Victoria's Secret Fashion Show: Tyra Banks Returns to Runway Nearly 20 Years After Modeling Retirement

Tyra Banks walked the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway for the first time in almost 20 years after retiring from modeling in 2005. See her angelic comeback.

By Gabrielle Chung Oct 16, 2024 2:42 AMTags
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Tyra Banks is back on top at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

The America's Next Top Model creator made a triumphant comeback at the famed lingerie presentation Oct. 15, closing out the show in a black bustier with crystal embellishments, a silver cape with black lining, dark leggings and strappy heels.

In true Tyra fashion, she brought her signature smize as she sashayed down the runway—her first catwalk since retiring from modeling in 2005.

The 50-year-old is considered one of the OG Victoria's Secret Angels, having walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show during its early days in the '90s. Overall, Tyra appeared in nine shows—wearing the iconic Fantasy Bra in two of them—during her eight-year modeling contract with the underwear brand.

"When I decided to retire, Victoria’s Secret had come to me and had another contract on the table," she recently told Harper's Bazaar. "And I decided that 'No, I need to be a talk show host and I need to be trusted for my words. I don’t think I can be taken seriously if I am still a model,' and maybe that was true at that time."

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And now, Tyra believes the world has "evolved in such a way that I can be a businesswoman and have my ice cream company and speak at business institutions and get my certificate from my Harvard course and teach at Stanford and, yes, be a Victoria’s Secret model."

"I think the world has changed to see that, as women, we don’t have to be a stereotype and to fit into one mold," she explained. "And so I feel very excited and fortunate to come back and celebrate all of myself and not feel like I have to cut off a piece to be taken seriously."

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The Tyra Banks Show alum also said it's "exciting" to see how the fashion world has embraced bodies of all shapes and sizes over the years.

"I was considered curvier, and I was a Black girl, and I think it’s important to still acknowledge that at that time," she noted. "And today, what is even more beautiful is [that] they’ve burst those doors open."

Tyra added, "It’s just like this continuation of beauty and diversity, which is really exciting."

To see her—as well as other models—walk down the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway, keep reading.

Lisa

The Blackpink singer opened the show with a daring performance of "Rockstar."

Candice Swanepoel

The former Victoria's Secret Angel commanded the runway in a pair of wings bearing the brand's name.

Irina Shayk

She sported a starry train and bodysuit with mesh detailing.

Tyra Banks

The America's Next Top Model creator made her return to the catwalk after alomost 20 years.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi said she was channeling bestie Taylor Swift during her moment, appearing from a lifted platform under the stage.

Bella Hadid

After stepping away from modeling, Bella returned to the spotlight with a crimson-coated look.

Kate Moss

The fashion icon hit the runway for her first-ever VS appearance. 

Lila Moss

Kate Moss' daughter also made her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut.

Behati Prinsloo

She strutted her stuff in a black dress with a high slit.

Ashley Graham

The America's Next Top Model host was ready to be on top.

Adriana Lima

Plaid was in for the supermodel at the 2024 Victoria's Secret show.

Alessandra Ambrosio

It was time to embrace the Halloween spirit with a devilish winged style.

Barbara Palvin

With husband Dylan Sprouse in the crowd cheering her own, the model own the runway in a sheer gown and metallic wings.

Joan Smalls

There was nothing small about her dramatic entrance.

Liu Wen

Fifteen years after making history as the first Chinese woman to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show, the model made a stunning comeback on the catwalk.

Doutzen Kroes

The longtime Victoria's Secret Angel hit the runway before Cher went on to finish the show with a performance of "Believe."

Taylor Hill

Her outfit was completed with the brand's iconic pink and white stripe print.

Awar Odhiang

The vibrant pink look is sure to ruffle some feathers.

Vittoria Ceretti

Icy wings completed the angelic outfit.

Mika Schneider

The French model said "oui" to this pink look.

Valentina Sampaio

Her black lingerie was topped with a netted overlay.

Maty Fall

Prepare to fall in love with the Senegal native's runway look.

Alex Consani

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Mayowa Nichlolas

Her silky wings accentuated the sleek style.

Grace Elizabeth

The former Victoria's Secret PINK model was thinking, well, pink with this getup.

Anok Yai

Anok spead her wings during her VS runway debut.

Imaan Hammam

She topped off her lingerie with a statement-making baby pink shawl. 

Blesnya Minher

This see-through outfit was sheer genius.

Devyn Garcia

Get wrapped up in the model's dreamy look.

Cher

The iconic singer proved she's going to keep turning back time with her fabulous fashions.

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