The 2025 edition of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show marked a triumphant return of the brand’s signature spectacle, held on Oct. 15, 2025, once again in New York City. This year the runway took place at a New York venue and streamed live at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on platforms including Prime Video, Amazon Live, and the brand’s Instagram, YouTube and TikTok channels.
The show opened with high energy and glossy production value, embracing the brand’s roots while injecting modern inclusivity and global-pop flavor. Runway segments this year were broken into thematic blocks — for example, insiders mention segments titled “First Light”, “Bombshell”, “PINK Halftime Show”, “Hot Pursuit”, “Magic Hour”, and “Black Tie”. Each theme brought its own mood: “First Light” brought soft pastels and early-morning radiance; “Bombshell” was more dramatic, glittering and sculptural; “PINK Halftime Show” incorporated bold pops and street-sensibility; “Hot Pursuit” leaned into kinetic action shapes; “Magic Hour” played with sunset and twilight textures; “Black Tie” offered a glamorous eveningwear moment with wings.
Musically, the show delivered an all-female lineup of performers, giving the soundtrack an empowering vibe. The artists on stage included Missy Elliott, Karol G, Madison Beer and K-pop group TWICE. Their performances ranged from Missy’s signature hip-hop theatricality, Karol G’s Latin pop flair, Madison Beer’s pop-vibe energy and TWICE’s sleek K-pop choreography — melding seamlessly with models strutting in wings and lingerie.
On the model front, the show blended legacy stars and fresh faces. The veteran roster returned with icons like Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid walking again. Meanwhile, newcomers and noteworthy debuts included Angel Reese (making headlines as the first professional athlete to ever walk the show) and names like Barbie Ferreira and Yumi Nu added fresh diversity.
In terms of fashion trends spotted on the runway, several key returns and evolutions were clear. Leather and utility-inspired accents popped up again (for instance, leather pants styled at the event backstage hinted at a “cowboy-core meets lingerie” vibe). Oversized angel wings remained iconic, but the shapes evolved — sculptural wings, transparent or feathery textures, and metallic frames represented a fresh take on the classic. Pastels and glitter made a comeback, as did corset-style bodices and high-waisted underwear sets with oversized belts: a nod to early-2000s “bombshell” lingerie styling. Additionally, the “PINK” segment suggested streetwear-meets-lingerie: bold colours, graphic logos, mesh layering and athleisure interrupting the traditional satin and lace. Editors noted a surge in evening-wear lingerie hybrid looks—lace bodysuits paired with tailored coats, sheer capes overlaying bras, and bold accessories making the lingerie look wearable beyond the runway.
Overall, the 2025 show reaffirmed the brand’s intention to stay culturally relevant, globally appealing and visually spectacular. With its venue in New York once more, a high-profile lineup of models and musicians, and trend-forward styling, Victoria’s Secret firmly reclaimed its moment. For viewers and fashion fans alike, the show offered not just glamour, but a fresh blueprint: lingerie that meets lifestyle, wings as art-objects, and fashion that reflects both heritage and tomorrow.
