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Okay, fashion lovers, buckle up! The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has officially taken over the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and honey, they heard our feedback loud and clear. The verdict from last year’s comeback was a resounding: “Too serious!” and “Where’s the fun?!” Well, this year, they’ve cranked the dial to eleven for a full-blown, no-holds-barred SPECTACLE.

We’re talking legendary supermodel returns with the iconic Adriana Lima, the fierce Gigi Hadid, and a powerhouse squad including Anok Yai and Paloma Elsesser. But the real headline-makers? The jaw-dropping VS newcomers! WNBA superstar Angel Reese is trading hoops for heavenly wings, making her the first athlete ever to walk, and Euphoria’s Barbie Ferreira is bringing her unique brand of cool to the runway. Talk about a major moment!

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A Front Row Packed with A-List Power

Let’s be real, half the show is who’s watching! While the models slayed the catwalk, the official red carpet was a star-studded event all on its own. We spotted the timeless Sarah Jessica Parker, the effortlessly chic Jodie Turner-Smith, and a fiercely fashionable Law Roach. While they weren't sporting wings, they brought the fashion fire, serving everything from sleek power suits to pretty minidresses in that iconic VS pink. The celebrity sightings, from Dylan Sprouse to Madison Beer, were truly endless! Here are some of the names that caught our attention.

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The Glitz is Back: Inside the Major Reboot

So, what’s the real deal behind this glamorous glow-up? After last year's show was widely called an "overcorrection," the brand's shiny new creative team got the message: BRING. BACK. THE. FANTASY.

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The mastermind behind the new vision, Executive Creative Director Adam Selman, revealed that on his second day, he was asked about the show. His goal? To tap into pure “joy and playfulness.” He confessed he felt the brand had become "a little serious" and his mission was to make it "more youthful, not by age, but by spirit." The main directive from the top? Make it bigger, faster, and infinitely more fun. They’re officially ditching the high-fashion solemnity and embracing the glorious, over-the-top campiness we all fell in love with back in the day. This is less of an apology tour and more of a costume-y, glam-filled homecoming!

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Can VS Really Find Its Place in 2025?

Let's talk about the elephant in the room. It’s a culturally fraught time. With shifting beauty standards and the rise of conservatism, can a brand once crucified for its narrow ideals truly balance nostalgia with modern, inclusive values?

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The execs are promising they’re trying. The iconic Angels, a symbol retired in 2021, are being “reclaimed and recontextualized.” As Selman poetically put it, “It’s not about the wings defining her, it’s about her deciding where she wants to take her wings.” They’re promising more size inclusivity and authentic diversity, but the real test will be seeing if they can evolve beyond just ticking boxes and create a fantasy that everyone can genuinely buy into.

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The brand is walking a tightrope, aiming to appease die-hard fans who miss the 2010s blowouts while inviting in a new generation. With new CEO Hillary Super (from Savage x Fenty!) and stylist Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele on board, they're certainly stacking the deck for a visual feast.

One thing’s for certain: Victoria’s Secret is done being sorry. They’re ready to be sexy, glamorous, and a whole lot of fun again. The wings are back, darlings. The only question that remains is... can they still make us fly?

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