Supermodel Bella Hadid made a highly anticipated and symbolic return to the runway at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which marked its second consecutive year following a six-year hiatus that had nearly brought the iconic lingerie brand to an end.
Broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video, the event represented both a commercial and creative revival for Victoria’s Secret — a return to its signature “glitzy and sensual” aesthetic after a brief and largely unsuccessful rebranding effort focused on social messaging.
Hadid, 29, took center stage after a prolonged break from public appearances due to ongoing treatment for chronic Lyme disease and related health and mental wellness challenges. Her reemergence was hailed as a moment of personal triumph and professional resurgence.
Accompanied by her sister Gigi Hadid, Bella made her entrance in a striking crimson ensemble featuring a lace bra, matching thong, and sheer stockings held by a red garter belt draped over her sculpted abs. She completed the look with a flowing red cloak, metallic open-toe heels, and golden-blonde feathered waves in place of her usual brunette hair.
Later in the evening, she appeared in a contrasting white-and-silver look — an opaque bra adorned with sequined tassels, paired with a garter and a tasseled mini-skirt that accentuated her long, lean frame. Her ethereal appearance was elevated by a dramatic pair of white floral wings reminiscent of clouds.
The show became a “sister act” when Gigi Hadid also graced the runway, donning a bubblegum-pink top with high-waisted lace panties and a sheer pink robe lined with voluminous flowers. She later reappeared in a white teddy dress paired with soft, pillow-like angel wings.
This year’s lineup blended Victoria’s Secret veterans and new faces. Returning Angels included Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes, Lily Aldridge, Behati Prinsloo, Taylor Hill, Stella Maxwell, Barbara Palvin, and Grace Elizabeth, alongside models such as Irina Shayk, Joan Smalls, Ashley Graham, Anok Yai, Paloma Elsesser, and Yasmin Wijnaldum.
Newcomers — including WNBA star Angel Reese, influencer Quenlin Blackwell, model Iris Law, and actresses Barbie Ferreira and Precious Lee — reflected a blend of contemporary culture and traditional glamour.
Musical performances featured a star-studded lineup, including Missy Elliott, Karol G, K-pop group TWICE, and Madison Beer, continuing the brand’s tradition of pairing top fashion with world-class entertainment.
The show opened with Jasmine Tookes, who proudly showcased her pregnancy in a golden mesh ensemble, and included standout appearances by Adriana Lima, who stunned in a sheer, copper-toned, sequin-covered bodysuit accented with metallic wings.
The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show ultimately symbolized both the brand’s and Bella Hadid’s shared narrative of reinvention, resilience, and return to form — a celebration of confidence, glamour, and endurance on and off the runway.#newsafro_
