Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen, and Naomi Campbell are three of the most successful supermodels of all time, with long-running careers. Another thing they have in common is that they both started their modeling careers on Victoria’s Secret runway. Not only models who debuted at the brand’s annual presentation wearing the brand’s signature set of wings can claim this honor. Stars like Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Miranda Kerr all wore festive outfits on Victoria’s Secret runway before they became famous for them. 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 as a tribute to the exceptional ladies 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, in London, England. According to People magazine, she began modeling at the age of 15 and has since established herself as one of the most well-known and sought-after models of the previous four decades. Campbell was one of six models from her generation who were collectively dubbed “supermodels” by the fashion industry and the press.
Naomi Campbell Then
Naomi Campbell Now
Naomi Campbell was sighted at the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala in a stunning pinkish-red Atelier Versace gown that she designed herself. There’s no avoiding the fact that she’s one of the world’s most beautiful supermodels, and her appearance backs up that claim!
Naomi Campbell Now
Gisele Bündchen Then
Gisele Caroline Bündchen is a Brazilian model, activist, and businesswoman who was born on July 20, 1980, in Rio de Janeiro. Gisele Bündchen has been one of the highest-paid models in the world since 2001. She was the 16th richest woman in the entertainment industry in 2007, and she was first on Forbes’ list of top-earning models in 2012. Bündchen was named the 89th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine in 2014, surpassing Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama. She’s also credited with putting an end to the heroin chic era of modeling.
Gisele Bündchen Then
Gisele Bündchen Now
Nobody can deny that Gisele has accomplished tremendous success in her life and that she is admired and respected by a large number of people! In February 2012, Vogue Italia dubbed Bündchen the “King Midas of fashion,” implying that companies investing in her reap the benefits of her representation.
Gisele Bündchen Now
Adriana Lima Then
Adriana Lima is a Brazilian actress and model who rose to prominence as a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1999 to 2018. She is presently the brand’s spokesperson. She was named “the most valuable Victoria’s Secret Angel” in 2017 after becoming the company’s longest-serving model. She is well-known for her Super Bowl and Kia Motors advertisements, as well as her work as a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics since 2003.