The biggest moments from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, from Natalia Bryant to Kylie’s bra
LOS ANGELES – The Angels returned to Los Angeles on Sunday, October 18, bringing star power, dramatic wings, historic bling and a big surprise to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after previously walking in New York.
The glittering show featured performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Megan Moroney, Katseye and Tate McRae, alongside catwalk veterans and newcomers.
The series, relaunched in 2024 after a six-year hiatus, has delivered many memorable moments. Here are some of the biggest of the night.
Bella Hadid opened the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to loud applause
Bella Hadid kicked off the show to loud applause, entering the catwalk in a colorful floral bra, bright green bottoms and matching strappy heels. The model completed the look with oversized butterfly-shaped wings adorned with delicate branches and multi-colored flowers.
Bella Hadid.
Kylie Jenner wore a $50 million record-breaking Fantasy Bra
Kylie Jenner got the biggest audience reaction of the evening when she took the podium wearing the $50 million Fantasy Bra, the most expensive in Victoria’s Secret history.
The diamond-studded creation, made up of 4,410 sparklers, designed in partnership with jeweler Jacob & Co., marked the return of the Fantasy Bra after eight years of absence. Jenner paired the sparkling centerpiece with white lingerie and oversized feathered wings.
The previous record belonged to Gisele Bündchen, who wore a Fantasy Bra worth $15 million in 2000.
Jenner’s boyfriend Timothée Chalamet, mother Kris Jenner and mother’s partner Corey Gamble were among the celebrity guests, all seated together.
Trinity Rodman and Natalia Bryant debuted in VS
Football star Trinity Rodman and Natalia Bryant, daughter of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, made their runway debut at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Rodman wore a rhinestone-adorned black crop top with pink accents, matching bottoms and sparkly silver heels.
Trinity Rodman walks the runway for the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 18, 2026 in Los Angeles.
Bryant walked the runway in an embellished black bra, pink cropped cardigan and rhinestone-covered jeans.
Their appearances followed WNBA star Angel Reese’s historic 2025 debut as the first professional athlete to compete on the show.
Natalia Bryant walks the runway for the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 18, 2026 in Los Angeles.
Barbara Palvin walked just weeks after having a daughter
Barbara Palvin returned to the Victoria’s Secret runway just six weeks after giving birth.
The model wore a pink lace-trimmed nightie with a butterfly detail and sparkling heels. She also appeared in a shimmering white look with a flowing train and snowflake wings.
Barbara Palvin walks the runway for the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 18, 2026 in Los Angeles.
Palvin and her husband Dylan Sprouse announced the arrival of their first child, a daughter, in a September 28 Instagram post. The couple shared a photo of their newborn joining them to watch a Los Angeles Dodgers game, complete with all three of the sports team’s jerseys. They kept the baby’s birth date private, but hinted at his arrival with the caption: “We took Labor Day literally this year.”
Tate McRae brought fiery energy to the podium
Tate McRae performs for the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 18, 2026 in Los Angeles.
Tate McRae turned up the heat in a sparkling red corset.
The singer also shared a playful moment with Gigi Hadid, reaching out to touch the hand of the model, who walked by with sparkling silver wings.
McRae then surprised the crowd with her own delicate, abstract wings.
Adriana Lima closed the show with signature wings
Adriana Lima walks the runway for the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 18, 2026 in Los Angeles.
Victoria’s Secret veteran Adriana Lima closed the show in a white pearl ensemble with silver-white fringe and wings, pressing her palms together in a prayer-like gesture. As long-running Angel exited, the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe” played as the evening’s runway stars returned for one final stroll.
An angel had his wings
Solange Omon gets ready backstage at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 18, 2026 in Culver City, California. (
Solange Omon made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut after winning the brand’s YouTube competition, “Angels Among Us.”
The six-episode series narrowed down thousands of hopefuls to 10 contestants before Omon emerged victorious over fellow finalists Andreína Martínez Fournier and Tatyana Tinsley, earning a spot on the track.
Gisele Bündchen made a surprise appearance
Gisele Bündchen didn’t walk the runway, but the former Angel still made her presence known. Twenty years after her last Victoria’s Secret fashion show, she appeared in videos marking Sunday’s show, sporting pink lingerie. And she hinted fans haven’t seen the last of her, teasing: “You’re going to see more of me very soon.”
Contributor: Morgan Evans
This article was originally published on USA TODAY: The biggest moments from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, from Natalia Bryant to Kylie’s bra
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