Strut, sparkle, smile. The 2026 Victoria Secret Fashion Show was certainly one to remember. The springtime themes of pink and green florals brought colorful 2000s nostalgia to the runway on this Supermodel Sunday. Trending designs of sequins, bedazzled bras, and asymmetrical lace pieces added to this whimsical night of girlhood. A long list of returning angels included Adriana Lima, the Hadid sisters, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Barbara Palvin, to name a few. New faces were also seen, with Kylie Jenner making her first VS surprise appearance along with Alex Consani and Anok Yai. Hit performances by Tate McRae and Megan Thee Stallion have fans obsessed, while controversy has struck the segments of Megan Moroney and KATSEYE: more on that later.
Bella Hadid Opens The Show
I think it’s safe to say everyone was absolutely gagged when Bella Hadid opened the show with her iconic VS outfit. If you were on the YouTube livestream waiting for the show to begin, you understand the anticipatory excitement that was building up before this moment. Hadid looked like Tinkerbell as she walked down the runway in a lime green bra, mini skirt, and angel wings bedazzled in bright colored jewels, complemented by a slightly darker shade of green heels. This was exactly the right look to kickoff the night. Hadid has been in five VS fashion shows and while she isn’t an official angel, her captivating stage presence easily puts her in the running for that role if she wanted to have it.
Springtime Segment
The following models who came out in spring and summer inspired lingerie took fans’ breath away. Yai wore a giant pink flower pedal that spoke loudly. It was bold, yet elegant and airy. Her road to fame is incredibly inspiring, as she became the second Black woman to open for a Prada show (the last being in 1997) a year after she was photographed in public and became an internet sensation. Her future in the industry is looking extraordinarily bright and fans are so excited to see what her next projects will consist of.
One of my favorites of the night was Palvin, a Hungarian model and wife to Disney Channel star Dylan Sprouse. TikTok has been raving about Palvin’s stunning look just six weeks postpartum. According to sources from People magazine, Palvin stated that “What you saw on that runway was me all dolled up, but my everyday postpartum reality looks very different. Some days, just finding time to take a shower or sit down and eat a meal in peace feels like a huge accomplishment. And that deserves to be celebrated too,” a soft reminder to viewers and critics that there shouldn’t be pressure for new mothers to bounce back right away. Rather, it was her own choice to walk in the fashion show. And she killed it! The media has paid special attention to the supportive reaction of Sprouse as his wife made her entrance.
What is a VS Show Without Adriana Lima?
An angel since 2000 and a globally known supermodel since 1997, 45-year-old Lima took the stage once again. Her look was one of the nights most memorable. The bright green sheer bodysuit and pink flower wings grabbed the attention of all viewers. Lima has had many famous moments with VS. She’s worn the fantasy bra three times, the most expensive being her debut in 2008 when the bra was valued at $5 million.
Kylie Jenner Wears a $50M Fantasy Bra
The first Fantasy bra was created in 1996 and was showcased solely through advertisements. It was valued at $1 million. Throughout the years it started to appear on runways. By 2000, the Red Hot Fantasy Bra was worth $15 million. Fast forward to 2018, and Elsa Hosk would wear the famous piece one last time before it went on an eight-year hiatus.
As the 2026 VS show transitioned seasonally from vibrant colors to cooler, more neutral tones, the winter collection brought snow angels to the runway. The sound of icicles echoed throughout the Los Angeles Studio as Jenner made her surprise appearance in VS’s $50 million Fantasy Bra, a style that is more of an art piece rather than a consumable staple.
Supportive reactions from Kris Jenner and Timothee Chalamet have gained media traction, especially after the actor’s apparent falloff. Perhaps this is where his comeback begins. He looked ecstatic as Kylie Jenner came down the runway wearing over 4,000 diamonds. This was an incredibly high honor, especially since Jenner isn’t an official angel nor has she been in a VS fashion show before. Some controversy has gone around online about Jenner’s access to this iconic experience and whether or not influencers are walking in place of professional models. However, Jenner has a respectable background in modeling and her appearance was a happy surprise for most, evident by the crowds’ booming cheers as she entered the runway.
Song PERFORMANCES
The models were obviously the highlight of the show, however the song performances were a super fun addition to the madness. The first performance of the night was Megan Moroney, who opened with her hit single “6 Months Later.” Her fluffy pink wings certainly matched her Cloud 9 album and tour theme, although fans have grown upset about her wings’ interference with the models. Her wings were definitely blocking the path of a few models, however it doesn’t look like she was purposely being disruptive. The other performers were given wings as well, and while it’s an undeniable fact that Moroney’s were quite large, critics have gone too far in placing the blame on her. Aside from the hate she’s been receiving, this was actually a great stride in Moroney’s career, as she stepped outside her traditional country audience. She wrapped up her performance with “Wish I Didn’t” and “Sorry….I Meant Tonight.”
KATESEYE may have received even worse backlash for their performance during the Pink segment. Their choreography and backup dancers caused even more chaos than Moroney’s supposed obscuration. Online critics have complained that KATESEYE took away attention from the models as they overcrowded the runway.
One of the major highlights of the night was Tate McRae, who made a stunning appearance in an all red outfit. She opened with her latest single “Housewife” and continued with “Dear God” and “Sports Car,” all of which seem to be fan favorites. McRae had a successful 2025 year with her So Close to What album, and this year has proven to be even better as she’s gained massive global traction. Fans can’t seem to get enough of her, and were proud to see her absolutely crush this performance.
Overall, the energy at this year’s fashion show was incredibly contagious. From Kylie Jenner shocking the audience to Megan Thee Stallion singing her hit song “Body,” the night was full of fun. While the number of viewers who tuned in didn’t surpass previous years, there were still over three million people who watched the show. This special night was a product of all the hard work behind the scenes. The casting process began back in April, giving the models months to prepare. Once they arrived on set early in the morning, hairstylist Guido Palau and renowned makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath gave the models their dazzling looks. After seeing everyone’s magical looks, it’s safe to say that life is, in fact, more fun in pink.