After a six-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show has returned to television. Model and mogul Tyra Banks blessed the runway with her iconic walk and was joined by the rest of the model cast who would go on to participate in the show.

As the show returned following a years-long hiatus, Alex Consani and Valentina Sampaio made history as the first transgender women to walk for the brand.

Victoria's Secret has faced a wave of criticism in recent years for lacking body diversity and racial representation. The brand has now made efforts to revamp its image

Valentina Sampaio, a Brazilian model, is no stranger to breaking barriers. She made history as the first openly transgender model to be featured on the cover of Vogue in 2017. Since then, Valentina has worked with various high-profile fashion brands, using her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and representation in the fashion industry.

This year’s show took a historic turn, showcasing the talents of transgender models Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani on its runway for the very first time. This decision reflects Victoria’s Secret’s response to the growing demands for representation of all genders and identities in fashion.

Transgender models Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani strutted down the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.

Transgender community represent! Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani made Victoria's Secret Fashion Show history as they became the first transgender women to walk the runway for the lingerie brand on Wednesday,