WNBA star Angel Reese took her talents from the court to the catwalk last night, becoming the first professional athlete to ever walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show — a history-making moment that brought together sports, fashion, and culture.

At just 23, the Chicago Sky forward joined the elite ranks of Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and Adriana Lima in the star-studded 2025 “Wings Reveal” show in New York. Her appearance was not symbolic — it was seismic. Reese’s debut marked a major leap in the lingerie brand’s continuing rebranding, toward a more diverse and inclusive vision.

I posted it on my Instagram Story last year when I was front row,” Reese said backstage. “I said, ‘I’m gonna be a Victoria’s Secret model one day.’ I didn’t know it was gonna come this fast.”

Reese trained for the show with a modeling coach to master the runway walk. “I walk, sleep, hoop. And I hoop, sleep, walk,” she laughed.

In a pink flowered lingerie set with lace and draped feathered stole, Reese commanded the catwalk in pale rose hues that highlighted femininity as well as athletic power.

Victoria’s Secret Reimagined
Six years since its hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was revived in 2024 with a different agenda: to represent real women and diverse identities. Once criticized for its narrow definition of beauty — and cancelled in 2019 after a nosedive in viewership — the brand is redefining what it means to be sexy.

Trans, pregnant, and plus-size models were all included this year, with Reese’s runway spot reflecting the growing crossover between women’s sport and fashion.

“It was destined for me,” she said. “I’m so happy to be in a room with so many amazing models and women. The team behind this was incredible.”

A New Era of Visibility
Angel Reese is no stranger to breaking barriers — from winning championships to unapologetically being herself outside of the court. Her walk down the Victoria’s Secret runway represents more than a fashion moment. It’s a cultural one, serving as a reminder to young girls everywhere that strength, style, and self-assurance are all part of the same story.

With the brand attempting to reclaim its spot in pop culture, Angel Reese could very well be the face of its future.

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WNBA star Angel Reese made history as the first professional athlete to walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway, signaling a bold new era for the iconic brand.

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