The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is an annual promotional event for the Victoria's Secret lingerie brand, originally running annually from 1995 to 2018. It was a high-profile event known for extravagant lingerie, celebrity models known as Victoria's Secret Angels, and performances by leading musical artists. The show was canceled in 2019 but made a comeback in 2023 with a rebranded format as a Prime Video special called "The Tour '23." The 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in New York City at the brand's flagship store on 640 Fifth Avenue. It continues the revamped version of the show with an emphasis on inclusivity and an all-female musical lineup featuring performers like Madison Beer, Karol G, TWICE, and Missy Elliott. This edition features legendary Angels such as Adriana Lima and Joan Smalls, viral supermodels like Gigi Hadid, and even WNBA standout Angel Reese. The event will start at 7 p.m. ET and will be streamed on Amazon Live and accessible on Victoria's Secret's social media channels, including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
The history of the fashion show includes its first event in 1995 at New York City's Plaza Hotel, early association with Valentine's Day promotions, later shifts to holiday season timing, and hosting in cities such as Miami, Los Angeles, Paris, London, and Shanghai over the years. The show is noted for opulent production, fantasy bras, iconic runway moments, and controversies such as the 2019 cancellation and the 2004 event cancellation related to the Super Bowl halftime controversy.
In summary, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is a significant annual fashion and entertainment event promoting lingerie with world-famous models and performances, with the latest installment occurring in October 2025 following a recent reboot emphasizing diversity and empowerment.
