The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show used to be one of the biggest fashion events of the year. Sandwiched somewhere between the Met Gala and the resort season. In fact, much like the Met Gala, in its later years, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show became more about crazy getups. That's especially true when it comes to the wings. The lingerie giant actually outfitted models with wings even back in the early aughts (the show started in 1995). But as the years went on, the wings became more elaborate and frequently gaudy. Frankly, we don't know how participants were able to walk down the runway with those things strapped to their backs.
As much of a spectacle as the show came to be, it was its lack of body and gender diversity that caused its cancellation. The brand's former marketing chief Ed Rezak actually told Vogue that transgender and plus-size models didn't belong on the label's runway. The brand's sales also struggled due to increased competition with lingerie brands built around an inclusive model. In a slightly surprising move, Victoria's Secret just announced that the fashion show will make a comeback. Complete with "the glamour, runway, wings, musical entertainment and more." The question remains, however, will viewers actually tune in? There's no word yet on when, where and exactly how, but it's making us reminisce about all of the over-the-top looks from years past.
