Liputan6.com, Jakarta WNBA basketball star Angel Reese has made history in the global fashion world after the professional athlete officially became the first person to walk the runway at the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
The historic debut broadcasted globally on Wednesday, October 15, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Prime Video.
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The iconic fashion show can also be watched live on Victoria's Secret's Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok accounts, all based in New York City.
The global partnership between Angel Reese and Victoria's Secret was announced on the same date.
“Stepping into a dream: From Angel to a Victoria Secret ANGEL,” Reese wrote.
“I’m finally getting my wings 🪽 I’ll be walking the Victoria’s Secret 2025 runway show for the first time, and it feels like destiny. ✨ Wings on, heels ready…Catch me on the runway💗.”
Angel Reese's Historic Debut
Angel Reese has made her mark in history as the first professional athlete to earn her "angel wings" at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
She joins Olympic gymnast Suni Lee as the first two professional athletes to walk the prestigious runway.
This moment marks a significant shift in the brand's representation, which now embraces broader definitions of beauty, strength, and influence.
Reese described the experience as "like stepping into a dream" and an incredible "fate."
To ensure her look was flawless, she even hired a dedicated modeling coach to "perfect her walk" on the runway.
Angel Reese's Stunning Look
In her highly anticipated debut, Angel Reese dazzled in two different pink outfits.
One look featured a beautiful floral ensemble, complete with a feathered boa and matching three-piece lingerie set.
In the other look, Angel Reese wore a cropped baby pink t-shirt, revealing a lacy bra that matched her underwear.
The most eye-catching look was the dramatic white lace wings attached to her back, giving her the iconic Victoria's Secret "angel" look.
Her performance was accompanied by the song "Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)" by Lumidee.
Angel Reese: From the Basketball Court to the Runway
Angel Reese, born on May 6, 2002, in Randallstown, Maryland, USA, is an American professional basketball player known by the nicknames "Bayou Barbie" and "Chi Barbie."
She stands at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and weighing 165 lb (75 kg).
Angel Reese's basketball career began at Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, where she led her team to three consecutive IAAM championships.
At the collegiate level, she played for the Maryland Terrapins (2020–2022) and the LSU Tigers (2022–2024), winning the NCAA Championship in 2023 with LSU and being named NCAA Tournament MOP.
Since 2024, she has joined the Chicago Sky of the WNBA as a power forward.
Angel Reese's accomplishments in the WNBA are equally impressive, including being named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team (2024) and breaking the record for most consecutive double-doubles by a rookie.
She also became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 450 points and 450 rebounds in just 35 games.
Off the court, Reese has brand partnerships with Reebok, Barbie, Topps, Beats by Dre, Tampax, Amazon, PlayStation, and Juicy Couture, as well as appearing at the Met Gala and launching her signature shoe, the "Angel 1."