After a five-year hiatus and a much-talked-about rebrand, the Victoria's Secret runway show has embarked on it's second iteration since it was cancelled back in 2018.
Although the brand has weathered its fair share of controversy and cultural recalibration, the allure of the runway remains. For models, landing a spot in the show is still considered a major career milestone. Those models who walked the show in its heyday, or perhaps even earned the coveted 'Angel' status – Taylor Hill, Candice Swanepoel, Barbara Palvin, to name a few – have maintained their status as some of the most influential faces in an industry that's constantly shifting.
Today, the VS runway welcomes a new guard of models into the fold. Ahead of the highly anticipated runway show, we're spotlighting the fresh faces making their debut and stepping into the wings — literally — of a fashion legacy.
Abby Champion
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It's been a big year for Abby Champion. Not only did she recently tie the knot with long-time partner Patrick Schwarzenegger, but now she's also earned her wings. We had an inkling this debut was coming – Champion has fronted a VS campaign or too in recent months.
Adut Akech
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We were actually surprised to learn that Adut Akech was yet to walk the Victoria's Secret runway – but that's perhaps because the South Sudanese-Australian model has achieved just about every other accolade.
Angel Reese
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We love a feel-food story. Pro athlete Angel Reese attended the Victoria's Secret show as a guest back in 2024 and, afterwards, vowed that one day she would earn wings of her own. Fast-forward a year and that's exactly what's happening. She took to Instagram to announce the news, writing, "Stepping into a dream: From Angel to a Victoria Secret ANGEL. 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."
Angelina Kendall
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We'd recognise those cheekbones anywhere. Australian model (and alumni of the RUSSH pages) Angelina Kendall has conquered everything from couture shows to blue-chip campaigns, so it's only natural that the Victoria's Secret show would be next on her hit list.
Abeny Nhial
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Abeny Nhial is another RUSSH alum who earned her wings today. The Kenyan-born model first shot for RUSSH (in her first-ever editorial) in 2021. Three years later, she was fronting the cover of our November 2024 Models Inc. issue. Fast-forward to 2025, and Nhial's career has gone from strength to strength, in every sense of the word.
Barbie Ferreira
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You might know her best as an actress (hello, Euphoria), but Barbie Ferreira actually got her start as a model. Her career began when she submitted photos to an American Apparel open casting call as a teenager, which led to her being signed to Wilhelmina Models, and appearing in campaigns for the likes of Adidas, Aerie, H&M, and Target. Today, however, she's making her runway debut – and for Victoria's Secret, no less.
Quenlin Blackwell
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She's not a model by trade, but we already know Quen Blackwell we'll be right at home amongst the Angels. The influencer started out on Vine, but has since gone on to find success on other platforms. We're particularly obsessed with her YouTube interview series, 'Feeding Starving Celebrities.' Recently, she's shifted into the world of modelling, attending the Louis Vuitton show, fronting a Charlotte Tilbury campaign, and covering the most recent edition of Homme Girls.
Luna Yohanan
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Luna is a relative newcomer to the fashion scene, but she's already making waves. She only graduated from high school last year, and went on to make her runway debut at Michael Rider's first-ever collection for Celine. Now, after a textbook breakout season, she's official earned her wings.
Emeline Hoareau
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Another model relishing in the glow of a killer runway season is French model Emeline Hoareau. From fronting Sarah Burton's first campaign for Givenchy, to walking in the brand's Spring Summer 26 show, we can't wait to see where her career goes next.
Gabriela Moura
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Originally from Brazil, 21-year-old Gabi Moura is bringing a digital-age edge to the Victoria's Secret runway. Known first for her magnetic presence on TikTok and Instagram, she has parlayed her social media momentum into a modelling career.
Daiane Sordre
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Daiane Sordre's foray onto the VS runway has been a long time coming. The Brazilian model has conquered plenty in her career, from magazine covers to major campaigns, and has tallied up an impressive following in the process. But Sordre took to Instagram to share her joy at being cast in the show: "Never give up on something you really want. It’s difficult to wait, but worse to regret. This is a dream coming true! I’m truly overwhelmed and grateful for this opportunity. Thank you to who’s always been there, believing and supporting me! Love you guys!"
Josey Muckosky
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With her striking blue eyes, Josey Muckosky is unsurprisingly one to watch. Making her Victoria’s Secret debut today, Josey steps into an international spotlight — a defining moment in what feels like the beginning of a much bigger story.
Emily Ratajkowski
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We'll forgive you for thinking Em Rata has already graced the hallowed Victoria's Secret runway. But despite being basically everywhere these past few years (television shows, billboards, book covers, you name it), the model-turned-actress has actually never walked for VS. That is, until this year.
Precious Lee
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We're so excited for this future super to make the Victoria's Secret runway her own. Precious was one of the first-ever curve models to walk for Versace, and has since become a powerful force for representation, both on and off the runway. Her inclusion in the VS show marks a shift for the brand – and one we're certainly on board with.
Amelia Gray
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Amelia Gray wowed us with not one but two looks for her first-ever VS show. The model – and daughter of Lisa Rinna – has been booked an busy recently, from a whirlwind fashion month, to major campaigns, and several magazine covers.
