Angel Reese, forward for the Chicago Sky, made history by becoming the first professional athlete to walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway. The 2025 event, held in New York, featured Reese during the “Wings Reveal” segment, where she appeared in a pink floral lingerie set decorated with lace and paired with bright white angel wings. The moment marked a powerful crossover between the worlds of sports and fashion.
From Basketball Court to Catwalk
Reese called the experience “destined,” saying she was honored to walk among iconic models. “It was meant for me. I’m so happy to share the stage with amazing women,” she said. The athlete revealed she trained with a modeling coach to perfect her runway walk while balancing her basketball career. “I walk, sleep, hoop — and I hoop, sleep, walk,” she joked, describing her new routine.
A Symbol of Strength and Style
Standing 6-foot-3, Reese brought unmatched presence to the stage. Her pink floral lingerie and lace detailing reflected feminine power, while her large white wings symbolized breaking boundaries. She walked confidently to the beat of Lumidee’s “Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh),” blending athletic confidence with graceful fashion energy. The moment solidified Reese’s place in history as the first pro athlete to wear the brand’s iconic wings.
A Star-Filled Celebration of Fashion
The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was streamed globally across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Prime Video. Alongside Reese’s historic debut were performances by Madison Beer, Karol G, and K-pop group TWICE. The return of the runway event celebrated diversity, inclusion, and empowerment, showing that beauty and strength can coexist on the same stage.
