The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 took place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Steiner Studios in Brooklyn, New York. People from all around the world tuned in to watch, as the show was available to stream live on platforms including Prime Video and Victoria’s Secret’s official social media channels. This was the second year of the show’s return after a hiatus, and they didn’t disappoint. It was obvious to the public that there was a shift toward greater inclusivity and diversity in the models and overall representation. Elements of the traditional glamorous format were still present. The show felt not only very trendy and current, but also displayed extremely modern societal values that had not been highlighted in past runaway shows.
Former Victoria’s Secret Angel, Jasmine Tookes, opened up the show while nine months pregnant with her second child. She wore a stunning gold netted look with pearl and clam shell-decorated wings, which was widely celebrated and publicized as an empowering “Birth of Venus” moment, making her a show-stopping and iconic opener.
The show continued its push for diversity and inclusivity by featuring models like Ashley Graham and Paloma Elsesser. These women represented the curve models within the show, and received the elevated round of applause they deserved. Additionally, the very famous Alex Consani, who identifies as a trans model, appeared multiple times within the show and continued to represent that side of the industry with her striking blue eyes and icy blonde hair.
The lineup of models continued with the return of iconic veteran angels, some very shocking and refreshing to see on the runway. This included major names like Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Barbara Palvin, Lily Aldridge, and Jasmine Tookes. Additionally, two first-ever professional athletes strutted down the runway with jaw dropping outfits and magnificent wings, proving that even athletes can rock Victoria’s Secret. WNBA star Angel Reese and Olympic gymnast Suni Lee officially made history by being a part of the show.
As the 2025 show approached, many people shared their opinions online about what should be included in terms of hair, makeup, and outfit choices. It’s been very obvious that the public was looking for the return of “voluminous blowouts”, a popular hairstyle back in the earlier years of the Victoria’s Secret image. Quickly after the 2024 show, the stylists and hair coordinators received a lot of backlash for displaying the trending “slick back” style. It was said to be “boring” and “lazy.” This sent a clear message to the Victoria’s Secret team that a change needed to be made. It seems by the positive feedback that people are satisfied by the style choices made on this year’s runway. Although the show was consistent with its styling techniques, it consisted of six different segments, each displaying different themes, background music, and overall vibes. These segments were titled: First Light, Bombshell, PINK Halftime, Hot Pursuit, Magic Hour, and Black Tie. The approach stayed very consistent throughout the show, but with each new segment came new colors, flourishes, and unique ensembles.
An iconic and extremely memorable moment happened about halfway through the show, when Devyn Garcia was walking back from her end-of-runway pose. Her sheer wrap ended up getting caught under her shoe, but instead of getting embarrassed, the professional model just laughed it off and smoothly continued her walk to earn a huge applause from the audience. This showcase of a mistake not only guided the way for other models and the possible errors they could come across, but also provided a moment of humor within the semi-intense segment of the show.
A huge takeaway from the show for fans was the incredible music choices used throughout. The show featured a “Bollywood-Pop Music Mashup”, including many iconic and well-known songs mashed together to create a combination of musical magic. A specifically viral moment occurred when the runway tunes featured a mashup of the classic 1981 Bollywood song “Tere Mere Beech Mein” by Lata Mangeshkar and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, and Britney Spears’ “Toxic”. This unexpected blend of East and West was a huge talking point on social media, and created the perfect atmosphere in the building. Along with the playlist, the show was accompanied by an all-female lineup of musical headliners whose live singing and dancing added a whole new dimension to the show. These artists included: Missy Elliott, Karol G, K-Pop Group TWICE, who made history as the first K-Pop girl group to ever perform at a Victoria’s Secret event, and Madison Beer.
As the final models took their bows under a shower of glittering confetti, the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show officially concluded its iconic return. More than just a parade of exotic and incredible outfits, this year’s event officially publicized the brand’s new era, successfully blending its signature fantasy and glamour while also paying homage to modern inclusivity. From the diverse cast to the inventive designs, the show proved that the thrill of the iconic runway is alive and well, leaving a clear message for the fashion world: Victoria’s Secret is back, and ready to soar to new heights.
