On October 15, 2025, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese became the first professional athlete to walk the famous Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway in New York City. The 23-year-old WNBA player brought her confidence from the basketball court to the runway. She walked in two beautiful pink lingerie outfits that wowed the crowd. Reese and Olympic gymnast Suni Lee both made their debuts at the fashion show. It was a historic first for the event because it was the first time professional athletes had ever been there.
A Dream Come True
Reese’s appearance came true a prophecy she made less than a year ago when she went to the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show as a guest. Reese told PEOPLE Magazine, “I literally couldn’t stop smiling” when she found out she had been chosen. On October 9, the two-time WNBA All-Star posted on Instagram that she would be taking part. She wrote, “Stepping into a dream: From Angel to a Victoria Secret ANGEL.” “I’m finally getting my wings.”
Beautiful Pink Looks
Reese’s first time on the runway was in two stunning pink outfits that showed off her 6’3″ frame. Her first outfit was a sexy pink cutout baby tee that showed off a lacy bra underneath. It included matching underwear and big white lace angel wings. The second outfit was a flowery one that made you feel like you were in a dream. It had a fluffy boa, a three-piece lingerie set with flowers on it, and a matching wrap.
Getting Ready and Training
The Chi-town Barbie took her runway training just as seriously as her athletic training. She hired a modeling coach to help her perfect her walk. “It’s the same; you rely on your training,” Reese said in an interview with Prime Video before the show. She practiced a lot before the show and took the fashion debut as seriously as she does the WNBA.
Event Full of Stars
The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show had a great lineup of veteran Angels like Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima, Lily Aldridge, and Alessandra Ambrosio. The show also featured supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, Alex Consani, Anok Yai, and Ashley Graham. The Brooklyn venue was buzzing with music from Missy Elliott, Karol G, Madison Beer, and the K-pop group Twice. Celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker and Jodie Turner-Smith sat in the front row.
Breaking Down Walls
Reese’s historic walk was more than just a fashion moment; it showed how women athletes are becoming more important outside of their sports. Reese said, “I hope I can inspire women and girls everywhere and remind them that we can be the best in our field and still go after our goals outside of it.” Her involvement in the show, which came back in 2024 after being off the air for six years, shows that she can appeal to people in fashion, sports, and pop culture.
Fans all over the world could watch Reese’s groundbreaking runway moment live on Amazon Prime Video for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025.
