AT A GLANCE
- Angel Reese becomes the first professional athlete to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
- The Chicago Sky forward says the experience feels like “destiny.”
- The 2025 show marks the brand’s first athlete-model collaboration.
- The event will stream live on Prime Video on October 15.
Victoria’s Secret Is Taking Their Iconic Fashion Show to New Heights With Angel Reese Walking the 2025 Runway
WNBA star Angel Reese is officially trading her sneakers for stilettos. Victoria’s Secret announced that the Chicago Sky forward will walk in the 2025 fashion show—making her the first professional athlete ever to join the brand’s iconic runway.
“It’s such an honor to be part of such an immensely powerful moment that celebrates women and how multifaceted we are,” Reese told People magazine. “I know the energy and excitement will be unmatched—I’m ready for it!”
From Courtside to Catwalk
Reese called the news “surreal and full-circle,” revealing she attended last year’s show as a fan, manifesting this very moment. “Just last year I was in the audience, completely inspired by all the powerful women walking down the runway,” she said. “Now I get to return as an Angel.”
Victoria’s Secret celebrated the milestone with a stunning photoshoot announcing Reese’s debut. The athlete-turned-model shared her excitement on Instagram: “Stepping into a dream: From Angel to a Victoria’s Secret ANGEL. I’m finally getting my wings 🪽.”
Training for the Runway
Reese says preparing for the show feels similar to gearing up for game day. “It’s not that different from training and practicing for a game—it’s all about confidence!” she said. Balancing her WNBA workouts with runway prep, she joked about swapping her Angel Reese 1s for high heels.
Her appearance also follows a recent fashion collaboration with Juicy Couture, proving her influence extends well beyond the basketball court.
A New Era for Representation
Reese hopes her walk inspires other women and girls to see themselves as limitless. “I hope I can remind them that we can dominate in our field but also chase our goals outside of it,” she said. “For me, that’s walking fashion and entertainment’s most iconic runway.”
Fans can watch her historic strut when the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airs October 15 on Prime Video.
