Tejal Somvanshi
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Alex Consani walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Sunday night at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, wearing a baby-pink structured cape during the runway portion of the event. Two years after she and Valentina Sampaio became the first transgender women to walk the show, Consani returned this year as part of the brand’s confirmed returning cast — not as a debut.
What Happened at the Show
The 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was held Sunday evening at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City — the first time the show had been held in Los Angeles since 2007. Consani appeared in a baby-pink structured cape, one of several distinct looks across the show’s styling segments.
The full cast included models at a wide range of career stages. Alessandra Ambrosio, one of the show’s most experienced returning models, led the veteran group. First-time walkers this year included Kylie Jenner and Trinity Rodman, the daughter of former NBA player Dennis Rodman. Victoria’s Secret confirmed Consani’s participation through official channels ahead of the show and listed her as a returning model. The show streamed live on Victoria’s Secret’s YouTube channel.
What Her Return Means in Practice
In 2024, Consani’s inclusion was the primary story attached to her appearance — she and Valentina Sampaio were the first transgender women to walk the show, and that fact drove coverage across the entertainment and fashion press. Her appearance this year is different in a specific sense: the brand cast her again without attaching the booking to a new milestone announcement. Victoria's Secret Fashion Show: 2024 highlights and what changed in the relaunch
The distinction matters to how representation in fashion is typically measured. A single appearance reflects a specific casting decision. A return appearance treated as routine by the brand suggests the casting has moved into how the roster is built rather than what headline it generates.
Victoria’s Secret has not made formal public statements about diversity targets or casting policies for 2026. The company’s official communication confirms who walked; how that is interpreted belongs to media and fashion industry commentary, not the brand’s own press releases.
The Show's Broader Format
Victoria’s Secret cancelled the show in 2019 and brought the runway format back in 2024; the 2026 edition is the third since that return. How Victoria's Secret relaunched its fashion show and what has changed since 2019
Consani is represented by IMG Models. Her age and city of residence have not been confirmed through official channels at the time of publication.
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