Victoria Secret Fashion Show

 Hey Angels! 

I just recently watched the VS fashion show for 2026 and wanted to unpack it.

The general mood for this was definitely fun and playful pulling on the Zara Larson coded clothing and colour schemes which was why I was shocked when she didn't show up.

The opening angel - Bella Hadid was on par with the mood but overall I felt underwhelmed as the angel is supposed to showcase the entire vibe for the whole show. The wings weren't massive and honestly the outfit felt that it could be a smaller part of the show. Also another fault was her walk was not as powerful as it could have been, and it almost felt awkward and anxious like she didn't know what to do with herself or her hands.

As many have commented and I feel the same but I do feel that the show was to too focused on being a concert for a fashion show, the camera work also focusing on the singers meant that the majority watching from home could not see the actual lingerie. Now, giving the performers wings was also a mistake as they are not angels nor models, as well as creating a bigger obstacle for the models to dodge, especially in Megan Moroney's performances it just felt like she thought she was the main spectacle when I came here to watch the clothes and not just her.

I do believe that some of the performances such as Tate McRae and Megan Thee Stallion's where very well executed and created a good atmosphere without prioritising themselves over the models. I loved Tate McRae's performance I just think it was so well executed and her and her back up dancers all looked stunning in that red lingerie. I also like how they did a dance at the start but then moved off the stage to give the models their moment. 

I have to say I think that while Pink is targeted to a younger audience some of the designs look super cheap and tacky rather than fun and girly. An example of this would definitely be the embellished jeans as well as the models having phones which added to the feel of an older generation trying to figure out what younger people want to see. 

fav runway collection

Hey Angels!

I have been researching a lot of early 2000s runway collections, just to feel more inspired in my own creations, and I wanted to talk about one that specifically caught my eye. 

The Blumarine SS 2004 collections is absolutely breathtaking and is just the vibe I yearn to give off, early 2000s, pink, girly and angelic.

Blumarine's core values are conveying feeling across, making clothing that are attractive to all women claiming they 'foster freedom, frivolity, and spontaneity.'

Blumarine is known for ultra-feminine, romantic, and glamorous aesthetic and the founder of Blumarine Anna Molinari was nicknamed the 'Queen of Roses'

The fabrics that are used are shiny, frilly, and airy. I love the way the fabric moves around the model when they walk, creating beautiful silhouettes.

It effortlessly gives the look of what I imagine spring would look like in clothing.

This collection feels carefree and perfectly encapsulates the feeling of girlhood, being light fun and free and exploring individuality. 

I love this collection and will always come back to it for inspiration in my own personal style and when creating.

Hope this created a pathway for one of you or inspired someone!

xoxo

Anouk