Victoria’s Secret supermodels Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, and Alessandra Ambrosio made a commanding return to the runway at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show held on Wednesday, reinstating the brand’s signature allure and sensual aesthetic following its widely criticized rebranding initiative centered on social awareness and inclusivity.
The trio joined an ensemble of renowned models, including Lily Aldridge and Doutzen Kroes, in what has been described as a deliberate shift by the lingerie company “back to super sexy and the old style,” according to a source quoted by the Daily Mail prior to the event.
Adriana Lima, aged 44, captivated the audience in a black lace bodysuit accentuated with strategic cutouts, complemented by matching lace gloves and over-the-knee black leather boots. She completed the look with a pair of dramatic silver-tasseled wings, while her signature brunette waves cascaded elegantly over her shoulders.
For her second appearance of the evening, Lima donned a bedazzled sheer bodysuit paired with glittering bottoms and gold feathered wings, exuding confidence and charisma. Her makeup emphasized a radiant glow with pink blush and a warm, glossy lip tint.
Lima’s longstanding affiliation with Victoria’s Secret dates back to 1999, when she first graced the brand’s runway at the age of 17, later attaining “Angel” status in 2000. Named the “most valuable Victoria’s Secret Angel” in 2017, she took a brief hiatus following the 2018 show before returning triumphantly for her 20th runway appearance this year.
Candice Swanepoel, 36, showcased her sculpted physique in a black bra and lace bottoms, accentuated with sheer black tights detailed in silver and a trailing black cape. Her blonde hair, styled in soft waves, framed her face elegantly as she strutted down the runway.
Her second look featured nude lace pieces overlaid with jewel embellishments, shimmering under the spotlight, completed with striking gold feathered wings. The South African model, who joined the ranks of Victoria’s Secret Angels in 2010, reaffirmed her enduring prominence within the brand.
Alessandra Ambrosio, also 44, epitomized sophistication and sensuality in a gold bodysuit with intricate cutouts, paired with cascading gold wings that extended to her waist. Her commanding stage presence and timeless elegance reinforced her status as one of the brand’s defining figures.
The 2025 show marked a deliberate return to the brand’s classic ethos of glamour and sensuality, signaling Victoria’s Secret’s strategic pivot away from its prior “woke” rebranding efforts and towards a revitalization of its original identity.#newsafro_
