Victoria's Secret 2024: Comebacks, inclusivity, and star power

Wings, feathers, angels, expensive jewelry, high heels, lace, and silk—all these terms are synonymous with Victoria's Secret fashion shows. Although the company is best known for its lingerie, pajamas, and cosmetics, until 2021, it organized events that captured global attention once a year. 2024 after several years of hiatus due to criticism over model selection, the COVID-19 pandemic, and shifting trends, fashion's biggest stars returned to the world’s most renowned lingerie catwalk. Classic panties were replaced with creatively stitched costumes showcased by some of the world's most popular models. Becoming a Victoria's Secret "angel" is a career dream come true for many of them.

The Victoria's Secret 2024 show, held on October 15, 2024, in New York, was opened by Gigi Hadid. The popular model and former partner of Zayn Malik has graced these legendary runways many times in previous editions. This time, she had the honor of starting the fashion show, emerging from under the stage like Taylor Swift and wearing enormous, moving wings that opened as she walked down the runway. Gigi paid tribute to her friend by striking two poses reminiscent of Swift's during The Eras Tour.

Alongside Gigi, her younger sister, Bella Hadid, also participated in the show. The model wore a long red coat and matching lingerie. Many people eagerly anticipated her appearance, including fans concerned about her well-being.

The LGBTQ+ community had two representatives in the Victoria's Secret show: Brazilian Valentina Sampaio, who became an angel for the first time in 2019, and American Alex Consani. Both transgender models expressed immense joy about participating in the show. Alex wrote on Instagram: "Alex Consani | VICTORIA SECRET ILYYY Little me is screaming I can't even say anything other than thank you <3." Valentina Sampaio added: "Still no words for today! Marked forever! Tomorrow I'll post more! Thank you ✨." She included a video of herself signing angel wings in her post.

What would a Victoria's Secret show be without surprises? This time, it was undoubtedly the return of Kate Moss. The 50-year-old model seems untouched by time. Her runway walk captivated both online viewers and those present at the show. Alongside Kate Moss, Adriana Lima, a long-time Victoria's Secret model, returned to the angels, saying, "came home."

Four incredibly talented artists crafted this year's musical arrangement: Lisa, Tyli, Orianthi, and Cher. Dressed in costumes inspired by the Victoria's Secret theme, these singers and instrumentalists demonstrated that live music blends perfectly with long-legged models.

It’s said that the first and last models in a show are the most memorable for both critics and fans. With this in mind, the organizers of the Victoria's Secret show truly surprised everyone—Tyra Banks closed the runway. This marked the supermodel's return to the Angels after a 19-year hiatus.