Angel Reese to make history as first professional athlete in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has announced on Instagram that she will be walking in the upcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15, making history as the first professional athlete to do so.

“Stepping into a dream: From Angel to a Victoria’s Secret ANGEL,” the 23-year-old Reese wrote. “I’m finally getting my wings. I’ll be walking the Victoria’s Secret 2025 runway show for the first time, and it feels like destiny. Wings on, heels ready…Catch me on the runway.”

Victoria’s Secret shared a video on Instagram capturing the announcement, featuring Reese in a pink robe, black lingerie, and white feather wings. “Angel Reese, welcome to the runway. The first professional athlete angel…major is an understatement,” the post read.

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which began in 2001, ran annually for nearly two decades before being canceled in 2019. The show returned last year, with Reese attending as a guest, and this year she will step onto the runway herself, marking a historic moment for the brand and for athletes in fashion.

The Return of Iconic Angels: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025

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After a one-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has made a glamorous return, featuring some of the industry’s most renowned models, including Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, and Ashley Graham. This year’s show also marks a historic moment with WNBA All-Star Angel Reese stepping onto the runway, making her the first professional athlete to ever walk in a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (AP News).

All-Female Musical Lineup

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Continuing its focus on celebrating female talent, the 2025 show features performances exclusively by women, including Missy Elliott, Karol G, Madison Beer, and K-pop sensation TWICE. This is the second consecutive year Victoria’s Secret has chosen an all-female lineup for its musical performances (People.com).

Top-Tier Creative Team

The event is brought to life by some of the fashion world’s leading experts:

Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele – Creative Director and Style Consultant

Charm La’Donna – Movement Director

Jawara Wauchope – Hair Stylist

Pat McGrath – Renowned Makeup Artist (People.com)

Shop the Runway

Fans can shop more than 4,000 Victoria’s Secret and PINK products live during the show via Amazon Live or afterward on Amazon and Victoria’s Secret platforms, bringing the runway directly to viewers’ homes (People.com).

Behind-the-Scenes Energy

Backstage, preparations buzzed with energy as models rehearsed in training outfits while hair and makeup teams worked tirelessly. The show’s signature dazzling costumes and angel wings were meticulously prepared, creating a captivating atmosphere that blends glamour with precision (WWD).

The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show reaffirms the brand’s iconic status, blending legendary models, groundbreaking firsts, and innovative audience experiences, all while celebrating the power and talent of women in fashion and music.