Fans slammed the presentation of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show held in New York City on Tuesday, the first time the show has been held since 2018.
The 2024 show also saw the return of Victoria’s Secret vets Alessandra Ambrosio, Tyra Banks and Adriana Lima as well as next generation icons Taylor Hill and Barbara Palvin.
Tuesday evening’s show also marked the first walk down the Victoria’s Secret runway for Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio, who was the first transgender model to represent the brand in 2019. In addition to Sampaio, transgender model Alex Consani was also walking on the runway Tuesday, as the stalwart brand expands on its efforts to be more inclusive amid the changing times.
Cher served as the night’s headlining performer along with Blackpink alum Lisa and rising star Tyla — marking the show’s first-ever, all-woman musical lineup.
A number of early reactions on X/Twitter indicated that changes made to the show were not well-received, with specific criticisms coming toward the toned-down production values and striving toward satisfying contemporary social standards.
Fans slammed the presentation of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show held in New York City on Tuesday, the first time the show has been held since 2018. (L-R) Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and Vittoria Ceretti seen during Tuesday’s festivities in NYC
Tuesday evening’s show also marked the first walk down the Victoria’s Secret runway for Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio, who is transgender
‘Victoria’s Secret came back with the most boring show ever,’ said one user, while another added, ‘the victoria’s secret show looks so modern and boring now, I’m disappointed.’
Said one user: ‘Victoria Secret has yet to listen to our public demands. This is not the show we wanted. Everyone’s hair is flat, no extremely tall models, the entire production is different.’
Another said, ‘Victoria Secret really said go woke go broke.’
Said one user: ‘The new Victoria’s secret fashion show feels so SOULLESS omg… and like why are they playing fake crowd cheering sounds? where’s the iconic runway???’
Another user provided specific details of the shortcomings of the show the lingerie staple put on Tuesday, explaining aspects they felt the company overlooked in its production Tuesday.
‘This was cute but it wasn’t enough… we need to bring back the glitter runway, more lively performances!’ the user said. ‘What happened to the dedicated sets per look, close up of the looks, backstage chaos let’s get back to our roots #VSFashionShow2024 ! The inclusion was okay but I guess ..
‘The OG’s chewed a lot the new girls, we were missing plots like who was new [Angels], who were the old, why should we fall in love with them?.. etc. A lot of no personality haute couture walking this is #VSFashionShow2024 where are the smiles, kisses and waves?!’
Rocking the iconic ‘Angel, wings, Gigi Hadid opened the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion show as it made its triumphant return on Tuesday night.
Sampaio’s walk down the runway marked the first-ever time a trans model has walked in the retailer’s annual show
Transgender model Alex Consani was also walking on the runway Tuesday
The stalwart brand expands on its efforts to be more inclusive amid the changing times
Sampaio, pictured backstage, was the first transgender model to represent the brand in 2019
Fans slammed the presentation of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show held in New York City on Tuesday, the first time the show has been held since 2018
One user provided specific details of the shortcomings of the show the lingerie staple put on Tuesday, explaining aspects they felt the company overlooked in its production Tuesday
One fan said, ‘Victoria Secret really said go woke go broke’
Airing live on Amazon’s Prime Video, the iconic runway show was held at the Victoria’s Secret flagship store in New York City after a six-year hiatus.
The 2024 show also saw the return of Victoria’s Secret vets Alessandra Ambrosio, Tyra Banks and Adriana Lima as well as next generation icons Taylor Hill and Barbara Palvin.
Cher served as the night’s headlining performer along with Blackpink alum Lisa and rising star Tyla — marking the show’s first-ever, all-woman musical lineup.
It comes three years after the lingerie brand’s controversial ‘woke’ body-positive rebrand in 2021.
Victoria’s Secret’s iconic Angels were replaced by ‘ambassadors’ like soccer star Megan Rapinoe and the company axed its longtime CEO in wake of falling sales and a bombshell expose that accused the company of misogyny, sexual harassment and bullying.
Lisa kicked off the show with an ultra sexy performance of her hit Rockstar, which saw her ride into the venue on a motorcycle as models got hyped up backstage.
Surrounded by leather-clad dancers, the singer, 27, flashed her toned tummy in a black vinyl bra shaped like angel wings.
It was styled with a chainmail shrug and micro shorts.
Lisa’s delivered elaborate choreography under pink stage lights on the massive catwalk.
Gigi Hadid opened the legendary show — which first aired in 1995 — wearing pastel pink wings and a glittering pink costume.
Her short blonde hair was tucked bind her ears, allowing her to show off her sparkly hoop earrings.
Gigi pictured on the runway in front of a message that read ‘Welcome back’
Gigi Hadid seen walking the runway at Tuesday’s fashion show in the Big Apple
Tyra Banks had a celebratory moment as she walked the runway for the company’s comeback
The America’s Next Top Model personality led the way as dozens of models were seen in the background
Adriana Lima made her comeback after six years with a triumphant runway strut
Walking to the beat of Chappell Roan’s Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl, the Brazilian beauty made jaws drop in a glittery pink and blank plaid bodysuit and pink holographic wings.
Her look also consisted of a skimpy sparkly black bra and thong underwear.
Her hair was worn in a high ponytail as she playfully blew a kiss at the camera.
Gigi and Adriana’s section also saw the return of Victoria’s Secret vet Doutzen Kroes.
The 39-year-old looked angelic wearing silver metallic wings and a tiny pastel pink bra and panty set.
Taylor Hill dazzled in a crystal-covered bra and loose pants with wings covered in beaded tassels.
Next, Tyla graced the runway for her jaw-dropping performance. She was clad in an ultra busty silver and gold look with dramatic white feather wings.
Victoria’s Secret favorite Candice Swanepoel also made her long-awaited catwalk return.
The blonde beauty left very little to the imagination in a sparkly bra and thong underwear.
It was styled with wings that spelled out ‘Victoria’s Secret’ in elegant cursive lettering.
Kate Moss’ look-alike daughter Lila, 22, made her Victoria’s Secret debut alongside Candice and Leonardo DiCaprio’s model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.
Vittoria wowed the crowd in a skimpy iridescent bodysuit that showcased her enviably flat tummy and endless legs.
The next section of the show had a sexy ‘rock ‘n’ roll’ theme that opened with legendary 90s supermodel Kate Moss.
The 50-year-old sizzled in black feather wings and a sheer, black lace dress over a skimpy bodysuit.
The blonde beauty smoldered as she made the long trek down the runway in sky-high heels.
Adam Levine’s model wife Behati Prinsloo, 36 — who became an Angel back in 2009 — stunned onlookers in her own sexy all-black getup.
She modeled a black slip dress with a sexy thigh-high slit, tie-wrap heels and unique silver chrome wings.
Wearing a dramatic black mesh cloak covered in stars, Irina Shayk flaunted her sculpted abs and endless legs in a sheer black bodysuit.
Joan Smalls looked sensational while having legs for days in tiny black underwear and epic black feather wings.
Valentina Sampaio — Victoria’s Secret’s first transgender model — graced the runway in a G-string and a fishnet skirt.
Alessandra Ambrosio brought the heat in her first Victoria’s Secret show in six years in sparkly gold wings and an ultra sexy black lingerie outfit.
The mother-of-two, 43, oozed sex appeal in the revealing look that included the brand’s iconic bombshell push-up bra.
After taking time off from modeling to focus on her Lyme disease battle, Bella Hadid looked better than ever as she strutted down the runway in spectacular all-red outfit.
A busty bra and thong-style underwear allowed the 28-year-old to flaunt her chiseled abs.
She wore a billowing red feather cloak that nearly consumed her slender 5foot11inch frame.
Hours before storming the 2024 catwalk, the models allowed cameras backstage as hairstylists and makeup artists transformed them from bare-faced beauties to full-glam vixens.
The iconic ’90s show announced it was returning in May after a four-year hiatus.
The fashion show was canceled in 2019 after dealing with bad ratings and a whole slew of wild controversies, and has since made an effort to become more inclusive.
Victoria’s Secret announced the major news with an Instagram post, promising the 2024 show would ‘reflect who we are today, plus everything you know and love—the glamour, runway, wings, musical entertainment.’
The popular early aughts mall brand previously returned with a ‘reimagined’ Victoria’s Secret World Tour Prime show in 2023 that was not well received – people called the show boring.
Many former fans watching at home called for the return of former Victoria’s Secret Angels like Gisele Bündchen, Heidi Klum, Molly Sims, Tyra Banks, Adriana Lima and more.
That was far from the biggest issue with the brand, as Victoria’s Secret has dealt with multiple controversies over the last few years.
In 2020, a bombshell report in The New York Times claimed that Victoria’s Secret owner Les Wexner mocked the retail industry’s efforts to champion women of different body types.
The Times interviewed more than 30 executives, employees, contractors and models, and looked at court filings to find a toxic culture of sexual harassment.
Employees said Wexner mocked the retail industry’s efforts to embrace a variety of body types by allegedly saying, ‘Nobody goes to a plastic surgeon and says, ‘Make me fat.’
Wexner was said to also berate employees about their weight, including fat shaming an employee for getting seconds at a buffet.
After the backlash, the lingerie company rebranded in an effort to appeal to Gen Z and named new brand ambassadors, including soccer player Megan Rapinoe and transgender model Valentina Sampaio.
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