The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show never fails to deliver us some of the most referenced and talked-about pop culture moments of the time.
Who could forget Ariana Grande almost being hit by an angel wing mid-performance to become one of the most memed moments in VS history? Or Bella Hadid having the ultimate run in with her ex as she walked the runway while The Weekend performed?
The runway has also played host to some of the most influential super models of our time including Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Ashley Graham and even Miranda Kerr who debuted as the first Australian Angel in 2006.
Ushering in a new era in 2025 under the direction of their new creative lead, Adam Selman, and performances locked in from Twice, Missy Elliott, Karol G and Madison Beer, this year is shaping up to be one to remember.
If you didn’t get the chance to watch the show live, we’ve rounded up the biggest moments from the runway, below.
We Recap 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’s Biggest Moments
Jasmine Tookes Opens The Show Pregnant
American model Jasmine Tookes opened the show in an ethereal golden number complete with orb-laden cage. But it was her burgeoning baby bump that stole the show. While Tookes isn’t the first model to walk the VS runway pregnant, she is the first to walk in her third trimester, showing off her gorgeous pregnancy body.
Heidi Klum, Alessandra Ambrósio, Lily Aldridge and Doutzen Kroes all walked while in the early stages of pregnancy – either not yet showing or using strategic outfits to hide the news.
Irina Shayk was the last model to walk the show pregnant in 2016. The model was in her second trimester, flaunting her growing tummy while on the runway.
The Next Gen Of Supermodels
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has always been recognised as a marker of supermodel status, having catapulted and solidified the careers of Miranda Kerr, Kendall Jenner and the Hadid sisters.
This year, the runway ushered in the next gen of it-models featuring Gen-Z names like Iris Law, Alex Consani, Barbie Ferreira and Lila Moss.
‘Latina Forever’
The Colombian singer, Karol G, gave a fiery performance in her native tongue, clad in an equally hot red lace cat suit. The red hot portion of the show concluded with the words “Latina Forever” flashing across the screen before the singer left the stage and reappeared wearing her own set of red angel wings.
It was a delightful moment to behold but one that also felt politically charged given the current state of the U.S.
Diversity To The Front (Mostly)
Size, race, age and gender intersected to create one of the most empowering shows we’ve seen to date, with sheer joy radiating through the screen. Diversity has been at the forefront of the lingerie label’s rebrand, so this intentional shift felt expected. The brand has previously featured models and advocates with disabilities, including Aaron Rose Philip and Paula Carozzo, but this level of representation felt somewhat limited in 2025.
Angelina Kendall’s VS Debut
The Brazillian-Kiwi model, raised in Sydney Australia, has been hailed as the next big name in modelling and her VS debut all but solidified the commentary around her growing career. Kendall featured heavily throughout the show, flying the NZ and Australian flag proudly.
Missy’s Iconic Medley
One again proving she’ll always be the Queen of RnB, Missy Elliot gave an iconic performance with a medley of her greatest hits including ‘Get Your Freak On’, ‘Work It’ and ‘Lose Control’. The runway moment made for the perfect build up to the finale for the show which saw the models take to the catwalk as pink glitter rained down from above.
This year’s VS Fashion Show reads like a who’s who of the modelling world. Before the show began, the brand began revealing which models would walk in the 2025 event including Alessandra Ambrosio, Ashley Graham, Gigi Hadid and more. See the full list below.
- Gigi Hadid
- Candice Swanepoel
- Lily Aldridge
- Alessandra Ambrosio
- Adriana Lima
- Joan Smalls
- Imaan Hammam
- Ashley Graham
- Barbara Palvin Sprouse
- Paloma Elsesser
- Anok Yai
- Doutzen Kroes
- Lila Moss
- Jasmine Tookes
- Emily Ratajkowski
- Barbara “Barbie” Seppe Ferreira
- Iris Law
- Bella Hadid
- Alex Consani
- Angelina Kendall
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