Backstage drama unfolded during the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show as Kylie Jenner wore the famous Fantasy Bra. On October 18, 2026, while the 29-year-old made her debut on the runway, veteran models and Angels reportedly felt upset by her selection. Sources suggested that Kylie’s mother, Kris Jenner, played a key role in securing this opportunity for her daughter, despite Kylie never having walked for the brand before.
Reports indicate that Kylie wearing the Fantasy Bra, valued at $50 million and adorned with gemstones, sparked significant online backlash. This piece is traditionally given to some of the brand’s most iconic supermodels, including Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, Gisele Bündchen, Claudia Schiffer, and Adriana Lima. After the show, sources claimed that Kylie’s association with the Fantasy Bra was largely due to her family connections.
Kylie’s older sister, Kendall Jenner, was unable to participate in the show as she is currently aligned with a competing lingerie brand, Intimissimi. Therefore, Kris Jenner was said to have facilitated Kylie’s chance to wear the bra. A source shared that Kris was excited for Kylie and believed it would be a special moment for her daughter. The insider noted that Kylie felt honored to be asked to walk in the show and quickly accepted the opportunity. They added that Kylie recognized how this moment could positively impact her brand, Kylie Cosmetics.
Although her family supported her, not all supermodels welcomed Kylie’s appearance. Her selection had been kept a secret for months, leading to surprise among veteran models when they learned she would take on a prominent role. Some experienced models reportedly expressed their displeasure at Kylie being the focal point of the show. According to a source, older models may have felt uneasy witnessing younger figures gaining attention, especially since Kylie is known primarily as a billionaire businesswoman rather than a model.
The source pointed out that models like Candice Swanepoel, who wore the Fantasy Bra in 2013, and Elsa Hosk, who wore it in 2018, did not appear pleased during the show. While some backstage may have been frustrated, it was likely that they would refrain from expressing their feelings publicly. The source suggested that these models understood the nature of fame and recognized that Kylie would generate buzz, but their expressions hinted at dissatisfaction.
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