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Barbara Palvin and Natalia Bryant Victoria’s Secret return

Overview

Hungarian model Barbara Palvin returned to the Victoria’s Secret runway on October 18, 2026, in Los Angeles. This appearance occurred approximately six weeks after she and her husband, Cole Sprouse, welcomed their daughter, Sylvie, on September 7, 2026.

The event, which featured musical performances by Megan Thee Stallion and others, also marked the runway debut of Natalia Bryant, walking for the brand’s Pink sub-label. Bryant, the 23-year-old daughter of the late Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant, walked alongside established models such as Gigi Hadid and Alessandra Ambrosio at Sony Studios in Culver City. Bryant, who previously appeared in a 2024 PINK campaign, told Page Six that she prepared for the moment by studying footage of previous shows. Her mother, Vanessa Bryant, was in attendance to support her.

Palvin’s return sparked public discussion regarding the timing of her appearance so soon after childbirth. While many fans celebrated her return, some social media users questioned whether the timing set an unrealistic standard for postpartum recovery. Palvin addressed these comments by noting that maternity leave in the U.S. typically lasts six to eight weeks.

Entities

Barbara Palvin · Natalia Bryant · Victoria's Secret · Victoria’s Secret · Los Angeles

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Natalia Bryant debuts at Victoria's Secret fashion show

    Natalia Bryant, daughter of Kobe Bryant, made her runway debut at the Victoria's Secret fashion show in California, walking alongside top models in the brand's PINK segment.

  2. [CULTURE] 16 sources
    Victoria's Secret Fashion Show features Barbara Palvin and Natalia Bryant

    Barbara Palvin returned to the Victoria's Secret runway just six weeks after giving birth, while Natalia Bryant made her highly anticipated fashion show debut in Los Angeles.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Barbara Palvin celebrates 33rd birthday and career milestones

    Hungarian model Barbara Palvin celebrates her 33rd birthday, highlighting a career spanning major luxury brands and her role as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.

Sources

24sata.hr · afamily.vn · elle.hu · excelsior.com.mx · fashiontimes.com · femina.hu · glamour.hu · glossy.espreso.co.rs · harpersbazaar.com · hola.com · hot97.com · index.hu · marieclaire.com.au · news18.com · nypost.com · realitytea.com · si.com · stil.kurir.rs · time.news · tv.sapo.pt

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