At the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Gigi Hadid paid tribute to her close friend Taylor Swift. The event took place in New York City on October 15. Hadid made a memorable debut as the first model to walk the stage. She emerged from beneath the runway wearing a gorgeous deep-cut pink silk gown with fluffy angel wings. Moreover, Hadid’s grand entrance served as a lighthearted homage to Swift. She imitated the singer’s famous wave from her Eras Tour, drawing in the crowd.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight from the dressing room prior to the performance, Hadid alluded to the Swift tribute. She disclosed a unique component she was using in her performance, which she had picked up straight from Swift. “There is something new on this runway tonight that is new to at least me,” Hadid said.
“I can’t remember if it’s ever been done on the VS runway,” Hadid said. “However, there’s an aspect to it that I was trained to do by Taylor on her tour.” At one of her rehearsals, Swift told Hadid, “I’m going to show you how we do this.” Now, Hadid is using that technique tonight. This “something new” ended up being the riser below the stage. Additionally, it served as a dramatic element that Hadid used during her arrival. Swift also used this riser during her performances. Tyra Banks and Ashley Graham were among the other models who used the riser during the evening.
Taylor Swift is familiar with the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, even if she did not go this year. She returned to the runway in 2014 with performances of “Blank Space” and “Style,” respectively, after performing her smash song “I Knew You Were Trouble” in 2013. Swift’s energy persisted throughout the glitzy evening thanks to Hadid’s tribute, which served as a charming reminder of her prior ties to the renowned fashion show.
Along with Hadid’s iconic moment, a variety of performers gave enthralling performances at the 2024 spectacle. Before the famous Cher approached the stage, the thrilling performances of rising sensations LISA and Tyla captivated the audience. With two of her greatest singles, “Strong Enough” and “Believe,” Cher ended the event, leaving the audience speechless.
With music giants lighting up the runway and models like Gigi Hadid paying tribute to their pals, the evening was brimming with star power. Fashion, entertainment, and memorable moments were all combined in this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
