It is no secret that the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has been a pop culture staple from the 2000s until the 2010s, captivating millions of audiences with its glamorous runway displays, iconic models, and star-studded performances.
Photo: Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima & Anok Yai (Getty Images)
However, since the beloved runway’s hiatus in 2018, expectations were high when it was announced that the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is coming back, reintroducing the industry’s evolving standards of diversity and body positivity through well-known names and newer faces in the glamorous world of fashion.
Here are some of the most jaw-dropping moments at this year’s fashion show:
1. Tyra Banks returns to runway after almost 20 years
Tyra Banks is indeed America’s Next Top Model, making her first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show appearance in nearly 20 years.
Photo: Tyra Banks (Getty Images)
The fashion icon was glamorous in black from head to toe, proving why she’s still one of the most sought-after supermodels in decades.
2. Adriana Lima makes an iconic comeback after six years
Adriana Lima is back!
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The 43-year-old supermodel made a striking impression on the runway, appearing bold and sleek in a black bra paired with iridescent butterfly wings, and finishing off her look with bold black eyeliner and a slicked-back ponytail.
3. Gigi Hadid opens the runway
Hailed as one of the veterans of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Gigi Hadid was a bombshell as she opened the runway in a pink playsuit and giant pink wings.
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In addition, Bella made a surprise appearance on the runway, matching in red lingerie with her sister.
4. Goddess of Pop Cher is back!
This is the first time that an all-female musical lineup headlined the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show history—and Cher is one of the three female artists who delivered an excellent performance!
Photo: Cher (Shutterstock)
The Goddess of Pop performed an epic medley “Strong Enough” and “Believe.”
5. BLACKPINK’s LISA is a certified rockstar!
LISA knows how to fire up any stage she performs in!
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The BLACKPINK soloist was both dreamy and electrifying when she performed her hottest tracks “Rockstar” and “Moonlit Floor”
6. Tyla’s blazing performance
Tyla’s show-stopping performance literally made us sweat!
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The South African-American singer-songwriter performed her viral songs “Water” and “PUSH 2 START,” hitting the stage with so much glamor and charisma.
7. Mother-daughter tandem Kate and Lila Moss strut the runway
Kate Moss, who is hailed as one of the most beloved high fashion supermodels of the 90s, made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut at 50!
Photo: Kate Moss and Lila Moss (Getty Images)
Meanwhile, her daughter Lila Moss also made her fresh runway debut as well! The mother-daughter tandem shared the runway in a black and pink ensemble, respectively.
8. And finally—new faces at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show!
Fresh faces dominated the much-awaited fashion show!
Photo: Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, and Alex Consani (Getty Images)
The show saw some of the newest and biggest models who made their first walk on the New York runway, bringing in a wave of diversity and representation that you shouldn’t miss from now on.
Among the newest faces who strutted in one of America’s most popular lingerie brands were Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, and Alex Consani, among others.
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