At Victoria’s Secret’s 2026 Fashion Show, an Old Stereotype of Sexy
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show featured a grand reveal about three-quarters into the event, following several standout performances and themed segments.
- Bella Hadid opened the show segment wearing a Seurat-inspired bejeweled bra, matching panties, and garden-like wings, setting a high-fashion tone.
- Megan Moroney performed in baby pink marabou wings during a section showcasing supermodels as flower fairies, alongside Tate McRae in crimson lingerie.
- The “Pink” section included models like Katseye and Trinity Rodman dressed as playful schoolgirls, accompanied by an unusual emphasis on puppy dog-themed accessories.
- The show’s themes reflected a shift in stereotyping young women, moving from traditional “sex kitten” imagery to a more playful “sex puppies” motif.
