The Victoria’s Secret 2025 show in New York 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 runway at 18 in 1999, stole the spotlight once again this year. After retiring in 2018 following 18 shows, Lima made a surprise return in 2024 and continues to captivate audiences. According to PageSix, she spent months dieting and training for the 2025 comeback. 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 stepping back in 2017, she returned in 2024 and graced the runway again this year. She runs a swimwear brand and is recognized by Models.com and Forbes as one of the top-earning supermodels of the past two decades. She shares two children with ex-fiancé Jamie Mazur.
Candice Swanepoel (36)
The South African model walked for Victoria’s Secret from 2010 to 2018 and returned last year. She famously wore the $10 million Royal Fantasy Bra in 2013. Now a mother of two, she remains active in modeling, magazine shoots, and runs her own business.
Behati Prinsloo (36)
A Namibian model, Prinsloo was an Angel from 2009 to 2019 and returned for this year’s show. While she rarely models now, she made headlines alongside husband Adam Levine, whom she forgave after infidelity rumors in 2022. They are raising their children and co-running business ventures.
Lily Aldridge (39)
Known for her elegant presence, Aldridge walked 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 kids, and continues to model and run her fashion and beauty lines.
Absent Icons
- 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 world’s richest supermodel, walked for VS from 1999–2006 and wore the most expensive Fantasy Bra ever.
- Heidi Klum (52), the first German Angel, retired from VS in 2010 and now judges global fashion shows while raising four children.
- Miranda Kerr (42), active from 2007–2013, now focuses on family and her skincare brand after marrying Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel.
- Karolina Kurková (41), Angel from 2000–2010, still models and is involved in charity while raising three kids with husband Archie Drury.
The return of these iconic women wasn’t just a nostalgic nod to the brand’s golden age it was a celebration of enduring elegance, business acumen, and the evolving role of supermodels beyond the runway.
Sources: vnexpress