Yahoo Lifestyle Tyra Banks Closes Out Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 With Sensual Futurism in Bedazzled Bodysuit With Peekaboo Bra and Dramatic Cape
The highly anticipated Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back made its highly anticipated return for the first time since 2018. A standout moment on Tuesday was the grand comeback of Tyra Banks, who had been a part of the brand’s storied history since 1997 and retired from the runway nearly 20 years ago after her final appearance in 2005.
Banks’ closed the show in an ensemble featuring a mix of futuristic and classic glamour. The model donned a black, bedazzled bodysuit with structured corset detailing that accentuated her figure. The bodice featured silver geometric embellishments that created a bold focal point. Over the bodysuit, she wore a dramatic, floor-length cape with a metallic print design. Her look was completed with strappy black heels that featured sparkling accents, keeping in line with the overall glitzy aesthetic of the show.
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As she helped close the show, confetti filled the room and fireworks lit up the sky.
Banks, a former supermodel and household name, has had a varied career since stepping back from modeling. She has successfully transitioned into acting, producing, writing and hosting various television shows, including reality and daytime talk formats. However, her return to the iconic lingerie brand that helped shape her career underscores her lasting impact on the fashion industry.
Backstage before the show, excitement is palpable as Banks prepares for her return alongside fellow models such as Gigi Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, Paloma Elsesser and more. The atmosphere is lively, with hair and makeup teams working diligently to transform the models for the runway.
Dressed in a signature pink striped robe, Banks shared moments with Ambrosio, capturing the essence of camaraderie that defines the Victoria’s Secret experience. Their playful poses before stepping onto the runway highlight the friendships formed over the years.
The 2005 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show served as Banks’ final victory lap before her modeling retirement, an occasion that solidified her legacy within the brand. Since then, she has made only a handful of campaign appearances, making this return particularly noteworthy for fans and industry insiders alike.
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