Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026: Los Angeles Glamour, a Jewelled Fantasy Bra and Fresh Angels

by Anamika October 21, 2026

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 arrived on October 18 with a big change of scenery. After years in New York, the brand packed up its wings and headed west to Los Angeles, a city that knows a thing or two about spectacle. The evening promised famous models, live music and one very well-known jewelled bra. The event paused in 2019 and returned in 2024, so every new edition is watched closely. Whether you tuned in live or you are catching up now, here is what the night offered and why so many people paid attention.

A Hollywood Stage, Familiar Angels and New Names

The runway was built at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, the first time the show has been staged in Los Angeles since 2007. Organisers called the move a trip to the birthplace of glamour and stardom, and the setting suited that story. Gigi Hadid, Candice Swanepoel and Alessandra Ambrosio were named among the returning faces, with Ambrosio reaching her twentieth show. They were joined by models such as Anok Yai, Precious Lee, Paloma Elsesser and Alex Consani, which showed a wider mix of looks and backgrounds than the old days.

The brand also said the winner of its Angels Among Us docuseries would make her runway debut, giving viewers someone new to cheer for. Access was simple too. The show streamed free on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, and select AMC theaters held live screenings for people who wanted a cinema feel. Pink carpet coverage began at 7 p.m. ET, shortly before the runway opened.

The Fantasy Bra, Live Performers and Why It Matters

The Fantasy Bra has always been the star accessory, and this year it returned in a version redesigned with luxury jeweller Jacob & Co. Pairing lingerie with fine jewellery shows how the brand wants to mix nostalgia with high-end craft. Fans could also expect the large wings and dramatic styling the show is known for. Music mattered just as much. The all-women lineup featured Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae, KATSEYE and Megan Moroney, which gave the night a blend of hip hop, pop and country. For fashion fans, the takeaway is practical.

Bold runway ideas often trickle into party wear and street style within months, so following the brand’s official channels and live event coverage is a smart way to spot trends early. For the wider industry, the show proves that a classic event can return and still feel current when it speaks to a global audience watching on their phones.