When you think of Victoria’s Secret, the first image that probably pops into your head is Adriana Lima. She made her Victoria’s Secret debut in 1999, becoming one of the longest-reigning Angels with 18 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show catwalks under her belt, before subsequently retiring in 2018. The lingerie brand has rebranded, focusing on body positivity, while leaning into 2000s nostalgia.
Last year, VS re-released its bestselling scent, Heavenly, with Lima as the face of the campaign. “I shot the first Heavenly campaign, I believe it was 1999, it was my first fragrance campaign ever,” she told PS, adding that she has a special connection to this particular scent. Lima is grateful for how the brand skyrocketed her career, and how it makes her feel empowered, feminine, and sexy.
In honor of her run as a VS Angel, we went down memory lane and reminisced about some of her iconic looks from past Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows. One of Lima’s favorites is the monochromatic red ensemble from the Paris segment of the 2013 show, since red is her favorite color. Having worn the Fantasy Bra three times throughout her VS run, she couldn’t pick just one favorite. “They’re so unique; there’s so much design and time involved to make them. They work manually, placing stone by stone, and to watch that being built is truly a beautiful, incredible artistic process,” she said.
Lima also gave us the rundown of her current must-have products, including her favorite water bottle, Nike Air Jordans, and a silk sleep mask. Keep reading for the go-to items she can’t live without.