Gisele Bündchen is bringing her signature presence to the latest issue of i-D, appearing in a striking Victoria’s Secret look that blends delicate lace with an athletic edge. The Brazilian supermodel features in new images shared by the lingerie brand, showcasing a sheer black ensemble that connects Victoria’s Secret’s lingerie heritage with contemporary fashion.
For the shoot, Bündchen wore a short slip-style minidress crafted from sheer floral lace. The delicate material created a textured finish across the silhouette, while a scalloped off-the-shoulder neckline added a softer detail to the otherwise fitted design.
Long sleeves extended down the arms, creating a streamlined shape and balancing delicate, lingerie-inspired styling with fashion-editorial dressing.
Underneath, Bündchen wore the Envy Low-Cut Push-Up Bra from Victoria’s Secret’s Very Sexy collection. The black design features structured underwire cups, a plunging neckline and subtle picot trim. A gold-tone detail at the centre adds a small metallic accent, while adjustable straps and a traditional back closure complete the design.
She paired the sheer dress and bra with high-waisted black bottoms, creating a simple foundation beneath the shorter lace silhouette.
The shoot takes the lingerie-inspired look in an unexpected direction by introducing elements of strength and movement. In one photograph, Bündchen holds a weighted barbell across her waist in a workout stance, adding an athletic edge to the otherwise polished styling.
The contrast works particularly well with the Victoria’s Secret aesthetic. Rather than presenting lingerie solely as evening or occasion wear, the images place the pieces in a more energetic, contemporary setting.
Stylist Clare Byrne kept the overall styling focused, allowing the lace and silhouette to remain central to the photographs.
Bündchen wore her blonde hair in natural-looking waves with a centre part, while her makeup stayed understated. A luminous complexion, brushed-up brows and a neutral glossy lip completed the look.
Bündchen’s appearance also carries a sense of nostalgia for Victoria’s Secret fans. Her long association with the brand helped define an important period in its fashion history, and her return to the brand’s imagery has naturally generated excitement among followers.
Fans reacted enthusiastically to the new photographs on social media, with many praising the model’s enduring connection to Victoria’s Secret and expressing interest in seeing her associated with the brand again.
For Victoria’s Secret, the collaboration pairs one of the brand’s most recognisable faces with its current lingerie offering. The result is an editorial that combines familiar glamour with a more modern, athletic mood.
For i-D, meanwhile, the shoot presents Bündchen in a setting that feels less like a traditional lingerie campaign and more like a fashion story – where lace, strength, movement and understated beauty come together in a distinctly contemporary way.
