Victoria's Secret models revisit debut looks as brand revives runway shows

Several former Victoria's Secret Angels have returned to the runway as the brand revives its fashion shows. Gisele Bündchen, who debuted in 1999 at age 19, walked her last show in 2006 and retired from modeling in 2015. Miranda Kerr first appeared in 2006 and made her final runway appearance six years later, but both have been highlighted in the brand's recent revival events.

Adriana Lima, the longest-running Angel who walked from 1999 until 2018, also returned for the 2024 revival and is slated to appear in the 2026 show. Heidi Klum, who first walked in 1997 and left the brand in 2009, is noted for her 13-year tenure.

Candice Swanepoel, who started in 2007, remains active with the brand and is confirmed for the 2026 show after appearances in 2024 and 2025. Tyra Banks, an Angel since 1997 and one of the first Black contract models for the label, walked in 2005, retired, and then returned to close the 2024 revival show.

Alessandra Ambrosio, who debuted in 2000 and retired in 2017, also returned for the 2024 revival and continued walking in the following year.