Alessandra Ambrosio set pulses racing when she attended the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after-party in New York City on Tuesday evening.

The 43-year-old Brazilian supermodel was among the lingerie show veterans who made her catwalk return.

After a successful show, she took the opportunity to let her hair down and headed to the Crane Club to celebrate with the likes of Adriana Lima, Lila Moss and Ashley Graham.

Alessandra – who became an Angel in 2004 and retired in 2017 – put on a sizzling show as she wore a tiny black thong under her sheer maxi dress.

The racy ensemble showed off her enviable figure, while a bandeau bra boosted her cleavage.

Alessandra Ambrosio set pulses racing as she attended the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after-party in New York City on Tuesday evening

After a successful catwalk show, she took the opportunity to let her hair down as she made her way to the Crane Club

The bombshell was covered up in a glamorous white faux fur jacket which she dropped from her shoulders as she posed for photos outside the venue.

She opted for a glowing makeup palette and rocked it characteristic beach waves.

The fashion show was a far cry from the event’s heyday, when outrageous walks and outfits dominated the fashion world for weeks after appearing at the show – before the company was hit by scandals, including claims of a ‘toxic’ workplace culture.

Victoria’s Secret also saw sales fall, with critics suggesting that moves towards greater ‘inclusivity’ in recent years – including the use of plus-size models – were not catching on.

Anyway, Alessandra was one of the most anticipated for the Victoria’s Secret runway, as she hadn’t been on the show since 2017.

Leading up to that, she was one of the longest-running models to appear on the show, having done 17 catwalks.

Alessandra’s very first performance was in Cannes in 2000, alongside modeling icons Tyra Banks and Gisele Bundchen.

The model credits her toned body to her fitness routine that includes Pilates, yoga and power walks at sunset.

Alessandra – who became an Angel in 2004 and retired in 2004 – put on a sizzling show as she wore a tiny black thong under her sheer maxi dress

The bombshell covered up in a glamorous white faux fur jacket which she dropped from her shoulders as she posed for photos outside the venue

She opted for a glowing makeup palette and rocked her signature beach waves

In an interview with Ocean Drive, the model reflected on her time in the cutthroat fashion world.

“Over the years the industry has evolved, but there is still more work to be done,” she said of the fashion world.

“I think it should be more inclusive and representative of the amazing, diverse beauty we see in real life.”

But the fashionista has her own idols.

As for her style icons, Alessandra previously told Harper’s Bazaar: ‘Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, because they behaved confidently and with a sense of fun. Moreover, they embraced a timeless appearance.’

The beauty also revealed how her relationship with her appearance has changed over the years. ‘I think I have developed an inner confidence. I didn’t expect modeling to last long, but here I am still doing it and loving it.

Alessandra was one of the most anticipated performers on the Victoria’s Secret catwalk as she hasn’t appeared on the show since 2017 (pictured in 2024)

Alessandra Ambrosio’s final Victoria’s Secret runway in 2017

“So that has made me feel like I can embrace my look at every stage of my life.”

The brunette beauty announced her divorce from her husband, Jamie Mazur, in 2018 after 10 years together.

She shares daughter Anja Louise, 16, and son Noah, 11, with the 43-year-old entrepreneur.

In 2020, Alessandra revealed that she had acquired US citizenship after being a Brazilian citizen for more than 39 years.