After a hiatus and a bold reboot in 2024, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is making its second act this October 15 in New York City. Streaming begins at 7 p.m. ET across Prime Video, Amazon Live, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
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This edition feels more like a manifesto than a lingerie runway: a celebration of inclusion, reinvention, and cross-industry ambition.
Headliners & Harmonies: Who’s Performing
Victoria’s Secret dropped this year’s performance lineup in one bold reveal: Missy Elliott, Karol G, Madison Beer, and TWICE will all light up the stage.
• Missy Elliott – A legend returning to the spotlight, beloved for genre-bending innovation
• Karol G – The reggaetón queen bringing sultry Latin heat
• Madison Beer – Rising pop voice with viral energy
• TWICE – K-pop royalty whose stadium anthems translate to runway spectacle
To lean into that all-female power play? Smart move. The show underscores how Victoria’s Secret is recentering women’s voices and not just bodies.
The First Six Angels to Walk (So Far)
In a surprise Instagram reveal, VS identified its first six official Angels for the 2025 runway:
1. Adriana Lima
2. Alex Consani
3. Anok Yai
4. Joan Smalls
5. Lily Aldridge
6. Yumi Nu 
These names mix legacy and audacity. Lima, Aldridge, and Smalls bring gravitational weight; Consani and Yumi Nu represent the next-generation spark; Anok Yai bridges runway heritage and cultural resonance.
Angels in the Wings – Who’s Likely to Appear
Beyond the first six, a constellation of returning and new faces is shaping up:
• Gigi Hadid, Candice Swanepoel, Barbara Palvin, and Stella Maxwell have all been confirmed to rejoin the wings.
• Ashley Graham returns after making waves last year.
• Angel Reese, the WNBA star, will make her runway debut becoming the first professional athlete ever to walk a Victoria’s Secret runway.
• Further debuts include Quenlin Blackwell, Barbie Ferreira, Iris Law, and more as VS leans into cross-industry casting.
Already, Reese’s inclusion offers a thrilling narrative shift: from the basketball court to angel wings. As she herself puts it, “stepping into a dream.”
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What to Expect — Themes, Vibe & Secrets
1. Narrative arcs vs segmented themes
Rather than the classic hyper-themed segments (e.g. “Jungle Romance”), expect a more narrative flowing interweaving stories of self, identity, strength, and metamorphosis.
2. Fashion moments with purpose
The show continues to blur the line between spectacle and commerce: more than 4,000 looks will be shoppable directly during the live stream.
3. Movement & energy over stillness
With choreographer Charm LA ’Donna back in action, expect runway walks that feel dynamic and alive less statuesque, more kinetic.
4. Diversity and dimension
VS is doubling down on its reboots: body diversity, cross-industry casting, age variation, and global representation all factor into the casting.
5. Surprise guest turns
Given last year’s surprise moments (Tyra Banks closing, guest walk-ins), we’ll likely see a few unannounced names crash the runway.
A Runway Worth Planning For
Mark your alerts: October 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET (New York) is when the wings take center stage. 
For once, this isn’t just a fashion show. it’s a statement. From athlete angels to genre-crossing performance lineups, this iteration of Victoria’s Secret is staking new ground. Expect glitz, grit, and plenty of surprise wings.
Featured Image – Candice Swanepoel at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
