Angels Take Flight: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2025 Dazzles
- Kennedy Journal
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
New York City – October 16, 2025 – The iconic wings unfurled once more under the industrial glow of Brooklyn's Steiner Studios as the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show made its triumphant return on Wednesday night, October 15th.
Streaming live to millions on Amazon Prime Video and Victoria's Secret's social channels, the 2025 extravaganza blended high-octane sensuality with a nod to inclusivity, proving the brand's evolution while reigniting the magic that captivated audiences for two decades. What started as a pink-carpet prelude at 6:30 p.m. ET exploded into a 45-minute runway spectacle at 7 p.m., leaving viewers breathless with bold looks, powerhouse performances, and a roster of models who redefined "angelic."
This year's show, the second since its 2019 hiatus amid backlash over inclusivity, leaned into a "glitzy and sensual" vibe that social media hailed as a step up from 2024's debut.
A Star-Studded Catwalk: From Veterans to Virtuosos
Opening the night with a collective strut of legendary "Angels"—Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Behati Prinsloo, and Jasmine Tookes—the show paid homage to its golden era. Tookes, visibly pregnant in a shimmering emerald bodysuit, stole hearts as she glided down the runway, her baby bump adorned with crystal accents that sparkled like a promise of new beginnings.
But the real fireworks came from the fresh faces pushing boundaries. WNBA sensation Angel Reese made history as the first professional athlete to grace the VS runway, strutting in a pink lace ensemble with floral appliqués that paid tribute to her mother.
The Hadid sisters anchored the glamour: Gigi Hadid, embracing "mom life" with a nod to her daughter Khai via an Instagram Story lunchbox snap, owned two bold segments in metallic sheers and feathered wings. Her sister Bella Hadid, fresh off a health scare, closed the show in a jaw-dropping 50-pound winged masterpiece—crimson feathers cascading like a phoenix rising.
The lineup, spanning veterans like Tyra Banks (in a cameo nod) to boundary-breakers like Graham, underscored VS's pivot toward body positivity.
Music was also the heartbeat, with an all-female lineup that fused genres and generations. K-pop powerhouse TWICE ignited the pink segment with synchronized choreography in matching wings, their energy syncing perfectly with the models' struts.
In my humble opinion, the Victoria's Secret's resurgence feels like a phoenix in pink: sexier, savvier, and unapologetically itself.
With whispers of a 2026 global tour already swirling, one thing's clear—the Angels aren't just back; they're soaring higher than ever.
Catch the full replay on Amazon Prime Video and join the conversation: Who's your favorite wingspan of the night?
