Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Returns After 6-Year Hiatus

The Victoria's Secret fashion show returned on October 15, 2024, in New York City after a six-year pause, streaming exclusively on Prime Video. The event, once a cultural phenomenon in the 2000s, had been suspended due to declining viewership and growing criticism over lack of body diversity. The 2024 edition featured supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid, singer Cher as a performer, and included curvy model Ashley Graham and transgender model Alex Consani, signaling a shift toward inclusivity. However, the show largely retains its signature aesthetic of lingerie-clad 'angels' with wings, sparking renewed debate about body image and exclusivity. The brand aims to revive its market appeal after financial struggles, now offering extended sizes. The article questions whether the comeback was necessary, noting that while the spectacle has returned, the lavish stage production of past years is scaled back.