Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026: 8 standout moments, from the $50m Fantasy Bra to a runway mishap

Highlights

• Kylie Jenner made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut in a $50 million Fantasy Bra featuring 4,410 natural diamonds.
• Barbara Palvin returned to the runway just six weeks after giving birth, while Summer Dirx recovered from a heel mishap.
• Gisele Bündchen made a cameo, and Tate McRae, KATSEYE, Megan Moroney and Megan Thee Stallion performed.

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned on October 18, bringing its signature lingerie, elaborate wings and star power to Los Angeles. The show featured appearances from established models and newcomers, along with performances by some of music’s biggest names.

Kylie Jenner made headlines in the returning Fantasy Bra, while a runway mishap provided an unexpected moment. From Barbara Palvin’s return after childbirth to Gisele Bündchen’s appearance in the opening video, here are eight standout moments from the 2026 show.

1. Kylie Jenner wears the $50 million Fantasy Bra

Kylie Jenner made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut in one of the night’s most talked-about looks. She wore the Fantasy Bra, which returned to the runway after eight years.

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Valued at $50 million, the piece features 4,410 natural diamonds, including a 75.54-carat radiant-cut Fancy Vivid yellow diamond. It weighs four pounds, and 15 craftspeople spent 1,000 hours creating it.

Jenner’s boyfriend, actor Timothée Chalamet, watched from the front row as she modelled the elaborate design.

2. Barbara Palvin returns six weeks after giving birth

Barbara Palvin returned to the runway just six weeks after welcoming her first child, a daughter named Sylvie. The model had discussed her return with PEOPLE ahead of the show, describing her first month of motherhood as a “roller coaster”.

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Her husband, actor Dylan Sprouse, was in the front row cheering her on.

Palvin was not the only model to return after having a baby. Elsa Hosk, who welcomed her daughter Flora in July, also walked in the show.

3. Summer Dirx recovers from a runway mishap

Not everything went perfectly on the runway. As Summer Dirx exited after walking in the PINK segment, her heel became caught in a crack in the stage.

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The model managed to recover and make her way down the stairs, drawing cheers from audience members as she continued her exit.

The moment offered an unexpected reminder that even a carefully choreographed fashion show can have its surprises.

4. Gisele Bündchen hints at a possible runway return

Gisele Bündchen made a brief appearance in the show’s opening video montage, bringing a familiar face back into the Victoria’s Secret spotlight.

The supermodel, who became closely associated with the brand during her earlier modelling career, did not walk the runway this time. However, her appearance included a tease about a major runway return in the future.

Her cameo added a nostalgic touch to the 2026 show.

5. Ashley Graham brings a bedazzled flip phone backstage

Ashley Graham brought a playful accessory to the show: a bedazzled flip phone.

Speaking to PEOPLE before the event, Graham said she had been using the phone to capture content. The model also shared her fondness for the ’90s-inspired trend of embellished accessories.

She later walked the runway in lace, sparkling details and statement wings.

6. Solange Omon makes her Victoria’s Secret debut

For Solange Omon, the 2026 show marked a major career milestone. She made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut after winning the brand’s nationwide casting call.

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Her journey was documented in the brand’s Angels Among Us docuseries, which followed her competition against thousands of aspiring models.

Omon told PEOPLE she was “shocked” to be named the winner, but said she had enjoyed the experience. Her runway appearance marked the culmination of the opportunity.

7. Tate McRae delivers a fiery performance

Tate McRae brought a high-energy performance to the runway in a striking red lingerie look.

The singer performed “Sports Car”, “Dear God” and her new single “Housewife”, combining the music with choreography that matched the show’s bold aesthetic.

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Among those watching from the front row was Nicole Kidman, who got a close-up view of the performance.

Other musical guests included KATSEYE, Megan Moroney and Megan Thee Stallion, giving the show a varied lineup of live entertainment.

8. Veteran Angels lead the grand finale

The show ended with the models and musical guests returning to the runway for a final walk as confetti fell around them.

Veteran Angels Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio led the finale. Lima has walked in 21 Victoria’s Secret shows, while Ambrosio has appeared in 20.

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Their appearance brought together different generations of models to close the Los Angeles event, marking the end of an evening filled with elaborate designs, high-profile debuts and unexpected moments.