The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Pushed the Boundaries From the Opening

Victoria’s Secret show the world they’re not doing typing this year!

The intimate wear line, known for its distinctive category of models, is changing things up this year by embracing inclusivity and is now dominated by a wide range of new faces.

Participating in this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show are Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee, Victoria’s Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes, who is 9 months pregnant, and WNBA star Angel Reese, who is the first professional athlete to walk the catwalk.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Opened With 9-Month Pregnant

Jasmine Tookes opened the Victoria’s Secret 2025 Fashion Show on Wednesday, despite being 9 months pregnant with her second child.

The mom-to-be modeled beautifully in a nude bodysuit beneath a beaded fishnet midi dress and matching shell-shaped wire frame on the back, while rocking a pair of stiletto heels.

The 34-year-old had her hair styled in raven extensions, parted in the middle. The hair flowed over her shoulder, hiding the straps of her outfit as she posed, showcasing her large baby bump. Her makeup was neat, emphasizing her natural beauty and bone structure.

Tookes is no stranger to the runway, having walked in her very first Victoria’s Secret fashion show in 2012, but she didn’t officially earn her wings until 2015. She reportedly walked in every show for the brand from 2012 to 2018, as well as its return under a new brand in 2024.

The daily mail reports that in early September, the expectant mother of two confirmed that she only had a few months left before welcomed her little boy.

She also admitted that she thought this time was a bit difficult because she had a toddler, referring to her 2-year-old daughter Mia. However, that didn’t stop her from doing her duty and opening the fashion show this year.

The iconic brand welcomed its first professional athlete

On October 9, WNBA star Angel Reese announced that she was joining Victoria’s Secret’s league of iconic models as an official “VS Angel” and brand ambassador. This partnership with the brand also meant that she would make her catwalk debut at the fashion show.

Reese, in an interview, described the feeling of receiving the news as “a surreal, coming-full-circle moment.” She also shared about being in the audience last year, showing off on the catwalk while feeling inspired by the women she saw.

The explosion reports that the athlete is proud and excited for herself, as she revealed that participating in the fashion show is another personal goal that she can now say she has achieved. She also hopes to use this opportunity to inspire other women to pursue their goals outside of their individual fields.

Nepo babies stepped out of their comfort zone on the Victoria’s Secret runway

Children of famous movie stars made their big appearances at the VS parade. Amelia Hamlin, who is the daughter of actors Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, walked around with two intense looks.

She flaunted her fitted figure in bold, crystal-encrusted lingerie, before switching to a sizzling metallic, backless mini dress. The sexy look gave a full view of her behind and the scarlet thong she wore with her. back length raven hair, styled straight.

Lila Moss, the daughter of model Kate Moss, also stole the show in a long-sleeved gray leotard, showing off her legs as she strutted around in hot pink heels and a pair of white socks. Lila sealed the look with a dark gray beanie from which her blonde hair peeked out and a silver belt.

Another Nepo baby who pulled out all the stops was Iris Law, serving up a wicked look. The model was dressed in a black crop top with matching bottoms and completed with a pair of black leggings, a matching beanie and chunky white boots.

Olympic gold medalist gets her wings

Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee appears on the VS podium as an angel this year. News of Lee’s participation in the show became public when iconic brand VS announced her as the latest addition to the line of iconic Angels from Steiner Studios in New York.

The explosion reported that the post was captioned “It’s official: Sunisa Lee is trading gold for PINK and walking the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show tonight. Get ready to see her tell her story (again).”

Fans expressed their excitement over the news and flooded the comment sections, writing congratulations and sending her kind words of praise.

Familiar faces were also in attendance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Although many new faces graced the VS runway this year, some recognizable models were also present at the show, including Bella Hadid.

Bella returns after retreating from public life for treatment related to health complications she attributes to the controversial diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease. She has also reportedly been struggling with mental health issues in recent months.

The model was joined on the show by her older sister, Gigi Hadid, who had her brunette hair parted to the side and pulled back into a bun, and was dressed in a bubblegum pink top and high-waisted lace panties.

She completed the look with a sheer pink dress trimmed with pink flowers, while Bella wore a fiery crimson bra and lace thong.

Also in attendance were former Victoria’s Secret Angels including Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes and Candice Swanepoel, as well as returning models such as Joan Smalls, Irina Shayk, Ashley Graham and Anok Yai, among others.

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