Spotlight Moments: The Looks, The Performances, The Energy
Bella Hadid opened a high-impact chapter in a red lingerie set and cape that doubled as wings, later switching to a glimmering silver look with floral-detailed white wings. Gigi Hadid followed with a vibrant pink ensemble capped by oversized florals, before pivoting to an all-white, angel-winged silhouette that emphasized polished, powerful lines.
Emily Ratajkowski made a standout debut in a balconette set with petal-like structures in place of wings for a soft, romantic profile. Candice Swanepoel alternated between beaded earth tones paired with metallic wings and sleek black lace shaped by a sculptural silver accessory. Angel Reese blended sport and romance in white-and-rose accents, then returned with silver-and-white wings and a glittered pink top tailored for motion under the lights.
Barbara Palvin moved from space-age shine—front-positioned metallic wings and silver heels—to old-Hollywood glamour in liquid gold silk with dramatic cutouts. Jasmine Tookes turned the runway into a celebration, highlighting her baby bump in luminous gold wings and a netted one-piece, styled with soft, natural glam. Ashley Graham delivered a commanding turn in black lace and sweeping feathered wings, her confident poses amplifying the cheers from every corner of the studio.
Behati Prinsloo sailed between airy white layers—tossed with dancerly flair—and an understated neutral set anchored by a sheer, trailing shawl. Madison Beer matched the show’s romance with a pink, winged performance look before stepping onto the runway herself with concert-ready poise. Irina Shayk channeled modern regality in pink and white with a crown-like headpiece, then dialed up the drama in a sheer red set that billowed with movement.
Alessandra Ambrosio showcased sculptural leaf-shaped wings in nude tones and later returned in black with bold, mask-inspired motifs. Amelia Gray contrasted a studded black set and cage skirt with a red, glittering mini that caught every spotlight. Doutzen Kroes layered a sheer jumpsuit over black lingerie and a silver waist accent, then shifted to soft brown tones framed by front-set gold wings. Lily Aldridge moved from chocolate silk and a jewel-spiked headpiece to a sheer black look crowned with illuminated silver wings.
The show’s crossover star power extended beyond modeling. Sunisa Lee brought bright, athletic energy for the PINK segments in coordinated pink and silver pieces styled with sporty boot-heels. Iris Law debuted with tongue-in-cheek “Naughty-ish” separates, athletic accessories, and a platinum pixie on display beneath a pom-pom beanie. Stella Maxwell leaned into the “Very Sexy” motif in a glossy red top, nude stockings, and sculpted red wings. Precious Lee celebrated curves in pink with a delicate floral crown, while Imaan Hammam toggled between feathered black sparkle with pink bows and a sleek black set traced by silver chains and airy white wings. Liu Wen delivered a study in contrasts: a red sheer jumpsuit with matching wings, then a radiant silver set with a crown that glowed under the rigging.
The music tied it all together. Four members of TWICE—Nayeon, Jihyo, Tzuyu, and Momo—lit up the iconic pink runway with coordinated looks in cheetah print, head-to-toe pink, and black-pink combos, their choreography syncing to the strut of the models. For the finale, Missy Elliott powered through a high-energy medley in gleaming black stagewear, flanked by dancers in monochrome, harlequin, and metallic ensembles—an exclamation point on a night that fused fashion, performance, and precision.
By curtain call, the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show had delivered a wide-angle vision: heritage and reinvention, athleticism and elegance, legends and first-timers. It was a carefully staged return that left the audience with a lasting image—confidence, variety, and spectacle sharing the same runway.