Before the iconic Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show became what it is today, with over-the-top wings and million-dollar bras, the show had its humble beginning on Aug. 1, 1995, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Take a look back at the runway show that’s evolved into a glamorous show over the years ahead of tonight’s event.
1995
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Actress Beverly Peele attends Victoria Secret Fall Lingerie Collection Fashion Show on Aug. 1, 1995, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
1995
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Model Frederique van der Wal attends the Victoria’s Secret Fall 1995 Lingerie Collection Runway Show on Aug. 1, 1995, at Plaza Hotel in New York City.
1995
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Valerie Jean Garduno attends Victoria’s Secret Fall Lingerie Fashion Show on Aug. 1, 1995, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
2003
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Supermodel Heidi Klum walks the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the 69th Regiment Armory on Nov. 13, 2003, in New York City.
2005
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Models Naomi Campbell, Karolina Kurkova, Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Selita Ebanks and Alessandra Ambrosio pose on the runway at The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the 69th Regiment Armory on Nov. 9, 2005, in New York City.
2005
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Model Tyra Banks walks the runway at The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the 69th Regiment Armory on Nov. 9, 2005, in New York City.
2011
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Model Izabel Goulart walks the runway during the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 9, 2011, in New York City.
2011
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Adam Levine of Maroon 5 performs with Model Anne V during the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 9, 2011, in New York City.
2011
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Kanye West (L) performs while model Izabel Goulart walks the runway during the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 9, 2011, in New York City.
2012
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Model Cara Delevingne walks the runway during the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 7, 2012, in New York City.
2012
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Singer Rihanna performs during the Victoria’s Secret 2012 Fashion Show on Nov. 7, 2012, in New York City.
2012
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Singer Justin Bieber and model Jessica Hart onstage during the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 7, 2012, in New York City.
2013
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Singer Taylor Swift performs and model Lily Aldridge walks the runway at the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 13, 2013, in New York City.
2013
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Model Sara Sampaio walks the runway at the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 13, 2013, in New York City.
2013
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Model Adriana Lima walks the runway at the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 13, 2013, in New York City.
2014
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Singer Ariana Grande performs onstage during the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre on Dec. 2, 2014, in London, England.
2014
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Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima walk the runway at the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show at Earls Court on Dec. 2, 2014, in London, England.
2015
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Model Kendall Jenner from California walks the runway during the 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 10, 2015, in New York City.
2015
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Model and new Victoria’s Secret Angel Taylor Hill from Illinois (L) and model Megan Puleri from Ohio (R) walk the runway while singer Selena Gomez performs during the 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 10, 2015, in New York City.
2016
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Elsa Hosk walks the runway during the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 30, 2016, in Paris, France.
2016
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(L-R) Leomie Anderson, Lais Oliveira, Lady Gaga, Cindy Bruna and Valery Kaufman pose backstage prior to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 30, 2016, in Paris, France.
2016
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Bella Hadid walks the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 30, 2016, in Paris, France.
2016
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Maria Borges walks the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 30, 2016, in Paris, France.
2016
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Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and The Weeknd walk the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 30, 2016, in Paris, France.
2016
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Irina Shayk walks the runway during the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 30, 2016, in Paris, France.
2017
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Victoria’s Secret models Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Elsa Hosk, Jasmine Tookes, Josephine Skriver, Lais Ribeiro, Lily Aldridge, Martha Hunt, Romee Strijd, Sara Sampaio, Stella Maxwell, Taylor Hill, Aiden Curtiss, Alanna Arrington, Alecia Morais, Alexina Graham, Amilna Estevao, Barbara Fialho, Bella Hadid, Blanca Padilla, Bruna Lirio, Cindy Bruna, Daniela Braga, Devon Windsor, Dilone Altagracia, Estelle Chen, Frida Aasen, Georgia Fowler, Gizele Oliveira, Grace Bol, Grace Elizabeth Harieth, Jourdana Phillips, Karlie Kloss, Kelly Gale, Lameka Fox, Leila Nda, Leomie Anderson, Liu Wen, Maggie Lane, Maria Borges, Megan Williams, Ming Xi, Nadine Leopold, Roosmarijn De Kok, Samile Bermannelli, Sanne Vloet, Sui He, Vanessa Moody, Victoria Lee, Xiao Wen, Xin Xie and Zuri Tibby pose backstage during 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show In Shanghai at Mercedes-Benz Arena on Nov. 20, 2017, in Shanghai, China.
2018
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Halsey performs on the runway during the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Pier 94 on Nov. 8, 2018, in New York City.
2018
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(L-R) Barbara Palvin, Yasmin Wijnaldum, Winnie Harlow, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Alexina Graham walk the runway during the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Pier 94 on Nov. 8, 2018, in New York City.
2018
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Gigi Hadid walks the runway during the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Pier 94 on Nov. 8, 2018, in New York City.
2024
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Bella Hadid walks the runway for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York City.
2024
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Ashley Graham walks the runway for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York City.
2024
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Tyra Banks walks the runway for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York City.
2024
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Lisa performs on the runway for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York City.
2025
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Karol G walks the runway for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 on Oct. 15, 2025, in New York City.
2025
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Barbara Palvin walks the runway for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 on Oct. 15, 2025, in New York City.
2025
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Angel Reese walks the runway for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 on Oct. 15, 2025, in New York City.