How Gigi Hadid Gave a Nod to BFF Taylor Swift During Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Gigi Hadid has a secret to reveal on the runway.

After all, the supermodel paid homage to close pal Taylor Swift while strutting down the catwalk at the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Oct. 15.

Gigi kicked off the show by being raised from a platform under the catwalk, just like Taylor does when opening her Eras Tour show. The model even raised her arm and waved to the crowd, reminiscent of the singer during her Lover era. 

As one fan wrote on X, "Gigi Hadid doing Taylor Swift’s ICONIC 'OH HI' at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show."

Donning a silky pink lingerie look and angel wings, Gigi also seemingly channeled her bestie while striking poses on the runway, before closing out her walk by being lowered under the stage once again, as Taylor does at the Eras Tour.

In fact, Gigi teased the concert-like moment just hours before the show.

"There's something on the runway tonight that is new for at least me on this runway," the 29-year-old told Entertainment Tonight ahead of the event. "There's an aspect to it that I was trained to do by Taylor on her tour. In one of her rehearsals, she was like, 'I'm going to show you how we do this.' And now I'm using it tonight."

It's a special night for Victoria's Secret and Gigi as it's the first show from the lingerie brand in six years.

"After today's rehearsal, I can confirm that it will forever feel like a dream come true," she gushed on Instagram Oct. 14. "Looking back on some of my favorite VS show moments over the years and I'm so excited to do it again, with the most incredible, dedicated, creative VS Team & with so many women I love and some I grew up watching. It is an honor." 

And it's especially exciting to walk alongside younger sister Bella Hadid for the first time since 2018. Gigi, who made her Victoria's Secret runway debut in 2015, previously gushed over the privilege and their sweet bond.

"It's honestly insane," she told E! News in 2018. "Being able to look across the room like this and see your family is a blessing. I feel like I get to have a piece of home with me. It's also great to be the first sisters in the VS show and that's really an honor for us. It's crazy but really fun for us."

And she also expressed how she and Bella formed a loving connection with their fellow VS angels over the years.

"All of the girls are like sisters to me and sisters to us, and that's what's really fun about it," she added. "I think other girls see us and they maybe wish they had a sister, but me and Bella always are taking new sisters on a daily basis."

Now, keep reading to see all the models who dazzled at the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

The America's Next Top Model creator made her return to the catwalk after 20 years.

The Blackpink star opened the show with a daring performance of "Rockstar."

She sported a starry train and bodysuit with mesh detailing.

Gigi said she was channeling bestie Taylor Swift during her moment, appearing from a lifted platform under the stage.

After stepping away from modeling, Bella returned to the spotlight with a crimson-coated look.

Kate—whose daughter Lila Moss also modeled at the event—hit the runway for her first-ever VS appearance. 

She strutted her stuff in a black dress with a high slit.

She shone bright on the Victoria's Secret runway.

It's time to embrace the Halloween spirit with a devilish winged style.

Icy wings completed the angelic outfit.

Her black lingerie was topped with a netted overlay.

Plaid was in for the supermodel at the 2024 Victoria's Secret show.

Her outfit was completed with the brand's iconic pink and white stripe print.

Her silky wings accentuated the sleek style.

She topped off her lingerie with a statement-making baby pink shawl. 

The model hit the runway before Cher went on to finish the show with a performance of "Believe."

The iconic singer proved she's going to keep turning back time with her fabulous fashions.

The model paired her black lacy black bra with an oversized black blazer.

The actor brought some friends with him to help cheer on wife Barbara Palvin, who will be walking the runway.

The TikToker put on a leggy display in a pink skirt and jacket set.

The singer and actress showed off her enviable figure in a sheer black dress.

The Bachelor in Paradise alum looked demire in a black dress.

The make-up artist rocked an all-white suit for the occasion.

The Queer Eye food an wine expert was all muscle on the pink carpet.

The TikToker cut a striking figure in a red gown.

The Southern Charm star rocked a plunging black gown.

The "Ice Cream Man" rapper went for an all black look against the pink carpet.

Idris Elba's daugther matched the carpet in a simple pink dress.

The singer looked iconic in a skin-baring pink gown, giving a peek at her belly button ring.

The model struck in pose in a two-tone red and blue gown.