Fans slammed the presentation of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show held in New York City on Tuesday, the first time the show has been held since 2018.
The evening show also marked the first walk down the Victoria’s Secret runway for Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio, who was the first transgender model to represent the brand in 2019.
In addition to Sampaio, transgender model Alex Consani was also walking on the runway as the stalwart brand expands on its efforts to be more inclusive.
Cher served as the night’s headline performer along with Blackpink alum Lisa and rising star Tyla — marking the show’s first-ever, all-woman musical lineup.
A number of early reactions on X/Twitter indicated that changes made to the show were not well-received, with specific criticisms coming toward the toned-down production values and striving toward satisfying contemporary social standards.
Fans slammed the presentation of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show held in New York City on Tuesday, the first time the show has been held since 2018. (L-R) Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and Vittoria Ceretti seen during Tuesday’s festivities in NYC
Tuesday evening’s show also marked the first walk down the Victoria’s Secret runway for Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio, who is transgender
‘Victoria’s Secret came back with the most boring show ever,’ said one user, while another added, ‘the Victoria’s Secret show looks so modern and boring now, I’m disappointed.’
One user said: ‘Victoria Secret has yet to listen to our public demands. This is not the show we wanted. Everyone’s hair is flat, no extremely tall models, the entire production is different.’
Another said, ‘Victoria Secret really said go woke, go broke.’
‘The new Victoria’s secret fashion show feels so SOULLESS omg… and like why are they playing fake crowd cheering sounds? where’s the iconic runway???’, said another.
‘This was cute but it wasn’t enough… we need to bring back the glitter runway, more lively performances!’, another user said.
‘What happened to the dedicated sets per look, close up of the looks, backstage chaos let’s get back to our roots #VSFashionShow2024! The inclusion was okay but I guess…
‘The OGs chewed a lot the new girls, we were missing plots like who was new [Angels], who were the old, why should we fall in love with them?.. etc. A lot of no personality haute couture walking this is #VSFashionShow2024 where are the smiles, kisses and waves?!’
Sampaio’s walk down the runway marked the first-ever time a trans model has walked in the retailer’s annual show
Transgender model Alex Consani was also walking on the runway Tuesday
Airing live on Amazon’s Prime Video, the iconic runway show was held at the Victoria’s Secret flagship store in New York City after a six-year hiatus.
It comes three years after the lingerie brand’s controversial body-positive rebrand in 2021.
Victoria’s Secret’s iconic Angels were replaced by ‘ambᴀssadors’ like soccer star Megan Rapinoe and the company axed its longtime CEO in wake of falling sales and a bombshell expose that accused the company of misogyny, Sєxual harᴀssment and bullying.
Gigi pictured on the runway in front of a message that read ‘Welcome back’
Gigi Hadid seen walking the runway at Tuesday’s fashion show in the Big Apple
Tyra Banks had a celebratory moment as she walked the runway for the company’s comeback
The America’s Next Top Model personality led the way as dozens of models were seen in the background