Victoria’s Secret has been a pioneer in the women’s lingerie brand for decades and even after all these years, they still stand to be among the number one highest selling lingerie brand in the world.
Not just their lingerie, but Victoria’s Secret is also famous for its models. The brand is known for having some of the most beautiful supermodels as their own. It takes a lot of effort, time, and energy to be Victoria’s Secret model because the glam life is not always a bed of roses.
Hundreds of Victoria’s angels have walked the ramp over all these years, but here are the top 10 most beautiful models of Victoria’s Secret, who were able to leave their imprints in the entire fashion and glam industry.
1. Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum was one of the first few German models who made it big in the entire modeling scene, especially the lingerie brands. The bombshell model held the position of Victoria’s Secret angel from 1997 to 2009 and had the honor of wearing their famous fantasy bra over three times.
If you are aware of the VS world, you’d know that wearing the fantasy bra even once is a proud moment for any VS model, and Heidi Klum was honored to wear it thrice.
Apart from having a successful career in modeling, Heidi also is a famous actor, fashion designer, singer, author, and even a proud businesswoman today.
2. Alessandra ambrosia
If you haven’t heard the name Alessandra Ambrosio, why are you even reading this article?
Ambrosio has been one of the most renowned names in Victoria’s Secret and if you ask anyone about their favorite VS model, at least 60 percent of them will say her name. This Brazilian beauty was both Polish and Italian origin and was chosen as the first-ever spokesmodel for the famous PINK line.
Ambrosio remained VS angel from 2003 to 2017, holding the longest tenure in the brand and wore the fantasy bra twice. The model gained immense respect when she walked the wramp immediately two months after her pregnancy looking gorgeous as ever.
3. Candice Swanepoel
A beautiful South African Model who became the face of Victoria’s Secret in 2010 and continued to walk the ramp till 2014. Candice Swanepoel was known for her sharp features and was also included in the top 6 Forbes’s World’s Top-Earning Models list in 2016.
Candice also wore the second most expensive fantasy bra- The Royal Fantasy Bra which was valued over $1 million and was adorned with 4200 gems including sapphires, diamonds over 18 karat gold, and the 52-carat ruby.
4. Cara Delevigne
Cara Delevigne who is now known as a famous actor and singer in Hollywood was once a beautiful face of Victoria’s Secret. The actress started her modeling career from the age of 10 for an editorial shoot by Vogue alongside a famous model.
She later grew up to be a part of Victoria’s Secret model lineup for a few years. Even though things did not go well with the model and the brand and after a series of controversies, she parted ways with VS, but she remains to be one of the most beautiful faces that have ever walked the ramp for VS till date.
5. Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell was truly a supermodel in all the ways and has walked for Victoria’s Secret from 1996 to 2005. She was the first-ever black model who appeared on the cover of French VOGUE, Russian Vogue, and even TIME magazine. Apart from VS, she also walked for many other brands like Versace, Chanel, Christian Dior, and more.
Unfortunately, Naomi never got to wear the fantasy bra during her tenure as the angel in VS, but she attracted a large audience with her beautiful smile, the sensual body, and the ever-charming personality.
6. Tyra banks
Tyra Banks was one of the first black models to be hired by Victoria’s Secret and worked with the brand for almost a decade and walked their millions worth of fantasy bra two times in her tenure.
But not a lot of people know the interesting story of Tyra being fired by Victoria’s Secret the first time she tried in because of her African American hair texture as the brand did not have any hairstylist who could do her hair.
The second time she tried in, Tyra did her makeup and hair before walking the sets, she, later on, became a huge sensation among the audience.
7. Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima was one of the most beautiful Brazilian models who ever walked Victoria’s Secret ramp. She was regarded as one of the most desirable angels in VS and did over 18 shoes over 20 years of her VS career. She was one of the very few VS models who held the angel crown for a whopping 14 years.
This Brazilian beauty was a hit amongst both men and women and wore the Dreams Angels Fantasy Bras valued over $2 million in 2014. Adriana announced her retirement in 2018 and walked Victoria’s Secret ramp for the last time.
8. Miranda Kerr
Miranda Kerr is an Australian supermodel who walked the ramp for Victoria’s Secret in 2006 for the first time and continued to hold her wings till 2012. She became one of the most globally recognized Victoria’s Secret Angels at the very start of her career.
She has now launched her skincare brand that deals with organic products, Kora Organics. The model is known for her infectious smile and the confidence of walking the ramp with panache. She was also a PINK spokesman model from 2006 to 2009.
9. Doutzen Kroes
A Dutch model and actress who started her career with Victoria’s Secret in 2004 and later on became an angel in 2008. Kroes has always been one of the most gorgeous models in VS and even one of the top-earning models with an estimate of over $8 million per year. She was Victoria’s Secret Angel from 2008 till 2014 and also the brand ambassador was Loreal Paris since 2006.
The beautiful model then moved on to become an actor and a philanthropist ahead in her life after VS.
10. Barbara Palvin
The most recent Victoria’s Secret angel, Barbara Palvin is a Hungarian model who has been modeling since the age of 13. The model has worked for many high-end luxury brands like Prada, Chanel, Miu Miu, Armani, and more.
Barbara is also famous among the paparazzi for her relationship with the famous actor Dylan Sprouse and is all set to flourish her career in the Victoria’s Secret after becoming an angel in 2019. The Hungarian beauty seems like holding a lot of potential and confidence in walking the ramp, soon enough we will be hoping to see her in the next Fantasy Bra by VS.
It is safe to say that Victoria’s Secret houses some of the most beautiful models in the world. Beauty is subjective and it is difficult to compare anyone on the grounds.
But speaking of the popularity and our personal choice, these were some of the most beautiful Victoria’s Secret Models to date.
Let us know your favorite one!
References: Vogue & Wonderlist
