The Angels Are Back: Victoria's Secrets Reclaims Its Wings in a Dazzling 2025 Fashion Show
Thays Silva
Oct 17, 2025
2 min read
After years of reinvention and scrutiny over outdated beauty standards, Victoria’s Secret made a bold return to the runway on October 15 in New York City. The 2025 Fashion Show wasn’t just a spectacle, it was a statement. With the iconic Angels back in full force, the brand embraced its legacy while signaling a new era of inclusivity, glamour, and global appeal.
Adriana Lima, Bella Hadid, Jasmine Tookes, Alex Consoni and Gigi Hadid celebrate the end of the 2025 Victoria’s Secret fashion show. - Photo: Getty Images
Adriana Lima’s comeback was nothing short of cinematic. Draped in a dramatic black ensemble and golden wings, the Brazilian supermodel commanded the runway with the same magnetic presence that radiated elegance, while Candice Swanepoel floated in crystal wings and a hand-embroidered bodysuit, evoking
her most iconic moments. Gigi Hadid and Barbara Palvin, representing the new generation, proved that the Angel legacy is evolving and thriving.
Adriana Lima walks the runway during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. - Photo: Evan Agostini
The soundtrack elevated the show to a cultural event. Karol G’s reggaeton rhythms, TWICE’s K-pop charm, Madison Beer’s ethereal vocals, and Missy Elliott’s high-voltage performance created a sonic landscape as diverse as the cast itself. It was a celebration of global femininity fierce, joyful, and unapologetically bold.
Madison Beer was one of the main attractions on the runway that night. - Photo: Getty Images
Visually, the show was a feast. LED-lit wings, Swarovski-studded lingerie, and sustainable fabrics redefined sensuality with innovation. Lima’s closing look black lace, sheer tulle, and a velvet cape embroidered with empowering phrases was more than fashion. It was a manifesto.
Barbara Palvin, one of the standout models of the night, returns to the runway after a long time. - Photo: AFP
Representation took center stage. Models of all ethnicities, body tapes, and ages walked with confidence, including Ashley Graham and Paloma Elsesser, whose presence underscored the brand’s commitment to redefining beauty on its own terms.
Ashley Graham, in her second consecutive year walking for Victoria’s Secret. - Photo: Brendan McDermid, REUTERS.
Online, the show exploded. On X (formerly Twitter), fand dubbed it “The World Cup for girl and gays.” TikTok lit up with behind-the-scenes clips, and hashtags like #VSFashionShow2025 and #AngelsAreBack dominated global trends.
With this triumphant return, Victoria’s Secrets isn’t just reclaiming its wings. It’s rewriting its story. One that honors its past, embraces the present, and dares to imagine a more inclusive future.
Adriana Lima (on the right), Bella Hadid, Jasmine Tookes, and Gigi Hadid (on the left). - Photo: AFP
