Adriana Lima's legendary lingerie moment proves she is the ultimate VS Angel


Supermodel Adriana first became a Victoria's Secret model in 1999, at the age of 18 and is the longest-running Angel


Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima walks the runway in 2013 for the world's most celebrated fashion show.© CBS via Getty Images
Laura Sutcliffe
Laura SutcliffeFashion and Beauty News Editor
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It's almost time for the iconic Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026, and we can't wait to see the extravagant display of dazzling lingerie and the appearance of those famous wings.

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is back for good after a five-year-long hiatus which ended in 2024. One of the most famous fashion shows of all time, at its peak, 10 million viewers tuned in to see Karlie Kloss make her debut, and Kanye West, Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj perform.

driana Lima, Adriana Lima, Joan Smalls, Bella Hadid, Doutzen Kroes, Jasmine Tookes, Alex Consani, Gigi Hadid and Alessandra Ambrosio walk the runway for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show © Getty Images for Victoria's Secr
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026 will air on 18 October

The original Victoria's Secret Angels commanded such attention in their myriad of daring pieces, and none is more well-known than Adriana Lima. Becoming an angel helped catapult the Brazilian bombshell to international fame, and she is now one of the most recognised models in the world. 

Adriana Lima prepares backstage for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2025 on October 15, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret)© Getty Images for Victoria's Secr
Adriana Lima began her career with Victoria's Secret in 1999

The longest-running VS Angel, she modelled for the brand from 1999 until 2018, when she retired her wings. The mother of three then went on to host and executive produce the reality show American Beauty Stars and appeared on How I Met Your Mother, The Crazy Ones, and Ugly Betty. 

Adriana Lima wore a burgundy VS set in 2003© KMazur
Adriana Lima wore a burgundy VS set in 2003

When it comes to wearing lingerie, Adriana had so many incredible moments, but one of her most memorable was in 2003, at the ninth VS Fashion Show. 

The star delighted onlookers with her burgundy-hued lingerie, which featured a sparkly pair of low-rise knickers and a matching push-up bra. The pièce de résistance was her classic feathered white wings and sky-high champagne-toned high heels.

Adriana Lima walks the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the 69th Regiment Armory November 13, 2003 in New York City. The fashion show will air November 19, 2003 on CBS. © Getty Images
Adriana walked the runway in style, wowing in the Victoria's Secret iconic wings and strappy high heels

Adriana's life after Victoria's Secret

The model celebrated her 45th birthday in June. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband Andre Lemmers, 44, and her three children: daughters Valentina, 16, and Sienna, 13 – who she shares with her ex-husband Marko Jaric – and son Cyan, three, whom she shares with Andre.

Andre Lemmers and Adriana Lima are raising a blended family© Alberto Rodriguez/GA
Andre Lemmers and Adriana Lima are raising a blended family

Where can I watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026?

Taking place on Sunday, 18 October, 2026, the show can be streamed for free through the brand’s official digital platforms, including the Victoria’s Secret YouTube channel, the brand's official Instagram and TikTok, although YouTube is the main streaming destination for 2026, easy to check in through devices.

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