Ever since New York Fashion Week ended back in October, the runway buzz has been receding and the fashion world: occupied in one long, mournful sigh. But this week, the 20th anniversary of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is out to set the catwalk aglow once more, with the addition of thirteen new models. Here’s an inside look on all the VS rookies you’ll catch this Tuesday night:
Bridget Malcom

Leila Nda
Amazonian-tall and effortlessly poised, she is a powerful new force in high fashion. At 25 years old, the Belgian transplant intrigues designers with her unique runway look; a rich air that speaks to her time as a Burundian war refugee. It’s the flawless skin; its the depth in her eyes; it’s the large, Tyra Banks forehead that has the industry falling head over heels in love with the Nda.
Leomie Anderson
Leomie Anderson is the new double threat, as smoldering super model meets adorably, chirpy English accent. As a model and avid lifestyle vlogger, Anderson lives and breathes fashion, enchanting both live and digital audiences, alike with her down to earth charm (see: Anderson twerking pre show in high heels).
Megan Puleri
After one, remarkably opportune encounter with VS’s Chief Marketing Officer a few years back, this fresh-faced, girl-from-next-door was on her way to the Angel catwalk. At just eighteen years old, the Ohio native has also bagged a contract with elite agency, IMG Models. Look out for the leggy, Cinderella story as she makes her Angel debut.
Pauline Hoarau

Sanne Vloet
Her outlandishly, long legs made her the style icon of the season, gracing over 25 catwalks and counting. Vloet is the pouty Nederlander, whose time on “Holland’s Got Talent”, catapulted her to modeling stardom. Among other things, the former acrobat is a passionate fan of deep house music as well as Mumford and Sons.Valery Kaufman
Fall in love with 20 year old, Russian model, Valery Kaufman; the lusty, swollen lipped girl, whose impassioned walk finds its way off the runway amidst feminist protests. Her friends know her as “Little Michael”, the devoted Michael Jackson fan who’s known to get lost in Andy Warhol's NYC art galleries. A rousing spokeswoman for self confidence, and a spirited bedroom dancer, she is all at once the galvanizing, romantic.Gigi Hadid
As the most currently sought after model in the industry, as well as, one of six girls in T. Swift's “Girl Gang", the name is all too familiar these days. And for good reason. The Hollywood socialite slash model, despite her massive following, is entirely demure. Just two years ago, at seventeen, the bourgeoning, blonde, bombshell left the world of high school volleyball and horseback riding for modeling. After experiencing immense criticism concerning her fashion week body, the model took to Instagram to address the social ill of body shaming. She carries with her a message of body positivity that gives the runway and the world alike, a new standard to uphold. Gigi Hadid is the unmissable, All-American girl every friend group wants.
Kendall Jenner
Like best friend and fellow model, Gigi, she is the magnetic reality star turned model on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Apart from her immediate family, Kendall belongs among a supermodel sisterhood, reminiscent of the beloved, 90s' “Big Six”. A minimalist and chic approach to style serves as an honest foreword to the laid-back, Jenner: an utterly, cool girl.
Rachel Hilbert
It’s love at first dimple with the adorably, cheeky Hilbert who upgrades from VS Pink to the Angel big leagues in this year’s show. Originally from Webster, New York, the former competitive skier shedded her snow gear at fifteen, when she first auditioned for the company. The platinum-haired sweetheart landed the coveted job right after graduating high school with the support of her mom/best friend. Endearingly kissy-faced, Hilbert’s the new showstopper.Flavia Lucina
This sultry, Brazilian beauty joins the ranks of fellow countrymen and Angel veterans, Lima and Ambrosio in her VS debut. Following in their footsteps, Lucini commands the runway with her stunningly, high cheekbones and feminine curves. The model, a self described, "visual thinker” is passionate about the creation of art; a feeling that translates seamlessly in her runway walk.
Bruna Lirio
Where to start with Brazillian model, Bruna Lirio… The green-eyed, 20 year old is a dusky, exotic plot twist on the runway. A boxing enthusiast and health junkie, Lirio knows that strong is the new skinny. Off duty, she’s probably in the kitchen of her Miami home, cooking her favorite national dish, feijoada, or kicking off an impromptu samba dance party with friends and family.
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