Angel Reese is charting new territory. The WNBA star confirmed she will walk the runway at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15, becoming the first professional athlete to serve as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
Their Moment of Announcement
Reese made her announcement via Instagram, captioning it: “Stepping into a dream: From Angel to a Victoria Secret ANGEL … Wings on, heels ready… Catch me on the runway.”
Victoria’s Secret followed up with a video revealing her in a pink robe and feathered wings, confirming her debut in this year’s show.
In a conversation with People magazine, Reese said she “could not stop smiling” upon learning of her casting, calling it a “surreal and full-circle moment.”
Why It Matters
- By walking the runway, Reese bridges the worlds of sports and fashion. This isn’t just a modeling debut — it’s a symbolic evolution of how we see athletes and women.
- Her casting suggests Victoria’s Secret is consciously expanding its definition of “Angel,” embracing someone known for athletic excellence, grit, and influence in the public eye.
- For Reese, who has already made waves in the WNBA, this step is another form of storytelling — showing that identity is multi-dimensional, and she won’t be confined to any single narrative.
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What to Expect at the Show
Reese is joining a star-studded lineup that includes names like Adriana Lima, Anok Yai, Yumi Nu, Lily Aldridge, and Gigi Hadid.
The 2025 show is set to be broadcast globally, with performances by Missy Elliott, Karol G, Madison Beer, and K-pop group TWICE.
Reached for comment, Reese explained she’s preparing her walk like she would a basketball game. Confidence, she says, is universal in performance.
The Road Behind — & Ahead
Last year, Reese attended the Victoria’s Secret show as a spectator — a moment she says she “manifested” for her future.
Her journey is far from linear: a standout basketball career, a growing fashion presence, and now a platform that merges both.
Her new role as Victoria’s Secret Angel also marks a broader collaboration with the brand — one that may extend far beyond one night of runway.
