Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen, and Naomi Campbell are all successful supermodels whose careers have lasted the test of time. Another thing they have in common is that they both started their modeling careers by walking Victoria’s Secret catwalk. They aren’t the only models that earned their start at the brand’s annual presentation by sporting the iconic set of wings. Stars like Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Miranda Kerr all wore festive costumes on Victoria’s Secret runway before they became famous. We took a look back at what models used to look like when they were just starting out compared to the ultra-glam stars they are today to honor the remarkable women whose star power continued to shine after they hung up their wings.
The Angels Of Victoria’s Secret: See How Much They’ve Changed
Naomi Campbell Then
Naomi Elaine Campbell is a British model, actress, singer, and businesswoman who was born on May 22, 1970. She began her modeling career at the age of 15 and has since established herself as one of the most well-known and sought-after models of the last four decades. Campbell was one of six models from her generation who were dubbed “supermodels” by the fashion industry and the press.
Naomi Campbell Then
Naomi Campbell Now
In the image, you could see Naomi Campbell wearing an amazing pinkish-red dress in Atelier Versace at the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala. With her looks, there’s certainly no question as to why she’s one of the most amazing supermodels there is!
Naomi Campbell Now
Gisele Bündchen Then
Gisele Caroline Bündchen is a Brazilian model, activist, and businesswoman who was born on July 20, 1980. Bündchen has been one of the highest-paid models in the world since 2001. She was the 16th richest woman in the entertainment sector in 2007, and she topped Forbes’ list of top-earning models in 2012. Forbes ranked Bündchen as the 89th most powerful woman in the world in 2014. She’s also credited for ending the heroin chic era of modeling.
Gisele Bündchen Then
Gisele Bündchen Now
There’s no doubt that Gisele’s career is very successful, and a lot of people hold her in high regard! In fact, in February 2012, Vogue Italia dubbed Bündchen the “King Midas of fashion,” claiming that companies that invest in her get the benefits of her representation.
Gisele Bündchen Now
Adriana Lima Then
Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model and actress who rose to prominence as a Victoria’s Secret Angel between 1999 and 2018. In 2017, she was named “the most valuable Victoria’s Secret Angel” after being the longest-running model. She is well renowned for her Super Bowl and Kia Motors ads, as well as being a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics since 2003.
Adriana Lima Then
Adriana Lima Now
Adriana could be seen sporting a white Ralph & Russo Couture at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. If you felt like your jaw dropped just by looking at her, you don’t need to worry, everyone’s jaws dropped too upon looking at this picture!
Adriana Lima Now
Heidi Klum Then
Heidi Klum is a model, television host, producer, and entrepreneur who was born in Germany and raised in the United States. She was the first German model to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue in 1998.
Heidi Klum Then
Heidi Klum Now
There is no question that she looks amazing while wearing a Georges Hobeika Couture at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar party. Just like the other amazing women on this list, you can be sure that she turned a lot of heads during that event!
Heidi Klum Now
Tyra Banks Then
Tyra Lynne Banks, popularly known as BanX, is an American television personality, model, businesswoman, producer, actress, and writer who was born on December 4, 1973. She was born in Inglewood, California, and began her modeling career at the age of 15. She was the first African-American woman to appear on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue three times. From 1997 through 2005, she was a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Banks was one of the world’s top-earning models by the early 2000s.
Tyra Banks Then
Tyra Banks Now
Let’s just take a moment and admire just how stunning she looks in her outfit during the premiere of Marvel’s Black Panther in 2018! We bet she briefly stole the spotlight as she showed up at the premiere!
Tyra Banks Now
Stephanie Seymour Then
Stephanie Michelle Seymour is an actress and model from the United States. She was a popular supermodel in the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and on the cover of Vogue, as well as being a former Victoria’s Secret Angel. She has had a book about beauty tips published, and she has been in advertisements for apparel and cosmetics. Seymour debuted her own lingerie collection in 2017. She has made one appearance in each of the three mediums of film, television, and video games.
Stephanie Seymour Then
Stephanie Seymour Now
Her pink dress in the image certainly looks cute on her! The image was taken at the 2014 Met Gala, and we’re certain that everyone in that event was stunned upon looking at her! Especially with how amazing her hair was set there!
Stephanie Seymour Now
Karolína Kurková Then
Karolína Kurková is a Czech-American model and actress who is best known for her roles as a Victoria’s Secret Angel and a Vogue cover model. Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue, dubbed her the “next supermodel.” Kurková was one of the highest-paid models in the world in 2007, earning an estimated $5 million. In the same year, she was ranked 6th on Forbes’ annual list of the highest-paid models.
Karolína Kurková Then
Karolína Kurková Now
During the Cannes Film Festival In 2019, Karolína could be seen wearing an amazing pink dress with a green floral design. There is no doubt that people there wanted to have a picture with her!
Karolína Kurková Now
Alessandra Ambrosio Then
Brazilian-American model, actress, fashion designer, and television personality Alessandra Corine Ambrósio, is well-known for her work with Victoria’s Secret, where she was the company’s first PINK spokesmodel. Ambrosio modeled for Christian Dior, Armani, Ralph Lauren, and Next and was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 2004 to 2017.
Alessandra Ambrosio Then
Alessandra Ambrosio Now
Here’s another pink dress! Alexandra could be seen sporting a pink Armani Prive at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, and you can be sure that a lot of people were stunned upon seeing her at that event!
Alessandra Ambrosio Now
Lily Aldridge Then
Lily Maud Aldridge, an American model, was born on November 15, 1985, and was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 2010 to 2018. She was also featured on the 50th anniversary cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2014, alongside Chrissy Teigen and Nina Agdal.
Lily Aldridge Then
Lily Aldridge Now
Look at how stunning she looks at the 2020 Oscars! We won’t be surprised if photographers took a lot of pictures of her. Seriously, with her looks, there’s no question as to why she’s one of Victoria’s Secret’s models!
Lily Aldridge Now
Miranda Kerr Then
Miranda May Kerr is a model and entrepreneur from Australia. Kerr rose to fame as one of the Victoria’s Secret Angels in 2007. Kerr was the first Australian Victoria’s Secret model and also worked as a model for David Jones, an Australian department store company. Kerr has her own line of organic skincare products called KORA Organics, as well as a self-help book.
Miranda Kerr Then
Miranda Kerr Now
Doesn’t she look cute in her black outfit? Just like the other models in this list, her looks alone are enough to turn her into an amazing model! We’re certain that the people at the Louis Vuitton X: An Immersive Journey event were enthralled upon seeing her.
Miranda Kerr Now
Behati Prinsloo Then
Behati Prinsloo is a model from Namibia. In 2008, she signed with Pink as a contract model, and in 2009, she was named a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She has been in nine Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows in a row (2007–2015; 2018). In 2014 and 2015, she opened two Victoria’s Secret Fashion shows in a row.
Behati Prinsloo Then
Behati Prinsloo Now
Her leopard print Dolce & Gabbana at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party is definitely an amazing outfit and suits her very well! We hope to see her wearing similar outfits in the future as she looks so good in that outfit!
Behati Prinsloo Now
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Then
Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley is an actress and model from England. She is best known for her work with lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret, where she was previously one of their “Angels,” for being the face of Burberry’s 2011 brand fragrance “Burberry Body,” for her work with Marks & Spencer, and, most recently, for her artistic collaboration with denim-focused fashion label Paige.
Rosie Huntington Whiteley Then
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Now
Her looks at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party are nothing short of impressive! After all, her looks certainly turned heads all throughout the event! It’s safe to assume that everyone wants to know how to dress like her, and we don’t blame you if you do!
Rosie Huntington Whiteley Now
Kendall Jenner Then
Kendall Nicole Jenner is a socialite, model, and media personality from the United States. She is the daughter of Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner, and she rose to popularity as a star of the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. At the age of 14, Jenner began modeling. She got her big break in 2014 and 2015, walking the runways for high-fashion designers during New York, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks, after working in commercial print ad campaigns and photoshoots.
Kendall Jenner Then
Kendall Jenner Now
Just look at how much she has changed since she has started out! We bet her parents are proud of her for how much she has accomplished! In this image, she could be seen at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival sporting amazing couture made by Giambattista Valli.
Kendall Jenner Now
Gigi Hadid Then
Jelena Noura Hadid, an American model, was born on April 23, 1995. In November 2014, she debuted in Models.com’s Top 50 Models list. The British Fashion Council recognized her International Model of the Year in 2016. Hadid has appeared on the covers of 35 worldwide Vogue magazines in the last four years.
Gigi Hadid Then
Gigi Hadid Now
Look at how cool she looks while wearing this blue outfit made by Emilia Wickstead! She could be seen wearing this outfit at Variety’s Power of Women: New York Event. If you ask us, she looks so cool in that outfit!
Gigi Hadid Now
Bella Hadid Then
Up next is none other than Gigi Hadid’s sister, Isabella Khair Hadid (better known as Bella Hadid), an American model who was born on October 9, 1996. She was named “Model of the Year” by industry professionals in the year 2016. Hadid began her modeling career at the age of sixteen when she was cast in a commercial for Flynn Skye.
Bella Hadid Then
Bella Hadid Now
In the image, you can see her sporting a red dress that feels like a counterpart to her sister’s blue dress, which looks amazing! The image was taken at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and there’s no doubt that everyone was amazed at how she looked there.
Bella Hadid Now