By: Mel M
The lights were bright. The music was loud. The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Show didn’t just bring the glam. It also brought the representation we all craved. This year’s show was more than just glitter and feathers. It was a celebration of him shining angelsespecially those they represent Black and Brown beautygrace and strength.
There was something deeply moving about seeing models who looked like us. Their skin tones are rich and radiant. Their curls full and free. Their walks full of pride. It was more than a fad. It was confirmation.
The presence of black and brown models on the Victoria’s Secret runway has always felt like a major step forward. But this year, it felt purposeful, celebrated, and beautifully. Their appearances weren’t just sprinkles. They were central. They were celebrated.
From the moment the show opened, you could feel the energy shift. The lineup was inclusive and stunning, with models of color owning the runway with grace and fire. They were a joy to watch, not just because they looked amazing, but because they totally belonged there.
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For the black and brown women tuning in, this was personal. It felt like we were finally seeing a piece of ourselves on one of fashion’s biggest stages. It is no longer pushed to the sidelines or added as an afterthought. But it appears. It is highlighted. Famous.
She reminded us that beauty comes in every shade and that it’s not just okay to take up space, it’s necessary. These women weren’t just walking for themselves, but for every girl who ever wondered if enough was enough. For every curl, every stretch mark, every scar that never got love from magazines growing up.
These shining angels brought more than presence. They brought power. Their walks were loud. Their style honored their heritage. From textured hair that was styled and defined to makeup that enhanced and glowed against melanin-rich skin, everything felt like a celebration of identity, not an erasure of it.
No attempts were made to fit into a mold of beauty. Instead, the corridor was like a mirror of the world. A place where uniqueness was the standard and confidence came from being exactly who you are.
Honestly, everything. But mostly we loved the joy. Smiles that felt real. The pride he couldn’t contain. And the message that rang louder than any soundtrack, this one Black and brown beauty is not a trend. It is timeless. It is necessary. It takes your breath away.
We saw feathers that matched every skin tone. We saw lighting that celebrated rather than washed out. We saw models owning their rides unapologetically. And that made all the difference.
1. Abény Nhial
2. Angel Rees
3. Awar Odhiang
4. Paloma Elsesser
5. Precious Lee
6. Jasmine Tooke
7. Joan Smalls
8. Imaan Hammam
9. Quinn Blackwell
10. Marina Moioli
11. Valentina Kastro
12. Mekdalawit Mequanent
13. Paloma Elsesser
14. Ashlyn Erickson
15. Anok Yai
16. Devin Garcia
17. Blesnya Minher
18. Diane Sodre
19. Adut Akech
20. Adut Akech
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