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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Timeline

VS Fashion Show EventsWorld EventsNotable Artists
First VS Fashion Show at the Plaza Hotel in NYC.O.J. Simpson found not guilty. (1995)Tyra Banks, Claudia Schiffer
Show gains traction, still invite-only.Dolly the sheep is cloned. (1996)Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista
Naomi Campbell walks for VS.Hong Kong returns to China. (1997)Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks
First Fantasy Bra worn by Tyra Banks.Google is founded. (1998)Gisele Bündchen, Tyra Banks
First online broadcast crashes VS’s site.Y2K fears intensify. (1999)Tyra Banks, Stephanie Seymour
Gisele wears the $15M Red Hot Fantasy Bra.Sydney hosts the Olympics. (2000)Gisele Bündchen, Adriana Lima
First TV broadcast on ABC.9/11 attacks shake the world. (2001)Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks
Angel Wings become a signature.Euro currency is introduced. (2002)Gisele Bündchen, Adriana Lima
Show moves to CBS, expanding reach.Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. (2003)Karolina Kurkova, Alessandra Ambrosio
No show—VS launches “Angels Across America.”Facebook is founded. (2004)Tyra Banks, Gisele Bündchen
$12.5M Fantasy Bra unveiled, worn by Gisele Bündchen.Iraq War begins. (2005)Gisele Bündchen, Adriana Lima
Show introduces “PINK” segment; first VS Fashion Show in Hollywood.Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans. (2006)Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Marisa Miller
"Super Angels" theme; high-fashion runway.Global recession begins. (2007)Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr
First performance by Rihanna; larger stage setup.Twitter is founded. (2008)Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima
VS Show broadcast live in high definition.Boston Marathon bombing. (2009)Victoria's Secret Angels (Multiple)
“Fantasy Forest” segment introduced; heavy media attention.BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. (2010)Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Alessandra Ambrosio
“Dangerous Liaisons” theme; Angels perform runway tricks.Osama bin Laden is killed. (2011)Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes
New musical guests: Rihanna, Justin Bieber.The Mayan calendar predicts the apocalypse. (2012)Behati Prinsloo, Adriana Lima
Victoria’s Secret goes global with a larger audience.Boston Marathon bombing. (2013)Karlie Kloss, Lily Aldridge
Ed Razek retires as Creative Director.Facebook reaches 1B users. (2014)Adriana Lima, Gisele Bündchen
VS Show moved to London for first time.Brexit vote happens in the UK. (2015)Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner
More diverse cast of models introduced; performance by The Weeknd.Paris attacks kill over 130. (2016)Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima
Victoria’s Secret goes global with a larger audience.Donald Trump elected President. (2017)Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner
Last VS Fashion Show aired before hiatus; music by Shawn Mendes.Me Too movement gains global attention. (2018)Elsa Hosk, Martha Hunt
Victoria’s Secret announces hiatus for the fashion show.Australia faces wildfires. (2019)Adriana Lima, Bella Hadid
Fashion Show canceled for the first time since 1995.COVID-19 pandemic begins. (2020)Various models and influencers
New VS focus on inclusivity and body positivity.Global COVID-19 pandemic continues. (2021)Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski
Victoria's Secret rebrands with new marketing strategies.Russia invades Ukraine. (2022)Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner
VS announces return to annual shows with new focus on diversity.Inflation soars worldwide. (2023)Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid



Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Timeline

Year Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Events World Events Notable Artists (Models, Photographers, Art Directors, Designers, etc.)
1995 First Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show held at the Plaza Hotel in New York. O.J. Simpson found not guilty in his murder trial. Models: Stephanie Seymour, Veronica Webb. Photographer: Russell James.
1996 Show gains traction but remains a small, invite-only event. Dolly the sheep, the first cloned mammal, is born. Models: Tyra Banks, Karen Mulder. Photographer: Herb Ritts.
1997 Naomi Campbell walks in one of her first VS shows. Hong Kong returns to Chinese control. Models: Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen. Art Director: Edward Razek.
1998 Victoria’s Secret introduces the Fantasy Bra, worn by Tyra Banks. Google is founded. Models: Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum. Photographer: Mario Testino.
1999 First show broadcast online, causing a surge in website traffic. Y2K fears rise as the millennium approaches. Models: Heidi Klum, Laetitia Casta. Creative Director: Ed Razek.
2000 Gisele Bündchen wears the $15M Red Hot Fantasy Bra. Sydney hosts the Summer Olympics. Models: Gisele Bündchen, Daniela Peštová.
2001 First televised Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on ABC. 9/11 attacks change global security policies. Models: Gisele Bündchen, Adriana Lima. Photographer: Mario Testino.
2002 VS introduces the Angel Wings as a signature element of the show. Euro currency is introduced in Europe. Models: Karolina Kurkova, Heidi Klum. Art Director: Todd Thomas.
2003 Show moves to CBS, expanding its audience. Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Models: Alessandra Ambrosio, Karolina Kurkova.
2004 No official fashion show, instead, VS airs an "Angels Across America" campaign. Facebook is launched. Models: Tyra Banks, Adriana Lima.
2005 The Fantasy Bra reaches $12.5M (modeled by Gisele Bündchen). YouTube is launched. Models: Naomi Campbell, Selita Ebanks. Creative Director: Todd Thomas.
2006 Justin Timberlake performs "SexyBack." Twitter is launched. Models: Izabel Goulart, Miranda Kerr. Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier.
2007 Victoria’s Secret PINK debuts a segment for younger audiences. iPhone is introduced. Models: Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
2008 Adriana Lima wears the Black Diamond Fantasy Bra ($5M). Barack Obama elected as the first Black U.S. president. Models: Doutzen Kroes, Behati Prinsloo. Art Director: Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou.
2009 VS introduces "Runway Angels," focusing on theatrical production. Michael Jackson passes away. Models: Chanel Iman, Marisa Miller.
2010 Katy Perry performs; first-time appearance of Adriana Lima as a mother. WikiLeaks releases classified U.S. military documents. Models: Candice Swanepoel, Erin Heatherton.
2011 Miranda Kerr wears the Fantasy Bra for the first time. Osama bin Laden is killed. Models: Lily Aldridge, Lindsay Ellingson.
2012 Rihanna and Bruno Mars perform at the show. Curiosity Rover lands on Mars. Models: Joan Smalls, Barbara Palvin. Photographer: Mario Sorrenti.
2013 Taylor Swift performs, boosting mainstream appeal. Nelson Mandela passes away. Models: Candice Swanepoel (Fantasy Bra), Behati Prinsloo.
2014 Show held in London for the first time. Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappears. Models: Karlie Kloss, Josephine Skriver.
2015 Show features Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, attracting younger audiences. Paris terrorist attacks. Models: Taylor Hill, Stella Maxwell.
2016 Show moves to Paris for the first time. Brexit referendum results in the U.K. leaving the EU. Models: Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid. Photographer: Rankin.
2017 Show takes place in Shanghai, China. #MeToo movement gains momentum. Models: Ming Xi, Liu Wen.
2018 Fashion show ratings decline; criticism over lack of inclusivity. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry marry. Models: Winnie Harlow, Barbara Palvin.
2019 Victoria’s Secret cancels the show due to declining ratings and brand controversies. COVID-19 begins spreading globally. Creative Director: Monica Mitro.
2020 No show due to pandemic and corporate restructuring. Black Lives Matter protests dominate global headlines. N/A
2021 VS rebrands, focusing on inclusivity and dropping "Angels." Taliban retakes control of Afghanistan. Models: Paloma Elsesser, Valentina Sampaio.
2022 Victoria’s Secret announces a new vision for future shows. Queen Elizabeth II passes away. Photographer: Inez & Vinoodh.
2023 Victoria’s Secret attempts a comeback with the "World Tour" documentary. AI technology sees a major breakthrough with ChatGPT. Models: Adut Akech, Hailey Bieber. Fashion Director: Raul Martinez.

This timeline now includes every year with significant events, world happenings, and key figures in fashion, photography, and artistic direction.


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