Game Changer: Angel Reese Becomes First Professional Athlete to Walk Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
In a moment that will be immortalized in both sports and fashion annals, Angel Reese didn’t just walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday night—she absolutely commanded it. The twenty-three-year-old WNBA sensation became the first professional athlete ever to grace the iconic runway, proving that athletic prowess and high-fashion glamour aren’t mutually exclusive, but rather, gloriously complementary.
“Stepping into a dream … I’m finally getting my wings,” the Chicago Sky forward teased on Instagram last week, sending her followers into a frenzy of anticipation. And darlings, she wasn’t exaggerating. When those lights dimmed and Reese emerged onto that legendary pink runway, it became abundantly clear we were witnessing something genuinely revolutionary.
Standing at a commanding six-foot-three—and that’s before the silver stiletto heels—Reese transformed into the evening’s tallest angel, her statuesque frame draped in the most exquisite lacy lingerie set adorned with delicate pink blossoms. The pièce de résistance? A voluminous pink tulle shawl cascading with floral embellishments that seemed to float behind her with each confident stride. It was poetry in motion, athletic grace meeting couture elegance.
But here’s what truly separates the amateurs from the icons: Reese didn’t treat this as a novelty appearance. She prepared with the dedication of a champion. “I hired a modeling coach to perfect my walk,” she revealed backstage, her commitment evident in every meticulously practiced step. “I walk, sleep, hoop. And I hoop, sleep, walk.” That’s the mentality of someone who refuses to do anything halfway.
Her second look proved she was just warming up. Returning to the runway in another lacy pink ensemble paired with a cutout baby doll tee that artfully revealed her coordinating bra, Reese carried those glittering angel wings with the same confidence she displays executing game-winning plays. The dramatic finale featured those breathtaking lacy white wings—a vision of ethereal beauty that had the audience collectively holding their breath.
At the runway’s end, she didn’t simply turn and retreat. In true supermodel fashion, she struck several dynamic poses, owning the moment with the same fearlessness she brings to the court. It was masterclass in versatility, proof that excellence transcends industry boundaries.
“It was destined for me,” Reese confided before the show, surrounded by veteran models and fashion luminaries. “This is already for me. I’m so happy to be sitting in this room with so many amazing models and women. The team that put this all together has been amazing. I’m so excited.”
That excitement translated into pure magic on the runway. Joining Victoria’s Secret’s prestigious “Wings Reveal” lineup in New York, Reese has expanded the definition of what an angel can be. She’s not just breaking barriers—she’s shattering them while looking absolutely spectacular in lace and feathers.
