Transgender model Alex Consani has been named one of Victoria’s Secret’s newest Angels, marking a significant milestone ahead of the company’s 2025 runway show. The announcement comes after Consani made history in 2024 as one of the first openly transgender models to walk in the brand’s fashion show, a moment that helped signal Victoria’s Secret’s shift toward broader inclusivity.
Consani confirmed her Angel status through social media posts this week, sharing behind-the-scenes photos from her latest campaign shoot with Victoria’s Secret. In a message to her followers, she expressed gratitude for the opportunity, describing her joy at joining a group of models she referred to as “the best team there is.”
Her campaign images include product features such as Unclockable’s tucking panty, a garment designed by and for transgender people. The inclusion of this product in an official Victoria’s Secret shoot is seen as a notable step toward representation, pairing the brand’s iconic Angel imagery with practical innovations that meet the needs of transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
RELATED: Alex Consani Breaks Barriers at 2024 Fashion Awards
A Turning Point for Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s Secret has faced criticism in the past for excluding transgender models. In 2018, then-chief marketing officer Ed Razek stated publicly that the brand’s shows were intended as a “fantasy” and “not the place” for trans models, remarks that drew widespread backlash and contributed to the company’s decline in cultural relevance.
Since then, the brand has made visible changes. Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio and social media star Emira D’Spain were among the first transgender models to work with the company, and Consani’s elevation to Angel status is the latest sign of a deliberate pivot. Industry observers note that Victoria’s Secret is attempting to re-establish itself in a competitive lingerie market by embracing inclusivity and modernizing its public image.
2025 Fashion Show
The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is scheduled for October 15 in New York City. The event will be livestreamed across multiple platforms, including Amazon Prime, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, in an effort to reach a global audience.
This year’s lineup includes established names such as Adriana Lima, Lily Aldridge, and Joan Smalls, alongside newer models including Consani and Yumi Nu. The combination of returning icons and fresh faces reflects the brand’s strategy of blending tradition with evolving cultural expectations.
Broader Significance
For many advocates, Consani’s appointment represents more than a personal achievement. It underscores the growing visibility of transgender individuals in mainstream fashion and entertainment, industries where trans representation has historically been limited.
By integrating products like Unclockable’s tucking panty into its imagery, Victoria’s Secret is also highlighting how trans-led innovations are contributing to the broader fashion landscape. This step is being interpreted as recognition not only of trans consumers but also of trans creators within the industry.
The Bottom Line
As Victoria’s Secret prepares for its 2025 show, Consani’s presence as an Angel stands as a reminder of how much the industry has changed in recent years. While challenges remain for transgender visibility and equality across sectors, milestones like this demonstrate that progress is possible when institutions embrace inclusivity.
The 2025 show will place Consani on one of the most recognizable stages in global fashion, offering an opportunity for millions of viewers to see representation in real time.
