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 models on the runway Sunday—including Alex Consani, Paloma Elsesser, Adriana Lima, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and new mom Barbara Palvin—was one familiar face from a very different field: soccer star Trinity Rodman. During the Pink section of the long-running fashion show—set to 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 team beat Gotham FC at home, 1-0) follows thrilling runway turns from fellow athletes Angel Reese and Suni Lee on last year’s runway. Rodman in Washington, DC, on October 17.
Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesBackstage at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 18.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs Trinity Rodman at the 2026 Victorias Secret Fashion Show

1 Who is Trinity Rodman
Shes a professional soccer player in the NWSL and a member of the US Womens National Team Shes also the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman

2 What happened at the 2026 Victorias Secret Fashion Show
Trinity Rodman walked the runway as a model marking her debut at the show and her transition from the soccer field to the catwalk

3 Did she stop playing soccer to become a model
No Walking in the show was a oneoff appearance not a career change She remains an active professional soccer player

4 Why was her appearance such a big deal
It crossed two worldssports and high fashionand spotlighted an athlete on one of fashions biggest stages which drew a lot of media and fan attention

5 How did she prepare for the runway
Reports suggest she trained in runway walking and worked with the shows styling team while balancing her soccer schedule Details on her exact prep havent been fully shared publicly

6 What did she wear
Coverage of the show highlighted her in Victorias Secret runway looks styled for the event Specific outfit details are best confirmed through official show photos and recaps

7 What does going from the field to the runway mean
Its a phrase describing an athlete crossing over into fashion modelingmoving from sports performance to a fashion show appearance

8 Is this the first time an athlete has walked the VS Fashion Show
No Victorias Secret has featured athletes and other nontraditional models in recent years as part of its rebrand toward broader representation Rodman is one of the most highprofile recent examples

9 Whats the benefit for Victorias Secret of featuring athletes
It broadens the brands appeal taps into sports audiences and supports its push for more diverse and empowering representation

10 Whats in it for Rodman
It raises her profile beyond soccer opens fashion and brand partnership opportunities and builds her personal brandwithout leaving her sport

11 Did she face criticism
Like most crossover moments reactions were mixedsome praised it others questioned the fit between sports and lingerie fashion Overall coverage leaned positive