Gigi! Tyra! Alessandra! See All the Returning Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Models Walking Their First-Ever VSFS Runway

Mar. 15, 2025

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Gigi Hadid, Tyra Banks, Alessandra Ambrosio and more are returning to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway after years (and in some cases, decades!) away. They’ve been documenting their return on Instagram, posing with pals backstage and sharing the excitement with fans before the official kickoff on Oct. 15.See these modeling megastars' first time walking the runway for the lingerie brand’s fashion show, ahead of their return to the runway after the show’s six-year-hiatus .

See these modeling megastars' first time walking the runway for the lingerie brand’s fashion show, ahead of their return to the runway after the show’s six-year-hiatus .

01of 17Gigi HadidJohn Paul Filo/CBS/GettyGigi Hadid joined the roster in 2015, and immediately became so associated with the brand thatshe was part of the big announcement of the fashion show’s 2024 return.

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Gigi Hadid

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The Victoria’s Secret Angels return to New York City on THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW, Tuesday, Dec. 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Gigi Hadid.

Gigi Hadid joined the roster in 2015, and immediately became so associated with the brand thatshe was part of the big announcement of the fashion show’s 2024 return.

02of 17Bella HadidDimitrios Kambouris/GettyBella Hadid joined sister Gigi on the Victoria’s Secret runway the following year.

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Bella Hadid

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Bella Hadid walks the runway during the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on November 30, 2016 in Paris, France.

Bella Hadid joined sister Gigi on the Victoria’s Secret runway the following year.

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Alessandra Ambrosio

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Alessandra Ambrosio walks the runway during the Victoria

Prinsloo told PEOPLEshe couldn’t wait to get the gang back together: “Yesterday at rehearsal when I saw Doutzen [Kroes] and Adriana [Lima], Alessandra [Ambrosio], Candice [Swanepoel] … We don’t hang out like we used to anymore.”

04of 17Irina ShaykDimitrios Kambouris/GettyIrina Shayk took her inaugural Victoria’s Secret walk in 2016 and had another big debut that night too:She revealed she was six months pregnant!

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Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk walks the runway during the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on November 30, 2016

Irina Shayk took her inaugural Victoria’s Secret walk in 2016 and had another big debut that night too:She revealed she was six months pregnant!

05of 17Adriana LimaVictor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via GettyAnother newbie in 2000 who quickly earned her wings, Adriana Lima is returning to the Victoria’s Secret Runway following her retirement in 2018. “I’m home!“she announced in a video ahead of the big event.

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Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima walks the runway during the Victoria

Another newbie in 2000 who quickly earned her wings, Adriana Lima is returning to the Victoria’s Secret Runway following her retirement in 2018. “I’m home!“she announced in a video ahead of the big event.

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Behati Prinsloo

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Victoria’s Secret Angel Behati Prinsloo during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Armory in New York.

“This is a true reunion,“she told PEOPLEof her return to the runway.

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Tyra Banks

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Model Tyra Banks displays lingerie at a Victoria’s Secret fashion show February 6, 1996 in New York City.

08of 17Candice SwanepoelMark Mainz/GettyCandice Swanepoel, decked out in one of the show’s more creative ensembles in 2007, has been with Victoria’s Secret for nearly 20 years.

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Candice Swanepoel

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Model Candice Swanepoel walks the runway at the 2007 Victoria’s Secret fashion show held at the Kodak Theatre on November 15, 2007 in Hollywood, California.

Candice Swanepoel, decked out in one of the show’s more creative ensembles in 2007, has been with Victoria’s Secret for nearly 20 years.

09of 17Grace ElizabethStephane Cardinale/Corbis/GettyGrace Elizabeth joined the lineup in 2016 as a PINK spokesmodel and graduated to Angel in 2019; she has worked with the brand over the years, including being part of 2023’s The Tour, and is returning to the runway tonight.

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Grace Elizabeth

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Model Grace Elizabeth walks on the runway for the 2016 Victoria’s Secret fashion show at Le Grand Palais on November 30, 2016 in Paris, France.

Grace Elizabeth joined the lineup in 2016 as a PINK spokesmodel and graduated to Angel in 2019; she has worked with the brand over the years, including being part of 2023’s The Tour, and is returning to the runway tonight.

10of 17Jasmine TookesDimitrios Kambouris/WireImageJasmine Tookes made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut in 2012, and returns in 2024as a new mom.

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Jasmine Tookes

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Model Jasmine Tookes walks the runway during the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on November 7, 2012 in New York City.

Jasmine Tookes made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut in 2012, and returns in 2024as a new mom.

11of 17Barbara PalvinJamie McCarthy/GettyBarbara Palvin first walked in a sexy Santa getup for the 2012 show; in the years since, she married Dylan Sprouse,who was hilariously captured helping her prep for her runway return.

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Barbara Palvin

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Model Barbara Palvin walks the runway during the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on November 7, 2012 in New York City.

Barbara Palvin first walked in a sexy Santa getup for the 2012 show; in the years since, she married Dylan Sprouse,who was hilariously captured helping her prep for her runway return.

12of 17Taylor HillTristan Fewings/GettyTaylor Hill first walked for PINK in 2014 in London. She returns tonight witha chic pixie— a bold new look for a show that has historically been synonymous with flowing long waves.

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Taylor Hill

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Taylor Hill on the runway at the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Runway Show - Swarovski Crystal Looks at Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre on December 2, 2014

Taylor Hill first walked for PINK in 2014 in London. She returns tonight witha chic pixie— a bold new look for a show that has historically been synonymous with flowing long waves.

13of 17Doutzen KroesJason Nevader/WireImageDoutzen Kroes had two looks for her first year in 2005: this polka-dot look with a bell tied to the waist, and a sweet-as-candy ensemble.

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Doutzen Kroes

Doutzen Kroes; 10th Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show - Inside

Doutzen Kroes had two looks for her first year in 2005: this polka-dot look with a bell tied to the waist, and a sweet-as-candy ensemble.

14of 17Imaan HammamDimitrios Kambouris/GettyImaan Hammam first hit the runway for the Pink segment in 2014 in London.

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Imaan Hammam

Victoria’s Secret model Imaan Hammam walks the runway during the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Earl’s Court exhibition centre on December 2, 2014

Imaan Hammam first hit the runway for the Pink segment in 2014 in London.

15of 17Eva HerzigovaPL Gould/IMAGES/GettyEva Herzigova wore sparkles and feathers for her 1999 Victoria’s Secret debut.

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Eva Herzigova

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Eva Herzigova at the 1999 Victoria’s Secret Fashion show circa 1999 in New York City.

Eva Herzigova wore sparkles and feathers for her 1999 Victoria’s Secret debut.

16of 17Joan SmallsJamie McCarthy/GettyJoan Smalls first strutted her stuff in 2011, and was snapped backstage with Gigi Hadid getting ready for this year’s walk.

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Joan Smalls

Model Joan Smalls walks the runway during the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

Joan Smalls first strutted her stuff in 2011, and was snapped backstage with Gigi Hadid getting ready for this year’s walk.

17of 17Liu WenTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/GettyLiu Wen’s 2009 debut proved it was sexy to be square.

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Liu Wen

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Victoria’s Secret model Liu Wen during the 2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Armory in New York November 19, 2009. The show will be broadcast December 1, 2009

Liu Wen’s 2009 debut proved it was sexy to be square.

source: people.com