The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show took the internet by storm on Sunday, October 18, bringing some of the brand’s most recognizable models back to the runway. However, the event also sparked controversy, with critics questioning the inclusion of influencers and nepo babies before the show and slamming the decision to have Kylie Jenner wear the $50M Fantasy Bra instead of a professional model.
But amid all the drama, the models had another opportunity to make headlines after the runway wrapped up. At the after-parties, several stars traded their elaborate runway looks for daring nighttime ensembles, with Irina Shayk and Bella Hadid turning heads in revealing outfits that embraced the sheer trend.
Both models put their own spin on the barely-there aesthetic, stepping out in looks that left little to the imagination and sparked plenty of conversation online.
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Bella Hadid Embraces the Sheer Trend in a Lace Mini Dress
Bella Hadid made sure all eyes were on her after the show. After opening the 2026 Victoria’s Secret runway, the model attended a private post-show gathering at the Chateau Marmont, where she stepped out in a striking little black dress.
Her outfit featured a sheer, floral-lace mini dress with a high neckline, long sleeves and delicate scalloped details. The transparent fabric revealed black undergarments underneath, while satin pumps completed the look with a polished touch.
The combination of romantic lace and revealing sheer fabric gave the ensemble a dramatic feel, offering a different take on the daring trend. The 30-year-old had already showcased her affinity for sheer fashion on the runway.
For her opening look, she wore a sheer green mini skirt over lingerie. For her second and final look, she opted for a white sheer high-low mini dress layered over white lingerie, paired with angel wings featuring pleated white fabric.
Her after-party look continued the same fashion direction, proving that the sheer trend was not limited to the runway.
Irina Shayk Turns Heads in a Sheer Burgundy Look
Irina Shayk attended the official after-party at The Bird Streets Club in West Hollywood, swapping her angel wings for a sultry ensemble that was arguably even more daring than her runway looks.
The mom of one wore a structured black bra paired with fitted, ultra-low-rise burgundy pants made from sheer fabric.
She completed the outfit with matching burgundy platform heels, a cross necklace and a tiny leopard-print purse small enough to fit in the palm of her hand.
The combination of sheer fabric, a barely-there top and a low-rise silhouette gave the look a bold, provocative edge. The 40-year-old's outfit quickly caught the attention of social media users, with some expressing surprise at how revealing her after-party ensemble was compared with what she wore on the runway.
With Shayk embracing transparent burgundy pants and Hadid opting for a lace-covered mini dress, both models delivered bold interpretations of after-party dressing. And while the show itself generated plenty of debate over casting and the Fantasy Bra, their post-runway outfits offered another reason for fashion fans to keep talking about the night.
