Missy Elliott has been announced as one of the headline performers for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The show is set to take place on 15 October in New York City.
Missy Elliott brings a unique blend of innovation and empowerment to the runway.
THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW LINE-UP
Missy Elliott will do so alongside other notable female artists such as Karol G, Madison Beer, and K-pop sensation TWICE.
This year’s show marks a continued reinvention of the Victoria’s Secret brand. The show will feature an all-female musical lineup that celebrates global sounds and diverse styles, according to Billboard.
AN ICONIC NIGHT
The Victoria’s Secret Show also blends legendary supermodels with fresh faces, showcasing a new definition of beauty and power.
The programme will be globally accessible through live streams on Prime Video, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
This will ensure that fans worldwide, including South Africans, can experience this iconic night in fashion and music.
MISSY ELLIOT’S INFLUENCE
Missy Elliott’s inclusion is particularly significant, her influence extends beyond music to fashion and cultural expression, according to Hello Beautiful.
She has been pivotal in shaping hip-hop aesthetics and empowering women, including Black women, through her bold style and unapologetic confidence.
Missy’s innovative approach to hip-hop and R&B, combined with her trailblazing music videos and memorable hits like Work It and Get Ur Freak On, earned her a dedicated fan base across the country.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
South African artists and fans alike admire her for breaking barriers and redefining what it means to be a strong woman in music
Moreover, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’s emphasis on diversity and inclusion echoes ongoing fashion evolution.
THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW
This is especially so in South Africa, where celebrating different body types and identities is gaining momentum.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show ’s global broadcast in South African Standard Time (SAST) on 16 October will allow local fashion enthusiasts to witness firsthand a celebration of female empowerment.
With her iconic career and influence on women worldwide, her presence embodies the spirit of reinvention and empowerment.
