The angels may have returned, but some stars definitely fell from fashion grace. The long-awaited Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 made a glittering comeback on Wednesday night in New York City. The excitement was sky-high, the performances were electric, and the red carpet? A total circus of fashion extremes.
After six long years off the runway, the iconic show reopened at the brand’s Fifth Avenue flagship store. It drew supermodels, pop divas, influencers, and Hollywood elite to celebrate. The night was full of glamour — and a few unforgettable outfit disasters.
The Big Comeback That Sparkled… and Shocked
It all kicked off at 7 p.m. sharp, and the buzz was impossible to ignore. Inside, big names like Karol G, Missy Elliott, and Madison Beer performed powerfully. K-pop powerhouse Twice also set the stage on fire. Meanwhile, the runway glittered with the likes of Adriana Lima, Irina Shayk, Emily Ratajkowski, and Alessandra Ambrosio. They strutted in breathtaking lingerie sets. Their presence screamed confidence and nostalgia.
But before the show even began, the real drama unfolded outside. Cameras flashed. Sequins shimmered. And fashion lovers everywhere braced themselves for what can only be described as a red carpet rollercoaster.
Glitter, Lace, and Too Much Skin
Nearly naked looks dominated the carpet this year, blurring the line between daring and disaster. Emira D’Spain grabbed instant attention — but not the good kind. Her ensemble, dripping with silver chains, feathers, and lace embellishments, looked more like a costume than couture. It was bold, yes, but chaotic from head to toe.
Next came Hannah Godwin, who decided to skip the bra entirely. Her sheer lavender gown left little to the imagination. Her last-minute attempt to cover herself with her arm only drew more attention. A matching feather boa didn’t help. It made her look like she had stepped out of a retro cabaret. It was not fitting for a fashion event.
See-Through Shockers and Fashion Fumbles
Tennis pro Ayan Broomfield had her own “what was she thinking?” moment. She arrived wearing a transparent black mini dress. There was nothing underneath but a hanging chain detail. It barely covered her assets. It was bold, but the execution just didn’t land.
Then there was Jordyn Woods, who went for wild over glam. Her bright yellow leopard-print jacket was loud, flashy, and hard to miss — but not in a flattering way. The color, the pattern, the oversized cut — it all screamed confusion rather than confidence.
And if anyone thought YouTuber Eva Gutowski would save the night with her influencer charm, they were wrong. She wore a white crop top and matching pants. This outfit could have worked — until you noticed the strange breast cut-outs. An awkward headpiece seemed straight from a failed sci-fi movie.
“Some outfits just try too hard,” one onlooker said. “This red carpet had a few that forgot the difference between fashion and costume.”
When Too Much Becomes Too Much
Actress Dascha Polanco embraced the see-through trend too — maybe a bit too much. She arrived in a sheer black bodysuit. It was paired with a thin skirt. A trench coat barely pulled the look together. The small strip of fabric across her chest looked improvised, like a last-minute fix gone wrong.
Chloë Sevigny also took a tumble down the fashion rabbit hole. Her baby-pink gown was a ruffled explosion of fabric that swallowed her frame. The dramatic neckpiece added chaos to an already confusing outfit. It turned what could’ve been a statement piece into a sartorial meltdown.
Meanwhile, Amy Sedaris showed up in two shades of pink that clashed so badly they could’ve started an argument. Her bubblegum top and pale tiered skirt looked like they came from two different worlds. It seemed as if they came from at least two different dressing rooms.
When Style Turns Into a Costume
Jodie Turner-Smith left everyone puzzled. Her strange ensemble looked more like a designer’s unfinished project than a red carpet gown. “It’s giving shower curtain,” one fan commented online, and that about summed it up.
Jessica Wang is an influencer known for her fashion-forward choices. However, she missed the mark with a halter green dress. It was full of dangling tassels that refused to behave. Every step she took seemed to swing them in all directions, and not even her confidence could save the look.
TV star Ciara Miller closed out the parade of questionable choices. Her oddly shaped skirt and bra top barely covered her chest. The crowd wondered if a wardrobe malfunction was just seconds away.
A Night of Angels and Awkward Outfits
The Victoria’s Secret angels reminded the world why the show became legendary. Meanwhile, the red carpet told a different story. It was one filled with over-the-top risks and fashion fumbles.
There were plenty of hits, of course. There were shimmering gowns and classic black dresses. There were sleek silhouettes that turned heads for the right reasons. But the flops stood out even more.
Top Offenders of the Night:
- Emira D’Spain – for a lace-and-feather overload
- Hannah Godwin – for the see-through gown gone wrong
- Ayan Broomfield – for the barely-there black mini dress
- Jordyn Woods – for her loud yellow leopard-print jacket
- Eva Gutowski – for her confusing cut-out top
- Chloë Sevigny – for drowning in pink ruffles
- Dascha Polanco – for her almost-naked trench coat look
- Jodie Turner-Smith – for her “shower curtain” dress
- Jessica Wang – for her chaotic green tassels
- Ciara Miller – for the too-small two-piece set
Red Carpet Lessons in Fashion and Fearlessness
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 delivered what it promised. It brought drama, daring fashion, and plenty of conversation. It’s the kind of night that reminds everyone about style. Confidence is key, but balance is everything.
As one attendee put it,
“You can be bold, you can be sexy, but there’s a fine line between show-stopping and shocking.”
In the end, the models conquered the runway. The performers rocked the stage. And the red carpet? It gave everyone something to talk about — for better or worse.
The night celebrated beauty. It also proved that even the brightest stars can have their fashion wings clipped.
