and June Ambrose, whose presence reinforced the cultural magnetism that has always surrounded the event.

One of the evening’s most striking moments was Jasmine Tookes’ appearance. The model dazzled in a golden mesh look and celebrated her pregnancy on the runway, reflecting a shift towards a more authentic and empowered femininity.

Music takes over the runway

Music played a key role in the narrative of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025. Madison Beer opened the night with “Bittersweet”. Later, Karol G brought a Latin flair with “Ivonny Bonita” and “Latina Forever”, dressed in red lace with majestic scarlet wings. Missy Elliott and TWICE completed the experience, adding sonic diversity and a surge of feminine energy.

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The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 was more than just the return of a spectacle; it was a statement of intent. The same fantasy, but with a different narrative.