The 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was iconic, to say the least. The show was axed six years ago not only for promoting unrealistic beauty standards; it was also under fire when its former chief marketing officer, Ed Razek, spoke out, making blatantly transphobic and sizeist comments.
Fortunately, Razek left the company, and Victoria’s Secret became more inclusive, implementing a range of diverse models. The result was an epic comeback in the form of the 2024 fashion show, which was dazzling and star-studded. But what exactly were the most legendary moments of the show? Read on to find out more.
1. Gigi Hadid’s entrance
Gigi Hadid opened the show in a stunning pink plunge silky teddy and larger-than-life pink electronic wings that expanded as Hadid walked down the runway.
2. Surprise musical performances from Tyla and Lisa
Tyla and Lisa delivered talented performances. Former Blackpink member and current K-pop solo star Lisa rode in on a motorcycle beside backup dancers in leather. South African singer Tyla earned her own pair of fluffy wings and a sparkling lingerie set as she enchanted the crowds.
3. Doutzen Kroes had a shoe accident and fell
Channeling Carrie Bradshaw, model Doutzen Kroes had a little incident with her shoe. It came off after getting stuck in the runway, but she managed to correct the error and have a victorious moment as she waved her arms and cheered herself on.
4. Adriana Lima returned to the runway
Lima, who was one of the original Angels, looked as though she hadn’t aged a day when she rocked the runway with a strappy black bra and a unique gingham look covering her arms and legs but leaving her torso bare.
5. Dylan Sprouse showed support with pet cutouts
Dylan Sprouse provided the best kind of emotional support to his wife, Barbara Palvin, who was modeling in the show: animal support. He brought huge cardboard cutouts of their cat and dog. In the front row, he waved the cutouts as his wife strutted down the stage. She smiled and waved to him—or was she waving to the pets?
6. Kate Moss and her daughter made an appearance
Who says rock and roll better than Kate Moss? Moss showed up in a lacy black ensemble, but before the famous supermodel walked the runway, her daughter Lila made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut during Tyla’s performance, wearing a smoldering look with a fringe pink jacket and custom wings spelling her name.
7. The first trans models to walk the VS show
Alex Consani and Valentina Sampaio gave the performance of a lifetime as they passed a significant milestone—walking as the first trans models in the Victoria’s Secret show. Consani wore a sparkling bra and underwear set with puffy wings reminiscent of a pillow, while Sampaio wore an oversized holiday bow instead of wings paired with a beaded skirt.
8. Cher made an appearance
Could there have been a more iconic lineup of female artists? Cher performed “Strong Enough” and “Believe,” and despite being 78 years old, she looked ageless.
9. The other Hadid sister wore a jaw-dropping look
As Cher performed her finale song, Bella Hadid wore a dramatic red feathered cape complete with a train and huge sleeves that skyrocketed past her head, paired with a red bra and panties. While attendees assumed this was the end of the show, a final surprise guest shocked everyone.
10. Tyra Banks appeared for a grand finale to close the show
Victoria’s Secret put Tyra Banks on the map years ago, turning her into one of the top supermodels in the world. Twenty years later, she came out of retirement for this show looking angelic in a glittering corset and leggings paired with a metallic cape. Channeling superhero energy, she led the 52 models as the show finally came to an end.