- The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show has been happening for 22 years.
- The show has evolved to feature huge wings, major sets, and top models.
- See pictures from its 22-year history.
In 1995, a lingerie company called Victoria's Secret had its first fashion show at the Plaza Hotel in New York. Models wore slinky slips down the runway, accessorized with cardigans and handbags.
Two decades later, 6.6 million people tune in to watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS. This year, it will premiere on November 28 at 10 p.m. EST and the outfits of 2017 are a far cry from what they were 22 years ago. Brightly colored costumes and huge wings now grace the runway, making the beige satin bras of yesteryear look oddly quaint.
Keep scrolling to see how the show and its models have evolved since 1995.
The first Victoria's Secret Fashion Show took place in 1995 at the Plaza Hotel in New York. The models wore slinky slips and shiny bras.
You can watch more of the 1995 runway show here.
By 1996, the fashion show had better lighting, but was still focused on lingerie. Baby dolls were extremely popular.
The show had started to become a bigger deal by 1998. In addition to costumes, wings made their first appearance on the runway this year.
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