# Victoria’s Secret Angels vs Models

> Why 41 Victoria’s Secret Angels are now a relic as the brand shifts to inclusivity.
- Title: Victoria’s Secret Angels vs Models · Cosmopolitan | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a74148652/victorias-secret-angels-vs-models
- Author: Corinne Sullivan
- Published: 2026-10-15T19:44:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: victoria secret, angel, vs model, pink section, 2026 fashion show, vs collective, img models
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Victoria’s Secret replaced its 41 official Angels with a diverse group of models including athletes and creatives for the 2026 Fashion Show.