WNBA Star Angel Reese Stuns in a Glamorous Victoria's Secret Runway Debut

The 23-year-old made history as the first professional athlete to ever walk in the event, turning heads with a bold fashion statement.

Under the glittering lights of the Victoria's Secret runway, WNBA star Angel Reese made her dazzling debut — and the internet couldn't get enough of it. Fans flooded social media with praise, excitement, and a few playful observations about the basketball star's sashay.

Angel Reese's Spicy Strut

Reese was a stunning presence at the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, held in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, October 15. Though it marked her debut on the runway, she carried herself with the confidence of a seasoned model.

She glided down the runway in a coordinated white ensemble — a bra, garter, and panties adorned with delicate pink roses. Draped over her arm was a plush pink shawl, also accented with large floral details.

Her soft glam, from her hair and nails to her makeup, perfectly complemented the romantic tone of her outfit.

Wings, Sparkles, and a Walk that Set the Internet Ablaze

For her next appearance, Reese amped up the glamour with a set of striking silver-and-white wings. She paired them with a sparkly pink T-shirt featuring a cut-out design around the chest and a small slit at the waist, revealing a matching bra underneath.

She completed her radiant look by wearing shimmering silver strappy heels that tied the entire outfit together. Reese's look left many fans smitten, while others shared playful takes on her walk and outfit choices.

'You Go Girl!': Praise Floods Social Media

One fan was left nearly speechless, simply posting, "WOW 🤩."Another couldn't get over her confident walk, saying, "Walk got some flavor, honey!!! She was spicy! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿." For some, her appearance was a refreshing change, with one writing, "Natural bodies are coming back, thank you God."

Someone else echoed the same admiration, "Real body and you can tell by how it moves!🔥🔥🔥." Many celebrated her representation on the runway, "Love seeing real women in the show. Angel Reese is a rockstar 👏." Another fan showered her with affection, "❤️❤️🙌🏾🔥you go girl with all that natural beauty!"

However, one observer had a small suggestion, "They could have given her better shoes to walk in. A pair she is more comfortable in. I mean she does have her own shoe, we don’t HAVE to wear these heels [sic]."

Still, not everyone was impressed, with one dissenting voice saying, "So out of place. The push continues." Another critic pointed out, "She can barely even walk. She's struggling."

Angel Reese Reflects on Her Rise

Reese, who attended the event in 2024, shared that she couldn't stop smiling when she first learned she would be a Victoria's Secret Angel.

"It's such a surreal and full-circle moment — just last year I was in the audience manifesting being on that runway, completely inspired and in awe of all the powerful women walking down the runway, and now I get to return as an Angel. This will be an unforgettable night that I'll forever be grateful for," she gushed.

The Athlete-Turned-Angel

Reese also expressed her pride and excitement at making history as the first professional athlete to take part in the show.

She noted, "I hope I can inspire women and girls everywhere and remind them that we can dominate in our field but also chase our goals outside of it — and for me, that's getting to walk down fashion and entertainment’s most iconic runway."

Reese also explained that getting ready for the fashion show wasn't much different from preparing for a basketball game. She emphasized that confidence was key.

The basketballer shared that she had been balancing training for both basketball and the runway in the weeks leading up to the event.

Speaking about her signature walk, she hinted, "My walk will be confident, but inside I know I’ll definitely be freaking out with excitement!"

And so, when the moment arrived, Reese brought that confidence to life in her strut, walking the runway like a seasoned model.