20 October 2026 |
A surprise appearance from Kylie Jenner marked the return of the Fantasy bra.
After two years spent reintroducing its iconic runway show, Victoria’s Secret seemed ready to stop explaining itself. The 2026 edition was an unapologetic return to excess, complete with massive wings, a parade of original Angels, and the kinds of star-studded performances that made this lingerie spectacle a cultural phenomenon in the first place. Taking place Sunday evening at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles, the night marked the brand’s first return to the city since 2007. Chief creative officer Adam Selman seemingly had one thing in mind: give the fans what they want. And if that meant going over the top, so be it.
Organized around the four seasons, the show took audiences on a journey from spring to winter, with a few nostalgic detours along the way. Bella Hadid kicked things off in a floral bra and lime-green miniskirt, making way for a parade of oversized wings, barely-there lingerie, and plenty of familiar faces. Original Angels Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Candice Swanepoel returned alongside Gigi Hadid, Anok Yai, and Alex Consani. Things heated up during summer, when Tate McRae debuted her new single “Housewife” in shimmering red lingerie, while autumn took a more romantic turn with lace, corsets, and delicate wings. A vintage-inspired segment brought back the brand’s signature slip dresses, while KATSEYE gave the PINK runway a healthy dose of Gen Z flair
Photography by Jason Sean Weiss and Nina Fernandez – BFA
There was also a new Angel in the mix: Solange Omon, who earned her wings through the brand’s nationwide casting competition, Angels Among Us. The biggest surprise, though, was Kylie Jenner, who made her Victoria’s Secret debut in a $50 million diamond-encrusted Fantasy Bra designed by Jacob & Co. Covered in 4,410 diamonds, including a massive 75.54-carat yellow diamond, it marked the first time the iconic piece had appeared on the runway since 2018. Strutting down the runway to JADE’s “Angel of My Dreams,” Jenner wore towering white feathered wings and a sheer miniskirt, while boyfriend Timothée Chalamet cheered and clapped along from the front row. It was precisely the kind of celebrity spectacle the show does best.And who better to close the show than Lima? Making her 21st appearance on the Victoria’s Secret runway, the 45-year-old supermodel emerged in a white beaded ensemble with dramatic, cascading wings. Taking her time down the catwalk, she soaked up some of the evening’s loudest cheers before reuniting with the full cast for the finale. It was a fitting tribute to one of the brand’s most beloved Angels.
After all, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has never really been just about fashion. At its best, it’s pure theater, where bigger wings, bigger stars, and bigger moments are always better. This year, Victoria’s Secret understood the assignment.
Photography by Jojo Korsh – BFA
