As the 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is coming up and the entire internet giggling with excitement about it for the next week, it’s the perfect time to talk about the angels that roam this Earth.
From its humble start in New York City’s Plaza Hotel in 1995, to its now-glamorous extravaganza of a show, Victoria’s Secret has never disappointed.
But with every year passing, the show gets noticeably different. Each year, the show resembles more of a parade rather than a “fashion show”; the outfits, while gorgeous and masterfully done, are not lingerie anymore.
Times are changing and the show does what it is supposed to do -- attract watchers and consumers. Victoria's Secret is not just a brand but a household name, and I would expect nothing less from the show. It will go all out.
While I love all the new girls strutting down the runway in recent years, like Candice Swanoepol, Behati Prinsloo, Lilly Aldridge, and so on, nothing will ever top the original angels of the runway.
Maybe it’s me, but I live for the classic, simple, and ultra sexy Victoria's Secret Fashion Show that I remember admiring. There is something so nostalgic and timeless about the '90s bombshells dominating the runway.
Some of the most iconic looks and models have included:
Stephanie Seymour (1999)
Karen Mulder (1998)
Naomi Campbell (1997)
Helena Christensen (1995)
Tyra Banks (1998)
Claudia Schiffer (1997)
Laetitia Casta (1998)
Bridget Hall (1998)
Gisele Bundchen (1999)
Heidi Klum (1997)
Daniela Pestova (1998)
Frederique van der Wal (1997)
The shows in the last decade have been super extravagant, heavily advertised, and social media-filled, especially with the branding of models and looking at the original angels, they prove that simplicity is key.
The original angels are now fading from the spotlight and have long retired their wings, but they paved a way for future angels today and helped create an iconic image of an Victoria's Secret Angel.
Victoria's Secret will be airing its annual fashion show this Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 10/9 C on CBS!
Happy 20 years, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show!
