The Runway Walk is Changing, and We’re Watching
- evobeautyworldwide
- Oct 18
- 3 min read
Something electric is happening on the runway. You can feel it in the heel-to-floor connection. You can see it in the unbothered grace of the model who doesn’t just walk, she claims the space. The old standards? Tossed. The new wave? Inclusive, unpredictable, and wildly magnetic. If you were anything like me, you were grinning 😁 from ear to ear as I swiped through the fashion blogs. The runway walk is changing! This season, the runway wasn’t just a place to model clothes; the runway walk was a movement. And leading that movement was a moment that stopped us mid-scroll: Angel Reese, pro baller, fierce and statuesque, making her Victoria’s Secret debut in full Black-woman elegance and athletic poise.
🖤 The Evolution of the Runway Walk
We’ve watched the evolution of “the walk” like a cultural diary. From Naomi’s powerful panther strut to Bella’s ghostlike glide, now, we’re entering a new era. An era where authenticity leads. Where the runway doesn’t ask you to shrink, it begs you to show up fully.
It’s no longer just about the model—it’s about the message. And the message is clear:
you are enough, exactly as you are.
💃🏾 The Model Line Up Is Giving…Real
Let’s take a second and honor the variety of walks we saw during this fashion season. It wasn’t a copy-paste moment, it was a mood board of individuality.
🔥 Power Stompers
Think Angie Reese. Tall. Confident. Built like strength incarnate. Their walk commands an applause. A luxury collision of muscle and femininity.
🩰 Soft-Stride Girls
They float. Subtle, dreamy, ethereal. Their walks whisper "grace under pressure" and their presence is still unforgettable.
💫 Charisma Walkers
You don’t know what’s coming next, and that’s what makes it art. These are the ones who might wink, pause, flip hair, or nod—giving pure character.
🌀 Curve Goddesses
Owning every inch. They walk like their body is a melody. Confident curves that say: this is my runway now.
👠 Short Queens
5’3” and under but taller than the moment. Proving once again that energy doesn’t need a tape measure.
🖤 Angel Reese: This Was Her Moment on the Runway
Pro basketball player. Black woman. Tall, sculpted, powerful and walking with purpose. Angel’s debut for Victoria’s Secret wasn’t just a personal victory, it was a cultural one.
She didn't change her body to fit the runway. The runway shifted to make space for her. And we noticed.
“It’s giving dominance. It’s giving elegance. It’s giving… I’ll take your shot and walk away smiling.”
Another defining moment in this new wave of model diversity came from Paloma Elsesser, the plus-sized powerhouse who graced the Victoria’s Secret World Tour runway with unapologetic softness and strength. A longtime advocate for body inclusivity, Paloma didn’t just walk, she redefined what mainstream beauty looks like on a global stage. Her presence was more than symbolic; it was a bold statement that sensuality, luxury, and confidence come in every size.
🌍 Why The Runway Walk Matters
This isn’t just fashion. It’s representation in motion.
Little girls seeing their body type—finally—on a stage like Victoria’s Secret (if that is what they want)
Tall girls realizing they can own their height, not apologize for it.
Former athletes seeing that strength and softness can co-exist.
Black women feeling centered, not sidelined.
The walk is bigger than the walk.
🖇️ Let’s Talk Runway Walk
What kind of walker are you?
A: The Quiet Storm
B: The Soft Glider
C: The Bold Commander
D: The Wild Card
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