On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show came back for its second year after not having a show from 2019-2023 and making a comeback debut in 2024.
This year’s show featured former and current models, actresses and, for the first time ever, a professional athlete.
Angel Reese was given the honor of being asked to be the first pro athlete to be featured in the show. The 23-year-old WNBA player was seen in two pretty-in-pink outfits. The second look featured a stunning set of bombshell silver and white wings that did her name justice.
Reese’s confident presence on the runway quickly picked up attention online, with fans everywhere praising her adaptability and poise.
She was featured along with Bella and Gigi Hadid and Victoria’s Secret superstar Adriana Lima, in a star-studded lineup that also featured transgender, pregnant and plus-size models. The diverse cast reflects the brand’s revamped vision for its annual display after the viewership dropped significantly due to the lack of such diversity.
Many fans applauded Victoria’s Secret for stepping towards inclusivity, with Angel Reese’s participation marking a new chapter for representation in both fashion and sports.
In an interview with People magazine Reese stated, “I’m ready to swap my Angel Reese 1s for heels on Wednesday night!”
She attended the 2024 show in the audience, and she also shared her reaction to finding out she would be featured in the 2025 show.
“It’s such a surreal and full circle moment — just last year I was in the audience manifesting being on that runway,” Reese said.
She hopes that she will inspire women and girls all around the world that they can dominate in their career and also chase their dreams. She compared her training for the show to her basketball practices and shared that “They aren’t that different” as she has been training for both for weeks.
Her second season with the Chicago Sky wrapped up on Sept. 13 after a 91-86 loss to the New York Liberty. The team went 10-34 in their 2025 season.
Angel Reese averaged 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game in her second season, which is an improvement compared to her rookie season where she averaged 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. Her growth both on and off the court has placed her as one of the most influential athletes in women’s basketball today.
Reese has also been featured in the WNBA All-Star Game in both seasons, where she is no stranger to putting on a show. During her rookie year all-star game, she recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds along with a steal and a block all within just 18 minutes of action in a 117-109 victory, becoming the first ever rookie to record a double-double in WNBA All-Star game history.
Her second season as an all-star she tallied six point, nine rebounds, two assists and a steal in 17 minutes of playing time for Team Collier in a 151-131 over Team Clark.
Reese will now step back into practice and get back on her grind as she prepares for her third season with the Chicago Sky and the team gets ready to host the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game.
After her showing for Victoria’s Secret, Reese has made impacts on the court and on the runway. Her moment on the runway wasn’t just an achievement for her, but for the industry, as it was a statement that challenged the traditional fashion show norms.
Her confidence on the runway and athletic figure provided a refreshing contrast from the typical model image, expanding what beauty and femininity can look like on the runway.
As fashion continues to turn toward authenticity and representation, Reese’s presence set a new tone, one where high fashion and athleticism aren’t worlds apart, but a powerful combination.
Between basketball and now her runway debut, Angel Reese continues to prove to the world that there’s no limit to what women in sports can achieve.