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Focusing on the diversity of bodies and the mix of generations, the Game Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show he made his triumphant return this Tuesday (15) in a space for events New York. It was the first fashion show after a six-year break for the lingerie brand, which made history with its “angels” – the models who exceeded standards by parading smiley and sensual -, many of them Brazilian.
Singer Lisa, from the Korean band Blackpink, performed the opening show, and dancers in G-strings danced a la Anitta. Then, top model Gigi Hadid, 29, opened the catwalk wearing giant pink wings and a matching silk baby doll. The first part of the fashion show, performed by South African singer Tyla, featured pastel colors, lots of white, silk and feathers.
He was the first Brazilian to step on the catwalk Adriana Limaone of the traditional angels of the brand. She wore black lingerie with ties and a second skin, decorated with plastic wings with a doridescent effect. Adriana, 43, made five entries, each with great looks and the same energy as twenty years ago.
The presence of the classic angels was one of the highlights of the show. Alessandra Ambrosio, 43, wore a glittery ensemble with padded wings. And, to applause from the audience, Isabeli Fontana, 41, stepped into a gold metallic cape. Brazilians were part of the golden age of angels, which also included Ana Beatriz Barros and Gisele Bundchen.
Kate Moss, 50, wore a black and lace look to the tune of “I Love Rock’n’Roll” – her daughter, Lila Grace Moss, 22, made her debut for the brand wearing pink wings. Other traditional Angels in attendance were Candice Swanepoel, 35, Irina Shayk, 38, Behati Prinsloo, 36, and Doutzen Kroes, 39.
Newcomers include plus-size model Devin Garcia, 23, and Brazilian Valentina Sampaio, also 23, the first trans woman to model for the brand. Former First Lady of France Carla Bruni, 56, was also present at the show as she made her catwalk debut for the brand.
The parade lasted about 40 minutes and ended with Cherwho sang his classic “Creidim”, among other songs. Tyra Banks, 50, closed the catwalk wearing a sparkling leotard and a black Cape.
Angel forever
In her ninth Victoria’s Secret fashion show, Isabeli Fontana, in a backstage interview, said she was excited to return to the catwalk: “I’m very anxious and excited. It’s always fun,” said the Brazilian. She also revealed that she had an angel wing tattoo on the back of her neck, in honor of the brand.
“I was always upset that I never paraded with wings. I only wore wings in my eighth parade. That’s why I got one tattoo on the back of my neck, to mark that I’m always an angel,” a she said.
Tyra Banks, 50, made the reporter laugh when she said her most memorable moment with the brand was when she quit. “Not because I stopped working, but because my farewell parade was so incredible and special,” he explained.