THE Victoria’s Secret 2025 The New York show became a nostalgic celebration of fashion as legendary supermodels like Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Candice Swanepoel made their return to the iconic runway, reminding fans why they remain some of the most beloved “angels” in fashion history.
Adriana Lima (44)
The Brazilian beauty, who first walked the VS catwalk in 1999 at the age of 18, stole the spotlight again this year. After retiring in 2018 after 18 shows, Lima made a surprise return in 2024 and continues to captivate audiences. According to PageSix, she spent months dieting and training for a comeback in 2025. Offstage, Lima is a businesswoman, mother of three, and lives with film producer Andre Lemmers.
Alessandra Ambrosio (44)
Ambrosio first walked for the brand in 2001 and became an Angel in 2004. After taking a step back in 2017, she returned in 2024 and walked the runway again this year. She runs a swimwear brand and is recognized by Models.com and Forbes as one of the highest-earning supermodels of the past two decades. She has two children with ex-boyfriend Jamie Mazur.
Candice Swanepoel (36)
The South African model walked for Victoria’s Secret from 2010 to 2018 and returned last year. She is famous for wearing the $10 million Royal Fantasy Bra in 2013. Now a mother of two, she remains active in modeling, magazine photo shoots, and runs her own business.
Behati Prinsloo (36)
Namibian model, Prinsloo was an angel from 2009 to 2019 and is back for this year’s show. Although she rarely models now, she has made headlines alongside husband Adam Levine, whom she forgave after rumors of infidelity in 2022. They are raising their children and co-running business ventures.
Lily Aldridge (39)
Known for her elegant presence, Aldridge modeled for VS from 2010 to 2018 and wore the $2 million Fantasy Bra in 2015. She leads a private life with husband Caleb Followill (Kings of Leon) and two children, and continues to model and run her own fashion and beauty lines.
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- Tyra Banks (51), one of the original Angels (1997–2005), now runs a successful production company and ice cream brand.
- Gisele Bündchen (45), often called the richest supermodel in the world, modeled for VS from 1999 to 2006 and wore the most expensive Fantasy Bra ever.
- Heidi Klum (52), Germany’s first angel, retired from VS in 2010 and now judges global fashion shows while raising four children.
- Miranda Kerr (42), active from 2007 to 2013, now focuses on family and her skincare brand after marrying Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel.
- Karolina Kurková (41), Angel from 2000 to 2010, still models and does charity work while raising three children with her husband Archie Drury.
The return of these iconic women wasn’t just a nostalgic nod to the brand’s golden era, it was a celebration of the enduring elegance, business acumen and evolving role of supermodels beyond the runway.
Sources: vnexpress
