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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns with Tyra Banks, Kate Moss and Cher bringing new energy to the catwalk
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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns with Tyra Banks, Kate Moss and Cher bringing new energy to the catwalk

Tyra Banks dominates the runway in a black and silver cape, bodice and tights.
Tyra Banks returned to the runway, nearly two decades after retiring from modeling, for the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15, 2024. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show leaned towards nostalgia for its return.

The lingerie parade – canceled in 2019 due to criticism that it was outdated, sexist and lacking diversity – took place on October 15 at Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, NY, while the focus was the same: selling underwear! – the show tried to evoke a female-centric, inclusive atmosphere. Many famous faces took the stage.

Cher performs during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (Evan Agostini/Invisie/AP)Cher performs during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (Evan Agostini/Invisie/AP)
The all-female lineup was anchored by Cher. (Evan Agostini/Invisie/AP)

While there were certainly “normie” runway models — like sisters Hadid, Gigi, 29, and Bella, 28 — doing their thing, the show had extra representation in the 50 models from 25 countries, with different backgrounds, body types and ages.

Gigi Hadid, dressed in pink wings, poses on the catwalk.Gigi Hadid, dressed in pink wings, poses on the catwalk.
Gigi Hadid wore some classic wings for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway. (Evan Agostini/Invisie/AP)

Ashley Graham, the 36-year-old champion of body diversity and positivity, made her show debut, as did fellow plus-size model Paloma Elsesser, 32.

Ashley Graham wore wings with a trellis with flowers stitched on. Ashley Graham wore wings with a trellis with flowers stitched on.

Ashley Graham was a new face on the catwalk. (Evan Agostini/Invisie/AP)

Valentina Sampaio, 27, and Alex Consani, 21, made history as the first trans models to walk in the show.

Alex Consani, with long blonde hair and quilted lavender wings. Alex Consani, with long blonde hair and quilted lavender wings.

Alex Consani was one of the first two trans models ever to appear on the show. (Masato Onoda/WWD via Getty Images)

A lot of effort has been made to bring back models with a long history with the brand. An original ‘Angel’, the American Tyra Banks, who stopped modeling almost twenty years ago, ‘smoked’ down the catwalk at the age of 50. Adriana Lima also wore wings again. The Brazilian model, 43, has covered many US catalogs during her career.

Adriana Lima, with butterfly wings and checked stockings, looks delighted.Adriana Lima, with butterfly wings and checked stockings, looks delighted.
Adriana Lima, the Brazilian model, walks the catwalk. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

The brand also tapped catwalk queen Kate Moss for her first ever show – at the age of 50. The British model’s daughter, Lila Moss, also made an appearance, making it a family affair.

Kate Moss, with long blonde hair and bee wings, on the catwalk.Kate Moss, with long blonde hair and bee wings, on the catwalk.
Kate Moss looks like she’s taking her job seriously in her first appearance on the show. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

For the first time there was also an all-female line-up of musicians. Leading the way was 78-year-old Cher, who performed her hits “Strong Enough” and “Believe.” The other performers included K-pop star Lisa, 27, South African singer Tyla, 22, and Australian guitarist Orianthi, 39.

Tyla, with white wings, at the microphone.Tyla, with white wings, at the microphone.
Tyla performs at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15, 2024. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Before the livestream began, executive producer Janie Schaffer welcomed everyone to the show, saying it “covers the entire spectrum.” Schaffer also said the models were cast “because of their confidence and their fierceness.”

Orianthi, surrounded by models, performs in a black hat, black boots and a black feathered jacket.Orianthi, surrounded by models, performs in a black hat, black boots and a black feathered jacket.
Orianthi performs at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15, 2024. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

At the show’s opening, Banks announced that audience members would see “a brand new Victoria’s Secret fashion show, where women would take the reins and the spotlight.”

Reactions to bringing back the show, which was canceled due to controversy, were mixed. It did provide surprises, nostalgic moments and a little more representation. However, some felt it didn’t go far enough, including Teen Vogue writer Aiyana Ishmael, who said she thought it was “a lot of lip service and little action” toward greater inclusivity.

Grace Elizabeth, in red, with wings spelling out Victoria's Secret in neon plastic, walks the runway. Grace Elizabeth, in red, with wings spelling out Victoria's Secret in neon plastic, walks the runway.
Model Grace Elizabeth walks the catwalk. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters)
Imaan Hammam had no wings, but instead a cascading cloak with puffy pink sleeves and flowing pink layers.Imaan Hammam had no wings, but instead a cascading cloak with puffy pink sleeves and flowing pink layers.
Imaan Hammam joins the line-up. (Evan Agostini/Invisie/AP)
Joan Smalls has a fantastic wingspan of over 8 feet.Joan Smalls has a fantastic wingspan of over 8 feet.
Joan Smalls on stage. (Evan Agostini/Invisie/AP)
Vittoria Ceretti's wings consisted of two enormous ostrich feathers. Vittoria Ceretti's wings consisted of two enormous ostrich feathers.
Vittoria Ceretti swings across the stage. (Evan Agostini/Invisie/AP)