Behind the Wings: An Inside Look at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’s Greatest Icons

The lingerie, sets, models, musicians, and more…there’s a lot that goes into building the biggest night in fashion and entertainment. But there’s one thing that makes the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show stand apart from any other event: The wings. Scroll on to see this year’s additions to the history-making collection.

Iconic transgender model, Alex Consani, wears shiny red wings along with a red bra and satin pants on the runway for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Supermodel, Angelina Kendall, struts in floral, floor-length angel wings and a blinged out belt on the runway for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Supermodel, Imaan Hamman, wears pink translucent angel wings and a black bra-and-panty set on the runway for 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Supermodel, Anok Yai, wears pink tassel wings adorned with pearls and a matching headpiece on the runway for 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Supermodel, Candice Swanepoel, dazzles in gold angel wings and jewels on the runway for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Supermodel, Abby Champion, wears black featherlike wings and a pink babydoll nightie on the runway for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Devyn Garcia, wears pink feathery wings and a bedazzled bra-and-panty set on the runway for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Plus-size model and icon, Ashley Graham, poses in black, feathered wings on the runway for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Puerto Rican model, Joan Smalls, wears red boa-like angel wings and a red bra-and-panty set on the runway for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
American model, Lily Aldridge, wears silvery, star-like angel wings and a sheer black dress on the runway for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Brazilian model, Alessandra Ambrosio, walks in gold angel wings and a sparkly, champagne lingerie set for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
WNBA athlete, Angel Reese, wears delicate white angel wings and poses on the runway for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Jenn is the Copy Director at Victoria’s Secret and has spent the past 10 years writing for brands like Club Monaco, Free People, SoulCycle, and more. She has a degree in English from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. When she’s not chipping away at Pulitzer Prize-winning copy (dream big, right?), you’ll find her living beyond her means by venturing to new restaurants, exploring local shops, and petting other people’s dogs.