Victoria’s Secret 2026: L.A. Return, Live YouTube Premiere, Fantasy Bra Revival

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is making a highly anticipated return in 2026, this time moving to Los Angeles for the first time in years ^[1]. The event will air live on the brand’s YouTube channel, marking the first time since 2018 that the show will be streamed in real time. The pink carpet kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on October 18, with the main runway show beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by a TikTok Live after-party starting at 8:45 p.m. ET.

For the first time, select AMC theaters in several states will also screen the show, offering exclusive merch and immersive experiences ^[1]. The 2026 lineup features a mix of longtime favorites and fresh faces. Returning supermodels include Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima, Joan Smalls, and Candice Swanepoel. Newcomers include Barbara Palvin, who will walk just six weeks after giving birth, and Alessandra Ambrosio, celebrating her 20th appearance on the Victoria’s Secret runway.

Other returning names include Amelia Gray Hamlin, Anok Yai, Ashley Graham, Abby Champion, Paloma Elsesser, and Alex Consani ^[1]. The show will also feature four major musical performances from Katseye, Megan Moroney, Megan Thee Stallion, and Tate McRae.

This year’s standout moment: the return of the Fantasy Bra after a hiatus since 2018. Crafted by famed jeweler Jacob Arabo of Jacob & Co., the bra was designed with a custom “Angel-cut” diamond. According to Jacob Arabo, the piece was intended to be the most expensive Fantasy Bra ever made, though this claim has not been independently confirmed ^[1]. The model who will wear it remains a surprise, with past wearers including Elsa Hosk, Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, Miranda Kerr, and Gisele Bündchen. The story was first reported by New York Post.