Bella Hadid opened the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Culver City on October 18, 2026, as veteran models and a star-studded musical lineup returned to Los Angeles for the brand’s latest runway spectacle.
The annual fashion event traded New York for the West Coast, taking over Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California on October 18, 2026.
The evening combined familiar faces, surprise guests, and high-production musical numbers streamed directly to YouTube.
Bella Hadid Opens in Bloom and Gigi Hadid Returns in Pink
Bella Hadid set the tone for the seasonal presentation by opening the show in a spring-inspired ensemble featuring a green bra, a lime-green miniskirt, and sculptural vine-like wings covered in blooming flowers.
The appearance marked her fourth time opening the event, following walks in 2016, 2024, and 2025.
Bella walked the runway less than 10 days after celebrating her 30th birthday, completing her look with blonde hair and bronze-toned makeup.
Her sister, Gigi Hadid, made her grand return in a pair of dip-dye metallic wings with cascading sequin discs, paired with a sheer sequin cape over a neon pink-and-blue lace set.
Gigi also wore a bubblegum-pink lingerie set with a floral cape and later returned in a white minidress with voluminous angel wings.
During her walk, she shared an exchange with Tate McRae as the artist performed her song “Housewife.”
Kylie Jenner Debuts the Fantasy Bra Worth Rs 480 Crore
The evening’s most talked-about moment belonged to Kylie Jenner, who made her Victoria’s Secret runway debut wearing the returning Fantasy Bra in collaboration with luxury jeweller Jacob & Co.
The design brought the high-jewellery piece back to the runway for the first time since Elsa Hosk wore it in 2018.
Runway Veterans and New Angels Take Flight in Los Angeles
Beyond the Hadid sisters and Jenner, the catwalk brought together an expansive roster of returning icons and fresh faces.
Adriana Lima closed out the show in a glistening white look with intricate wings, joined by fellow veterans Candice Swanepoel, Alessandra Ambrosio, Joan Smalls, Liu Wen, and Anok Yai.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley also returned to the runway after 16 years.
Ashley Graham walked on the roster.
Paloma Elsesser walked on the roster.
Devyn Garcia walked on the roster.
Imaan Hammam walked on the roster.
Barbara Palvin walked on the roster.
Elsa Hosk walked on the roster.
Cindy Bruna walked on the roster.
Abby Champion walked on the roster.
Amelia Gray walked on the roster.
Ming Xi walked on the roster.
Precious Lee walked on the roster.
Alex Consani walked on the roster.
Selected from thousands of hopefuls in the nationwide casting competition, Solange Omon, a 21-year-old model from Cameroon who lives in Maine, earned an official Angel contract and representation with IMG Models.
All-Women Musical Lineup Powers the Runway Segments
Live performances drove the seasonal narrative across spring, summer, autumn, and winter segments, bringing together artists from different parts of the music industry.
KATSEYE joined Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae, and Megan Moroney for an all-women musical lineup.
Tate McRae followed in a red corset-inspired outfit with matching accessories.
Megan Thee Stallion closed the event with a look featuring silver wings.
Megan Thee Stallion wore a lace top.
Megan Thee Stallion wore sparkling stockings.
Megan Thee Stallion arrived on the pink carpet in a glimmering plunge-neck gown inspired by a 2016 Naomi Campbell look styled by Wayman + Micah with hair by Kellon Deryck.
