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The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is a reliable hotbed of A-list talent, from the fashion world and beyond—and this year’s event was no exception. Among the likes of models Alex Consani, Paloma Elsesser, Adriana Lima, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and new mom Barbara Palvin on the runway Sunday was one familiar face from a very different field: soccer star Trinity Rodman.
During the Pink section of the long-running fashion show—soundtracked by a rousing Katseye medley—Rodman, a forward for the Washington Spirit, strutted down the catwalk in a cropped black tank and boyshorts, accessorized with a silvery Pink pup and slingbacks. Her surprise appearance (coming just a day after her squad bested Gotham FC at home, 1-0) follows thrilling runway turns from fellow athletes Angel Reese and Suni Lee on last year’s runway.
Rodman backstage at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Photo: Getty ImagesIn a 2024 Vogue interview, Rodman described her personal style as “very loud, colorful, creative,” adding: “I’m all over the board. I feel like I’ll wear whatever and somebody [inevitably] says, ‘Oh, that’s such a Trin outfit.’ I’m like, ‘I don’t know what that means!’ But I do think there’s a vibe to it. Whatever I find that looks cool, and whatever stands out, I am going to grab it.” Needless to say, her look at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was pure goals.
Emma Specter is the Culture Writer at Vogue, where she covers film, TV, books, politics, news, and (almost) anything queer. She has previously worked at Garage and LAist and has freelanced for outlets including The Hairpin, Bon Appetit, them, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. Her first book, More Please: On ... Read More
