Fashion Show

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show by the Numbers 

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Fashion math is the only kind we know—re-discover some of our favorite moments in fashion-show history and the numbers that make them extra special.

22

Since its inception, this is the number of VSFSs we’ve hosted.

500

Throughout our history, this is how many unique wings have been created and featured.

40

The staggering weight of the heaviest wings that were ever worn and graced our stage.

24,000+105,000+6=...

The amount of gold plating plus the number of Swarovski crystals plus wingspan equals what contributed to those impressive 40-pound wings.

400

The number of hours of meticulous craftsmanship, on average, each set of wings demands.

1995

The year of the first VSFS which took place at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

2,500

Our largest audience size, which gathered in Shanghai.

1999

The year the VSFS broke the internet when over 2M people logged on to the site to view the show.

30+

The number of A-list musicians that have performed at the VSFS, including The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Kelsea Ballerini, and Shawn Mendes—just to name a few.

Jenn is the Copy Director at Victoria’s Secret and has spent the past 10 years writing for brands like Club Monaco, Free People, SoulCycle, and more. She has a degree in English from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. When she’s not chipping away at Pulitzer Prize-winning copy (dream big, right?), you’ll find her living beyond her means by venturing to new restaurants, exploring local shops, and petting other people’s dogs.