Victoria’s Secret Show Returns: A Comedic Look at Fashion’s Fluffy Renaissance
Ah, the Victoria’s Secret show is back! After a six-year hiatus – and let’s be honest, a few collective eye-rolls and social media dives into the abyss – they’ve strutted back onto the catwalk like it’s 2018. But boy, hasn’t the world changed? We’ve gone from glittery wings and airbrushed perfection to a landscape that recognizes equality, diversity, and just a sprinkle of sanity. It’s like the world decided that consumerism needs a heart, and Victoria’s Secret was listening! Sort of like when your ex decides to become a yoga instructor after years of eating nothing but microwave meals and taking you for granted. Suddenly, performance art and downward dog are their new best friends.
Return of the Legends: Nostalgia’s Strangest Hold
Now, they say nostalgia makes consumers weak at the knees. Apparently, it can do that without the use of any pants, because all of us were keen to see the familiar “angels” back on that runway. Candice Swanepoel, Josephine Skriver, Alessandra Ambrosio, and even the fabulous Adriana Lima—the woman who could make a paper bag look like haute couture—were back with wings that weighed more than my last relationship. It’s remarkable how Lima’s entrance was more anticipated than my birthday. If only she’d shown up holistically to discuss fillers.
Holy Debut, Batman! Kate Moss Steals the Show
And get this! In a shocking twist, Kate Moss made her **historic debut** on the Victoria’s Secret runway at the age of 50! How on Earth did they keep that hidden? It’s like unveiling a secret vault of childhood toys at a garage sale—everyone’s applauding but wondering who’s selling their memories! Dressed in a dramatic lace monokini, Moss flaunted a look that could only be described as a ‘black witch’—not that kind of witch that troubles your kitchen, but the kind that makes you question your life choices and the pizza you had last night.
Cher: The Music Mahatma
Meanwhile, the evening was headlined by none other than Cher! Yes, Cher—living proof that age is just a number and that if you can sing “Believe” and still look like a goddess, hats off to you! The stage was jam-packed with female talent this time. That’s right, they gave men the night off—perhaps a much-needed break from their “sorry, not sorry” testosterone-fueled commentaries. Thank you, Victoria’s Secret, for employing the musical equivalent of a feminist awakening!
A Bold New Generation: Gigi and Bella Slaying the Runway
Of course, the new generation is not to be missed. Gigi Hadid opened the show looking like she walked straight out of an ancient mythology, while Bella Hadid followed, wowing us in deep red. It’s like the show has become a contest to see who can look more divine. Maybe they should have thrown in a toga-themed segment for good measure?
Underwear for Everyone: A Win-Win Situation
But here’s where the show really turns the page into something meaningful. The brand seemed to address its past sins of objectification and lack of diversity. Their response is to have literally everyone walk down the runway—56-year-old Karla Bruni, and Ashley Graham, who has clearly entered the “I’ve given birth three times but can still rock these wings” stage of life. Bravo! If that’s not a power move, I don’t know what is. It’s a reminder that all bodies are beautiful, even if some of us feel like lumpy mashed potatoes in comparison to these glorious superhuman beings.
A Heartfelt Conclusion
So, there you have it! The Victoria’s Secret show is back, and with it, a sense of progress wrapped in a shiny, lacy bow. If they continue this trajectory, who knows, maybe next year they’ll have a pop-up counseling tent next to the runway. Until then, I guess we’ll have to commend them for their transformation from the “show of beautiful women” to the “show of ALL beautiful women.” Now, if only they could work on those dramatic shadows and smooth transitions in my dating life. But wait… that’s a chapter for the next runway, isn’t it?
Last night in New York there was a triumphant return of the Victoria’s Secret show, which was last held in 2018. In those six years of their absence, the world has changed dramatically – it has become more unstable and anxious, and even more sensitive to issues of equality, justice and diversity. It was because of the lack of the latter on the podium of its time that the American underwear giant received a lot of criticism, starting a gradual transformation – the brand invited new ambassadors, expanded the size grid, supported various charitable initiatives and filmed special projects with women about women, putting them in the focus of its attention. Victoria’s Secret also explained the return of the legendary show to a request from fans: “Part of our transformation is putting customers at the center of everything we do, and they told us loud and clear that they really missed the VS show. That was our starting point “. And what made the Victoria’s Secret 2024 show memorable – read on.
Return of the legends
Nostalgia is one of the strongest trends affecting consumers today. All of us were once happier, younger and carefree, so it was especially pleasant for many viewers to see the “angels” on the podium, who participated in the show even in the zero years. Candice Swanepoel, Josephine Skriver, Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Cruz, Tyra Banks and Adriana Lima all wore wings again this evening.
The public met each of them extremely warmly, but the appearance of 42-year-old Lima caused a special reaction. The fact is that even last year the top model was hit by a wave of hate in social networks due to the excessive use of fillers, due to which she was forced to give a public answer about her appearance. On the eve of the show, VS published a commercial where a Brazilian woman gets into a taxi, and the driver asks “Where to go?” answers: home.
Historic debut
It’s hard to believe, but for Kate Moss, the supermodel of the 1990s, the Victoria’s Secret 2024 show was her debut. In the portfolio of the 50-year-old British woman, you can find cooperation with almost everyone in the fashion industry, but she worked with Victoria’s Secret for the first time. On the catwalk, Moss appeared in a dramatic lace monokini, and her image resembled a “black winch.” Her 22-year-old daughter Lila also took part in the show.
Her Majesty Cher
This year’s show was headlined by the American singer and actress Cher, and for the first time in the history of the brand, the music line-up consisted exclusively of women. The stage legend was joined by such young stars as LISA and Tyla.
New generation
Of course, the show could not do without the main stars of today’s model business. Gigi Hadid opened the Victoria’s Secret show in a pale pink silk ensemble that resembled an ancient goddess, while her younger sister Bella tried on a more sensual look in deep red. We also saw Victoria Cerretti, Rianna van Rompuy and Paloma Elsesser on the catwalk.
Underwear for everyone?
One of the main complaints against the Victoria’s Secret show at the time was objectification, excessive sexualization of women and lack of diversity on the catwalk. Having learned from past mistakes, this time the brand tried to provide a wider casting of models. The same Kate Moss noted that she was pleased to be on the catwalk with her daughter and show that such underwear is not only for 22-year-old girls. We also saw 56-year-old Karla Bruni at the show, for whom this experience also marked her debut on the Victoria’s Secret catwalk. Model Ashley Graham, in turn, said that at 36, after giving birth to three children, she is happy to try on the same wings again and show other women that no one has the right to clip their wings and feel confident.
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