Irina Shayk has made her stunning return to the Victoria’s Secret runway, and it’s a sight to behold!
The 38-year-old model walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show catwalk marking her first appearance since the 2016 show when she famously hid her baby bump.
Back then, she had not yet revealed that she was expecting her now 7-year-old daughter, Lea De Seine, with ex-boyfriend Bradley Cooper.
This year, Shayk wowed the audience in a partially sheer, star-covered one-piece, complemented by a dramatic 3-D train that added even more sparkle to her look. She accessorized with chunky hoop earrings and metallic stiletto sandals, balancing the bold ensemble with a glowing makeup look and a simple centre part, allowing her dark hair to cascade behind her as she walked the runway.
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During the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Shayk sported a lacy grey lingerie set under a trench coat, which helped conceal her baby bump, along with another red outfit that discreetly hid her pregnancy. That same day, PEOPLE confirmed that she was expecting a child with Cooper.
A source backstage at the event later revealed to PEOPLE that most people were unaware of Shayk’s pregnancy at the time. “Looking back, some of her outfits were less revealing around the stomach, and after hearing the news, it made sense,” the insider shared.
Reflecting on her previous appearance before the 2024 show, Shayk told Entertainment Tonight, “The last time I walked in a Victoria’s Secret Show, I was 4½, 5 months pregnant, so here we go. I’m back.” She added, “And my daughter will probably be watching it later.”
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Shayk and Cooper began dating in the spring of 2015 and welcomed their daughter, Lea, in April 2017. The couple split in 2019 after four years together.
Recently, Shayk has been making waves on runways during both Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks this fall. For the Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2025 womenswear show on September 21, she donned a Marilyn Monroe-inspired blonde wig and a pointed bustier. At Paris Fashion Week in January, she almost looked unrecognizable with bleached eyebrows while walking for the Schiaparelli Haute Couture show, where stars like Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya were seated in the front row.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show aired on Prime Video, as well as on Victoria’s Secret’s YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram channels.
–Farheen Ali