The Victoria’s Secret Angels are renowned for their stunning beauty, yet this hasn’t shielded them from criticism on social media.
Recently, a post on X (previously known as Twitter) went viral, with users noting that this year’s lineup of models seemed to sport a deeper tan than in previous years.
One commenter implored, “I’m once again begging the beautiful women of this world to please put down the self-tanner.”
Particularly highlighted was Hungarian beauty Barbara Palvin, while others mentioned that Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Candice Swanepoel, and several other Angels also appeared overly tanned on the runway.
Regarding Palvin, a user commented, “She does look amazing, but I think she’d look so beautiful and unique without the fake tan.”
Another added, “I don’t know why beautiful white women dislike their natural skin tone. Tanning makes you look older.”
‘The amount of fake tan in Victoria’s Secret fashion show is appalling,’ someone else shared.
‘I feel the same way about women, and lip filler — let’s embrace our natural lips!’ a third exclaimed.
Victoria’s Secret models including Bella Hadid (pictured) have been accused of tanning too much to hide their ‘white’ skin
‘I’m once again begging the beautiful women of this world to please put down the self tanner,’ one user wrote alongside a photo of Barbara Palvin
Palvin looked lighter at Paris Fashion Week on October 4, making it likely that she got a fake tan ahead of the Victoria’s Secret show
However, some others hit back at the user and said that her nitpicking over fake tanning was just a way to hate on the models.
‘She looks amazing you just didn’t know how else to hate,’ wrote one.
‘The fact that you couldn’t find a flaw so you resort to this is embarrassing. Please save face,’ added another.
This year’s Victoria’s Fashion Show, which aired live on Amazon Prime Video, signaled a return to the classic ‘glitzy and sensual’ style of the show as it tries to ramp up sales, following a turn toward so-called ‘woke’ posturing.
Bella Hadid — who was joined at the show by her older sister Gigi Hadid — made a grand entrance in a fiery crimson bra and lace thong while displaying a deep tan.
The catwalk star traded out her usual brunette tresses for feathered golden-blonde locks.
Gigi, who had her brunette hair parted to the side and swept back in a bun, flashed her taut midriff in a bubblegum-pink top and high-waisted lace panties.
She covered up with a sheer pink robe that was lined with voluminous pink flowers.
Candice Swanepoel was one of the most bronzed models to walk the runway this year
Supermodel Irina Shayk also showed off a glamorous golden tan at the show
Gigi Hadid went for a glowing bronzed look when she strutted her stuff for the lingerie brand
The show also featured several former Victoria’s Secret Angels, including Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes, Candice Swanepoel, Behati Prinsloo, Lily Aldridge, Taylor Hill, Stella Maxwell, Barbara Palvin, and Grace Elizabeth.
Other returning models included Joan Smalls, Irina Shayk, Ashley Graham, Anok Yai, Alex Consani, Paloma Elsesser, and Yasmin Wijnaldum.
Nepo baby models Amelia Gray Hamlin, 24, Lila Moss, 23, and Iris Law, 24, stole the show and signaled a major generational shift on the runway.
Amelia, who’s the daughter of actors Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, strutted her stuff in two sizzling looks.
She flaunted her trim frame in a bold crystal-encrusted lingerie, before switching to red hot backless metallic mini dress.
Lila, who is the daughter of supermodel Kate Moss, put on a leggy display in a grey long-sleeved leotard.
Meanwhile the daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frost, Iris, made her Victoria’s Secret debut in a ‘naughty-ish’ look.
