The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back in Hollywood. Last night, Sunday, October 18, the brand returned to Los Angeles for the first time in 19 years, taking over Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City for a star-packed evening of wings, diamonds, music and some major surprises. Here’s everything that happened, from the pink carpet to the final walk.
The Pink Carpet
The night kicked off at 7 p.m. ET with the pink carpet and an official pre-show hosted by Scott Evans and Zanna Rassi. Fans could watch it all live on Victoria’s Secret’s YouTube, Instagram and TikTok channels, and select AMC theaters also screened the show.
Megan Thee Stallion arrived in a shimmering plunge-neck gown inspired by a Naomi Campbell look from 2016. Lisa Rinna and her daughter Delilah Belle made it a mother-daughter night, with Lisa in a pink tutu dress, a cropped sculptural jacket and a feather-topped pillbox hat. Tate McRae also stopped by the pink carpet before taking the stage.
Inside, the front row was just as starry. Nicole Kidman turned heads in sharp menswear with a striped tie, seated near Vanessa Bryant, while Kris Jenner and Timothée Chalamet settled in for what would turn out to be a very big night for the family.
The Show Begins: Bella Hadid Opens
The show started at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Bella Hadid had the honor of opening it. She stepped out in green lingerie with garden-inspired details, a lime green pareo and dramatic beaded floral wings, setting the tone for a show built around the four seasons: desire for spring, heat for summer, romance for autumn and glamour for winter.
Creative director Adam Selman made it clear this was not meant to be a heritage show, saying the focus was on the future, not the past. Models also noted that the signature wings were lighter this year, giving them more freedom to strut.
Megan Moroney Sets the Mood
Country star Megan Moroney opened the musical performances in an Angel-worthy pink corset and fluffy pink feathered wings. She performed “6 Months Later” and “Wish I Didn’t” as the first models hit the runway.
Tate McRae Turns Up the Heat
Next, Tate McRae took over in red lingerie and red heels, dancing alongside the models. She performed “Dear God” and “Sports Car” and debuted her brand-new single, “Housewife.” One of the night’s sweetest moments came when she shared a playful exchange with Gigi Hadid on the runway.
The Runway Looks Everyone Is Talking About
As the seasons changed, the looks got bigger and bolder. Some of the biggest showstoppers:
- Gigi Hadid sparkled in sequinned, fringe-trimmed wings that caught the light like a disco ball.
- Adriana Lima made her first appearance of the night in a lime green lace bodysuit.
- Anok Yai walked in a voluminous floral creation, while Ashley Graham wore floral wings and Doutzen Kroes wore petal-covered wings.
- Imaan Hammam stood out in oversized apple-green sequinned wings.
- Awar Odhiang wore spiraling, feathered bright blue wings with a turquoise set.
- Joan Smalls wore curved wings, a draped top and cobalt blue lingerie.
- Alex Consani paired golden wings with a black lace corset set.
- Candice Swanepoel shone in gold in one of several looks she wore during the night.
- Precious Lee dazzled in chandelier-style wings.
- Mathilda Gvarliani wore a playful mini dress covered in pom-poms.
Welcome Back, Angels
The 2026 show was full of comebacks. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley returned to the runway after 16 years away, and Elsa Hosk walked again after nearly a decade. Yasmin Wijnaldum brought back her signature strut, and Alessandra Ambrosio marked her 20th Victoria’s Secret show.
Barbara Palvin had one of the most emotional moments of the night, walking in a Barbie-pink look just weeks after giving birth while her husband, Dylan Sprouse, cheered her on from the audience. Behati Prinsloo, Irina Shayk, Liu Wen, Paloma Elsesser and Vittoria Ceretti were also part of the star-studded lineup.
KATSEYE Leads the PINK Halftime
Halfway through the show, the energy shifted for the VS PINK segment. Girl group KATSEYE, whose new Disney+ documentary made our list of new movies to watch, performed “Pinky Up” and “Animal” in corsets and matching black and pink skirts, complete with their signature choreography.
The PINK runway also brought fresh faces. U.S. soccer star Trinity Rodman made her Victoria’s Secret debut, along with content creator Quenlin Blackwell and Christina Nadin, the second Filipina to walk the PINK runway.
New Faces and Proud Moments
Natalia Bryant, the 23-year-old daughter of Vanessa and the late Kobe Bryant, made her Victoria’s Secret runway debut as her mom watched from the front row. Jordan Leftwich also made her first walk, and Rawleen Varghese followed in the footsteps of Neelam Gill as a British-Punjabi model on the Victoria’s Secret runway.
A nostalgic “Vintage Victoria” segment then brought back reissued slip dresses, before the show moved into romantic autumn corsetry and lace wings, and finally winter furs and silver-tipped sets.
A New Angel Is Born
One of the most heartwarming moments came when 21-year-old Solange Omon was officially named the newest Victoria’s Secret Angel. She won the casting competition featured in the docuseries Angels Among Us and also landed a contract with IMG Models.
Kylie Jenner’s $50 Million Surprise
Then came the moment that stopped the internet. In a surprise nobody saw coming, Kylie Jenner made her Victoria’s Secret runway debut, and she didn’t just walk the show. She wore the Fantasy Bra.
The Fantasy Bra is the most famous piece in Victoria’s Secret history, and this year marked its first return to the runway in eight years. The 2026 version was worth the wait:
- Reported value: $50 million, making it the most expensive piece the brand has ever created
- Made with: luxury jeweler Jacob & Co.
- Diamonds: 4,410 natural diamonds
- Centerpiece: a 75.54-carat Fancy Vivid yellow diamond
- Craftsmanship: 15 artisans spent more than 1,000 hours making it
Kylie paired the glittering bra with white lingerie and huge, dramatic white feathered wings, giving the runway a true Angel moment. Her biggest fans were sitting front row: mom Kris Jenner and boyfriend Timothée Chalamet cheered her on as she walked.
For Kylie, the beauty mogul behind Kylie Cosmetics, it was a full-circle fashion moment, and easily the most talked-about look of the night.
Megan Thee Stallion Brings the Show Home
Megan Thee Stallion delivered the night’s final performance in metallic silver angel wings and black lace, performing “Tina Tuesday Freestyle,” “Her” and her hit “Body” as models walked around her.
Watch Megan Thee Stallion’s performance in the official show video from Victoria’s Secret, starting at the 40-minute mark. Watch on YouTube.
The Finale: Adriana Lima Closes the Show
Fittingly, Victoria’s Secret legend Adriana Lima closed the show in her 21st appearance, wearing a glistening white beaded look with intricate silver-white wings. The Angels then took their celebratory final walk together as Timothée Chalamet, Nicole Kidman and Tinashe applauded during the finale lap.
And one more tease to end the night: former Angel Gisele Bündchen appeared in video segments throughout the show and hinted that fans will be seeing more of her very soon.
Where to Watch
Missed it? The full 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is available to watch on Victoria’s Secret’s official YouTube channel.
Sources: Marie Claire, W Magazine, Hello! Magazine.
