At this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, platform heels seemed to reign supreme with famous showgoers. The 2026 fashion show, held on Oct. 18 in Culver City, Calif., saw a ton of celebrities all seemingly participating in the sky-high footwear trend.
Despite their height, platform heels can be subtle — but the platform shoes chosen by the runway show’s attendees were all glitzy in nature, staying true to the spirit of the Victoria’s Fashion Show and its celebration of glamour and sensuality. Folks like Tinashe, Darianka Sánchez, Haley Kalil, and Jackie Aina all sported stylish platform styles.
Platform styles are a favorite of many, especially sandal-inspired silhouettes like ones seen on the Pink carpet tonight. Each style chosen was unique to the person and their ensemble, picked in order to complement their outfits rather than outshine them. From silver metallic to white satin, we are rounding up the platform heel moments on the Pink Carpet of the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Tinashe
Tinashe graced the pastel pink carpet in shimmering dark silver platform heels. Transitioning from pointed peep-toes, the singer’s footwear gave way to satin gray uppers and thin straps that sat around her ankles, buckled in place. The platform silhouette featured stiletto heels standing at around 4 to 5 inches in height.
The peep-toe accents were a sultry finish that offered the platform style a unique shape. The shoe was angular and sharp, while the colorway was an interesting pick, juxtaposing her bright ballet-inspired ensemble. Accents seen throughout her outfit, like her chain pendant or sparkling nails, did coordinate with her footwear choice, serving as a subtle matching moment.
Haley Kalil
Influencer Haley Kalil opted for something classic, sporting black platform sandal heels with glossy vinyl-esque uppers. The footwear featured rounded peep toes, thick platform soles and thin straps around the ankle threaded through adjustable buckle closures. Thick stiletto heels rounded out the set.
Given that most of the accents found throughout her ensemble were black, à la the satin robe or black lace stockings, Kalil’s footwear choice was a smart one, aiming to match the color scheme already established. Similar silhouettes to the influencer’s own can be found from brands like Gianvito Rossi, Saint Laurent, Christian Louboutin and Melissa, among others. Vinyl and patent leather styles are exceedingly popular for their shiny finish that makes them almost look like spilled oil.
Jackie Aina
Going for something a little more girly than the options seen above, influencer Jackie Aina popped on white platform heels also featuring peep toes. The doll-esque option featured white leather uppers with a shiny finish that transitioned into rounded toes, thin ankle straps and 2- to 3-inch heels that fall along the lines of a stiletto and block heel hybrid.
The shoe was a delicate pick, matching the white accents seen throughout the influencer’s look from the lace trim to her stockings. Christian Louboutin, Gianvito Rossi, Saint Laurent, Schutz, and more all have comparable styles to Aina’s pair.
Darianka Sanchez
Although they were hard to see, influencer Darianka Sanchez also sported high-shine black platform sandals, a style comparable to fellow influencer Kalil’s pick. This glossy silhouette also featured rounded open toes and platform soles that peeked out from beneath Sanchez’s denim trousers. Black platforms are a favorite of many celebrities because they are so versatile, pairing well with just about everything.
The social media star’s footwear is similar to silhouettes produced by the brand Pleaser, specifically the Delight 609 style featuring sharp stiletto heels. Oftentimes, if celebrities plan on wearing something baggy, they will offset the length of their bottoms by wearing platform shoes of some kind, creating length. The black footwear pick matched the black lace seen throughout Sanchez’s look.
The 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned to Los Angeles on Sunday for the first time since 2007 on Oct. 18. The lingerie brand revived its annual runway show in 2024 after a six-year hiatus. This year’s lineup includes Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Gigi and Bella Hadid, Anok Yai and Alex Consani, with performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae, Megan Moroney and Katseye. The show also marks the return of the Fantasy Bra, while Amina Muaddi serves as the official footwear partner and Swarovski as the official crystal sponsor.