Victoria’s Secret Brings Back Runway Glamour

The wings are back, the glamour is bigger than ever, and some of fashion’s most recognisable faces have returned to the spotlight.

The 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show transformed Los Angeles into a spectacular celebration of fashion, music and celebrity on October 18, bringing together established supermodels, new runway talent and unforgettable designer creations.

Among the evening’s biggest names were Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid and Kylie Jenner, each contributing a different kind of star power to the event.

With elaborate wings, sparkling embellishments and an imaginative seasonal theme, the show offered a reminder that theatrical runway fashion still has the ability to capture worldwide attention.

Bella Hadid delivered one of the evening’s most memorable moments when she opened the runway in a nature-inspired ensemble.

Her look featured shades of green, delicate floral detailing and dramatic wings decorated with blooming elements, creating a romantic interpretation of spring.

With flowing blonde hair and glowing makeup, the supermodel combined contemporary beauty with the elaborate presentation traditionally associated with Victoria’s Secret.

Her sister Gigi Hadid also returned to the runway, embracing a playful pink look with floral-inspired detailing.

Gigi’s presence continued her reputation for combining high fashion with a distinctive personal style, something First Avenue previously explored in Gigi Hadid’s artistic Miu Miu fashion moment.

The sisters’ appearances helped establish the evening’s visual identity: glamorous, colourful and unmistakably theatrical.

Perhaps the show’s most talked-about appearance belonged to Kylie Jenner.

Making her Victoria’s Secret runway debut, Jenner wore the return of the legendary Fantasy Bra, a jewellery creation reportedly valued at $50 million.

Developed with luxury jeweller Jacob & Co., the design featured thousands of natural diamonds and a prominent yellow diamond weighing more than 75 carats.

The extraordinary creation brought together fine jewellery craftsmanship, celebrity influence and runway spectacle.

Jenner’s appearance also illustrated how modern fashion events increasingly combine traditional modelling with influential personalities who command enormous digital audiences.

This relationship between celebrity visibility and luxury brands reflects the evolution explored in First Avenue’s The New Power Icons: How Celebrities Are Redefining Fashion and Business.

Fashion Meets Live Music

Beyond the runway, the evening featured performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae, Megan Moroney and KATSEYE.

The all-female musical lineup added another dimension to the presentation, transforming it from a traditional fashion show into a wider entertainment experience.

Under the creative direction of Adam Selman, the collections followed the changing seasons, incorporating floral shapes, winter-inspired details and shimmering metallic finishes.

The show also gave Victoria’s Secret’s younger-focused PINK collection a dedicated moment.