Published: October 19, 2026 Last Updated 5 hours ago by Esther Ejoh
Bella Hadid opened the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, reaffirming her status as a leading figure in the fashion industry.
Shortly after her 30th birthday, Hadid returned to the event and presented a striking look that combined ethereal elements with contemporary lingerie design.
The show took place on October 18, 2026, at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Los Angeles, marking its first return to the city in 19 years and representing a significant moment in Victoria’s Secret’s renewed showcase.
Following her birthday, Hadid opened the show in a spring-inspired ensemble that reflected her bohemian, nature-focused aesthetic as the founder of Orebella.
Her opening look featured a green bra with colorful beaded flower appliqués, paired with a sheer lime-green miniskirt, matching thong, and peep-toe heels for a cohesive, luminous effect.
The standout element was the wings, designed as twisting green vines covered in beaded floral details, creating a lush and intricate springtime effect.
Her beauty look enhanced the ethereal theme, with soft waves in her blonde hair and bronze makeup that gave her a radiant, sun-kissed appearance.
The ensemble reflected Hadid’s affinity for natural elements and free-spirited style, while honoring the dramatic tradition of Victoria’s Secret Angels.
Photo: Getty Images Later in the show, Hadid made a second appearance, embracing a more traditional Angel aesthetic.
She wore a sheer white dress over a matching lace lingerie set with metallic silver accents at the neckline. Large white angel wings completed the look, providing a striking contrast to her earlier floral ensemble.
The quick change showcased both the production’s technical expertise and Hadid’s versatility on the runway.
This appearance reinforced Hadid’s ongoing partnership with the brand since its return. She debuted at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Paris in 2016 and returned in 2024 and 2025 in New York.
In 2025, she wore a cherry-red silk lingerie set with a cape, then changed into a silver tassel ensemble with oversized white wings.
Her 2026 opening further established her as a leading representative of the Angels, demonstrating both creative vision and classic appeal.
Under creative director Adam Selman, the 2026 show adopted a seasonal narrative, guiding viewers through the year’s progression.
Photo: Getty Images Hadid’s floral look introduced the spring segment, followed by summer, fall, and winter designs.
The show featured both veteran Angels and new talent, including Gigi Hadid, who wore a bubblegum-pink set with a flower-covered cape and later a white minidress with puffy angel wings.
Other notable models included Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Anok Yai, Alex Consani, Ashley Graham, and Barbara Palvin, who returned soon after the birth of her first child.
The event also featured notable entertainment beyond the runway.
Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae, KATSEYE, and Megan Moroney delivered high-energy performances between segments.
A major highlight was Kylie Jenner’s Victoria’s Secret runway debut in a record-setting Fantasy Bra, reviving one of the brand’s signature traditions. Front-row guests such as Nicole Kidman contributed to the evening’s glamour.
Photo: Getty Images Returning to Los Angeles for the first time in nearly two decades, the 2026 show represented a milestone for the brand as it continues to modernize while maintaining the fantasy that defines the Fashion Show.
Selman has emphasized balancing nostalgia with contemporary energy, a vision reflected in the seasonal structure and the combination of established and new Angels.
Bella Hadid’s opening walk emerged as one of the evening’s most memorable moments.
Her flower-covered vine wings and vibrant green lingerie created an iconic look that celebrated both nature and the classic Angel silhouette. Together with her second, all-white appearance, she presented two distinct yet complementary interpretations of beauty and strength.
For long-time followers, the 2026 show reaffirmed Hadid’s lasting appeal.
She continues to evolve, celebrating milestones such as her 30th birthday while returning to one of fashion’s most prominent stages with confidence and creativity.
Whether in beaded florals or classic white wings, Bella Hadid remains a defining Victoria’s Secret Angel, and her latest appearance further strengthens that legacy.
Photo: Getty Images
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Esther Ejoh is a Fashion Editor at Fashion Police Nigeria, where she writes all things fashion, beauty, and celebrity style, with a sharp eye and an even sharper pen. She’s the girl who’ll break down a Met Gala look one minute, rave about a Nigerian beauty brand the next, and still find time to binge a movie or get lost in a novel. Style, storytelling, and self-care? That’s her holy trinity.
