The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned to Los Angeles on Sunday, October 18, bringing together familiar faces, dramatic wings, a diamond-encrusted Fantasy Bra, and a musical lineup led entirely by women. Held at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, the theatrical spectacle was organized around the seasons, featuring looks inspired by spring, summer, autumn, and winter, alongside a dedicated segment for the brand’s PINK line.
Gigi Hadid was among the familiar faces on the runway, returning in a look that leaned into the show’s signature glamour. Hadid wore dip-dye metallic wings featuring sequin discs, paired with a sheer sequin cape over a neon pink-and-blue lingerie set. Her appearance was one of the evening’s highlights, as she shared the runway with singer Tate McRae. Hadid also wore a second look consisting of a white lace corset, matching boyshorts, and a diamond body chain. Her sister, Bella Hadid, opened the show in an embellished floral bra and matching wings.
One of the biggest talking points of the night was Kylie Jenner’s debut on the runway, where she wore the brand's iconic Fantasy Bra after an eight-year hiatus for the piece. Created in collaboration with jeweller Jacob & Co., the $50 million piece features 4,410 natural diamonds surrounding a 75.54-carat radiant-cut Fancy Vivid yellow diamond. The bra required over 1,000 hours of work by 15 craftspeople and weighed just under four pounds. Jenner paired the elaborate jewelry with a gauzy mini skirt, clear heels, and white feathered wings, supported from the audience by actor Timothee Chalamet.
Barbara Palvin brought another major talking point by returning to the runway just six weeks after welcoming her first child with husband Dylan Sprouse. Palvin appeared in a pale pink, sheer lingerie-inspired look with lace detailing as Megan Moroney performed. Having officially become a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2019, Palvin spoke about feeling empowered by the brand's decision to include her so soon after childbirth.
The show also featured several established names, including Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Joan Smalls, Irina Shayk, and Jasmine Tookes. Lima closed the event, while Ambrosio marked her 20th appearance at a Victoria's Secret show. Additionally, Indian model Ravleen Varghese made her debut on the Los Angeles runway as the brand continued its revived fashion show schedule.