The wings are back. The glitter’s in the air. And Madison Beer just set the runway on fire.
The 26-year-old singer stole the spotlight at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025, held Wednesday night at Brooklyn Navy Yard. She floated down the catwalk in a pink outfit with matching wings while performing her hits “Make You Mine” and “Yes Baby.” Then came the moment everyone was waiting for — the live debut of her new single “Bittersweet.”
Earlier in the evening, she arrived in a sheer black lace dress by Georges Hobeika that turned just as many heads as her performance. It was the kind of entrance that doesn’t whisper; it purrs.
Glitter, nostalgia, and a quiet comeback
This year’s show didn’t just sparkle. It signaled a quiet but clear comeback for the lingerie giant.
After years of scandals and a major rebrand, the brand seems to have stepped back into the spotlight with its signature Angel wings and that unmistakable glossy runway energy. Familiar faces like Adriana Lima and Candice Swanepoel strutted down the stage, while pink confetti floated in the air like it was 2016 again.
But something was different. The cast was more diverse than before, including plus-size and trans models like Alex Consani and Valentina Sampaio. It wasn’t a revolution, but it was a shift — proof that the brand is trying to move forward.
Music that matched the runway
The lineup wasn’t just pretty faces and feathers. Alongside Madison, the night featured powerhouse performances from Missy Elliott, Karol G, and Twice.
Runway standouts included Gigi Hadid in bubblegum pink, Bella Hadid in scarlet satin, and Jasmine Tookes, who walked the runway proudly with her baby bump. Angel Reese made a surprise appearance in a floral cape that felt like a love letter to confidence.
A glittery stage with a complicated past
For years, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 shaped beauty standards with impossible wings and even more impossible bodies. But the brand’s fall from grace — sparked by transphobic remarks, fatphobia, and labor controversies — forced it to rebuild.
Now, with a new creative team and a bigger, slightly more inclusive stage, it’s finding its way back into the cultural conversation. The fantasy is still there, but it’s been edited.
And at the center of this glitter-dusted comeback? Madison Beer, pink wings, and a crowd that didn’t stop cheering.
Runway. Music. Wings. A comeback with a wink.
