NYFW: Black Celebs Showed up at The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Naomi Campbell, Doja Cat, and Lori Harvey started New York Fashion Week at the iconic show.

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In 2019, it was announced that the popular lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret would no longer be putting on its iconic annual fashion show. After years of scandal, diversity changes, and marketing pivots, the brand has reemerged on the fashion show scene with models like Naomi Campbell, Halima Aden, Adut Akech, Yaya DaCosta, and more showing up for the big event Wednesday evening! The show will be streaming on Amazon Prime on September 26. Here are all of the Black celebs that graced the pink carpet!

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Naomi Campbell

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Iconic model Naomi Campbell wore this mini dress by the creative director of IAMISIGO, Bubu Ogisi.

Alton Mason

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Model and actor Alton Mason wore this mustard jumpsuit by Rick Owens with platform boots!

Halima Aden

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Model Halima Aden strutted on the pink carpet wearing this leather dress, a black scarf, and brown boots.

Yaya DaCosta

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Model and actress Yaya DaCosta was cute and comfy in this legging and fan-design top-set with nude heels to the Victoria’s Secret show!

Naomi Osaka

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Mom’s night out! Tennis champ Naomi Osaka is a Victoria’s Secret collaborator, and popped out for her first appearance since giving birth to her baby girl this summer.

Doja Cat

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Doja Cat wore this black maxi dress and y2k sunglasses to the Victoria’s Secret show.

Lori Harvey

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Lori Harvey was styled with this Victoria’s Secret bra, Streets Ahead USA belt to snatch the waist, and Tod’s trench and skirt.

Adut Akech

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Model Adut Akech rocked this stunning floral embroidered set to the show!

Nyaueth Riam

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This beautiful satin set was worn by model Nyaueth Riam.

Paloma Elsesser

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Now this is how you shut down a carpet! Model Paloma Elsesser looked stunning at the Victoria’s Secret show.

Doechii

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Rapper and singer Doechii rocked this sexy outfit to the show, where she also performed.

Goyo

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Colombian singer Goyo performed at the Victoria’s Secret show and wore this lovely black and white outfit.

Ziwe

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TV personality Ziwe turned herself into one of the VS angels!

Maty Fall

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Gorgeous IMG model, Maty Hall wore this sequined suit and VS bra underneath to the show.

Akon Adichol

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Akon Adichol, IMG model, attended the VS show wearing this all-black outfit.

Elghosa Osagbemwonrhue Osunde

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Artist Eloghosa Osunde shut the pink carpet down in this lace and fringe look! Also, we need the blush details!

Monet McMichael

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Tiktok and Youtube star Monet McMichael slayed in this greenish-brown dress and silver jewelry to the VS show.

Tayshia Adams

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Former Bachelorette Tayshia Adams wore this sexy black see-through dress and leather jacket to the show.

Wavy the Creator

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Musician, photographer, and designer Wavy the Creator popped out on the pink carpet in this black leather fit.

Bubu Ogisi

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Designer Bubu Ogisi gave us some color at the Victoria’s Secret pink carpet! Ogisi wore this funky red and white ensemble.

Ceval Omar

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Paris-based model Ceval Omar wore some tulle wings and a mini dress to the pink carpet.

Eniola Olanweraju

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Film director Eniola Olanweraju wore this striking gown by Idiol Nupo to the show!

Ciara Miller

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Bravo’s Summer House Ciara Miller paired this bedazzled bra with a sparkly see-through skirt.

Akon Changkou

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Model Akon Changkou looked like a trophy on the pink carpet!

Aaron Rose Philip

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Model Aaron Rose Philip graced the pink carpet in this sexy VS piece!

Femita Ayanbeku

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Paralympic athlete Femita Ayanbeku was glowing in this neon two-piece outfit for the Victoria’s Secret show.

Yseult

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French singer and model Yseult strutted in this black leather, corseted minidress!

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