From Cosmopolitan · Corinne Sullivan · · 1m 10s
Victoria’s Secret Angels vs Models
Why 41 Victoria’s Secret Angels are now a relic as the brand shifts to inclusivity.
In brief
Why 41 Victoria’s Secret Angels are now a relic as the brand shifts to inclusivity. Victoria’s Secret replaced its 41 official Angels with a diverse group of models including athletes and creatives for the 2026 Fashion Show. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Quick answers
- What’s the Victoria’s Secret Angel?
- Victoria’s Secret Angels are 41 models officially named since 1997, including Adriana Lima and Jasmine Tookes.
- Who gets wings at the show?
- Wings were historically for contracted Angels but now include athletes, activists, and up-and-coming models regardless of title.
- Why the shift?
- Victoria’s Secret ended its Angel era in 2021, replacing it with The VS Collective to include diverse talent.
- What’s next?
- The 2026 Fashion Show will feature 41 official Angels, with new winners getting IMG contracts and runway walks.
- What is the key takeaway from Victoria’s Secret Angels vs Models?
- Victoria’s Secret replaced its 41 official Angels with a diverse group of models including athletes and creatives for the 2026 Fashion Show.
What’s the Victoria’s Secret Angel?
Victoria’s Secret Angels are 41 models officially named since 1997, including Adriana Lima and Jasmine Tookes.
“Alessandra Ambrosio”
Who gets wings at the show?
Wings were historically for contracted Angels but now include athletes, activists, and up-and-coming models regardless of title.
“Gabriela Moura”
2026 Fashion Show casting
The 2026 show features 41 official Angels, with winners getting an IMG Models contract and runway walk opportunities.
“Angels Among Us”
PINK section models
The PINK section includes fresh faces like Yoon Young Bae, who debuted in 2025, alongside athletes and creatives.
“Yoon Young Bae”
Why the shift?
Victoria’s Secret ended its Angel era in 2021, replacing it with The VS Collective to include diverse talent.
“The VS Collective”
What’s next?
The 2026 Fashion Show will feature 41 official Angels, with new winners getting IMG contracts and runway walks.
The short version
Victoria’s Secret replaced its 41 official Angels with a diverse group of models including athletes and creatives for the 2026 Fashion Show.
