Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026: The Looks Everyone Is Talking About
Wings, florals, a very expensive bra and a winter finale: the Victoria's Secret runway made its Los Angeles comeback.
Wings were always going to be involved at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026, and the feathers, the glitter and the full-volume theatre all came back, this time in a brand new setting: Los Angeles, a long way from the New York stage of its recent comeback. It went ahead at Sony Pictures Studios and was livestreamed for those intent on seeing it for themselves.
This year was different, instead of one big blur of lingerie and lights, the whole thing was organised and methodical, and that made it far easier to follow and brought more of a story to the stage.
A runway that ran through the seasons
Creative director Adam Selman split the show into chapters: spring, summer, autumn and two winters, with a vintage chapter of reissued archive pieces and a PINK halftime set wedged in the middle. Think flower petals early on, then brighter summer colour, then moodier autumn tones, then snowflakes and crystals as the finish.
Bella Hadid opened the night dressed in florals, which set the tone nicely. Gigi Hadid was back on the runway too, so the sisters were both part of the night. If you like your fashion with a bit of a story, a season-by-season structure is a lovely way to tell it.
The Angels come home
A big part of the night was also who attended. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley walked again after 16 years away, and Barbara Palvin, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Behati Prinsloo, Elsa Hosk and Jasmine Tookes were all part of the lineup too. It felt like a school reunion where everyone still looks amazing in feathers and was nice to see a bit more inclusion.
New faces joined them, including Natalia Bryant, Trinity Rodman and Solange Omon, who earned her place by winning the brand's Angels Among Us competition. Adriana Lima closed the whole show in a white, beaded, fringed look with a set of white angel wings, a classic full-circle finish.
The Fantasy Bra gets its moment
Then there is of course the Fantasy Bra, the piece that has always been the show's grand finale flex despite a hiatus, last appearing in 2018. This year Kylie Jenner made her runway debut wearing it, stepping out of the dark at the end of the catwalk as the lights came up. It was designed with Jacob & Co. and billed as the most expensive Fantasy Bra the brand has ever made, with a US$50 million price tag, so the drama was fully earned.
Stage looks that stole attention
The performers got proper fashion moments of their own, and the all-women music lineup was a highlight. Megan Moroney sang in a floor-length gown with fuzzy pink wings and a glittering guitar. Tate McRae performed in a red corset with billowing tulle wings. KATSEYE kept it sharp in fishnets, pink and black corsets and charm-covered body chains, and Megan Thee Stallion wore silver metallic wings that caught every light in the room.
Notice the pattern: nobody just walked on and sang. Every performance had a styling idea behind it, which is exactly why this show keeps getting watched as much for the clothes as the music.
What to take from it
You do not need a pair of wings and a toned body to borrow from this one. Lace, florals, a touch of metallic and a bit of tulle are all easy to work into a normal wardrobe, and a good winter layer with some sparkle goes a long way. The big takeaway is that a show can be over the top and still feel like it has a point of view.
At a glance
- Where: Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, Los Angeles
- When: 18th Oct 26
- Creative director: Adam Selman
- Opened by: Bella Hadid. Closed by: Adriana Lima
- Fantasy Bra: Kylie Jenner, designed with Jacob & Co.
Music: Megan Moroney, Tate McRae, KATSEYE and Megan Thee Stallion
