Candice Swanepoel Dazzles in Bronze Wings and Lace on the Victoria’s Secret Runway

Candice Swanepoel stuns in bronze wings and lace lingerie at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, blending sensuality with strength.

At the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City, Candice Swanepoel once again embodied the essence of the brand’s signature fusion of fantasy, confidence, and couture sensuality. The South African supermodel took to the runway in an ensemble that shimmered with strength and grace — a masterclass in the art of performance fashion.

Swanepoel wore the Victoria’s Secret Wicked Unlined Lace Balconette Bra paired with matching lace lingerie and the Lace Top Thigh Highs. The look was all about contrasts: delicate lace balanced by bold structure, intimacy made powerful through precision design. But the centerpiece of her appearance — and perhaps the entire show — was the set of sculptural bronze metallic wings that unfurled behind her.

The wings, crafted to resemble feathers yet gleaming with the patina of molten metal, carried a dual symbolism — part angelic fantasy, part mythic armor. As she walked beneath the lights, they caught flashes of gold and copper, amplifying her movement with every stride. Completing the look, Swanepoel wore Rene Caovilla’s Ellabrita Crystal Beige Sandals, their sparkling straps reflecting the stage lights like liquid fire.

This year’s runway emphasized the 2025 evolution of lingerie as performance couture — garments that blur the line between intimacy and spectacle. Swanepoel’s look represented this shift perfectly: an aesthetic where vulnerability meets power, and sensuality is elevated through couture craftsmanship.

In a show filled with stars, Candice Swanepoel’s appearance was more than a return — it was a reminder of the enduring allure of the Victoria’s Secret Angel, redefined for a new era. She didn’t just walk the runway; she owned the mythology, merging timeless beauty with a spirit of bold reinvention.