The iconic lingerie brand replaces 2 former angels with 10 new angels including Elsa Hosk, Martha Hunt and Stella Maxwell.
- Apr 29, 2015
AceShowbiz - After the resignation of Karlie Kloss and Doutzen Kroes earlier this year, Victoria's Secret has announced 10 new models for 2015 Victoria's Secret Angels. The lucky models to join the lingerie brand are Kate Grigorieva, Taylor Hill, Elsa Hosk, Martha Hunt, Jac Jagaciak, Stella Maxwell, Lais Ribeiro, Sara Sampaio, Romee Strijd and Jasmine Tookes.
The 10 new angels will join the existing angels including Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Behati Prinsloo, Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima. This new group has the largest number of Angels in VS' history.
"The expanded Angel lineup gives Victoria's Secret the largest group of contract models in its history and the most powerful collection of established and emerging models in the world," the brand said in a statement. They took to Instagram to introduce the 10 new members.
Three of them are Elsa Hosk, Martha Hunt and Stella Maxwell. Hosk is a Swedish model who has walked in VS fashion show since 2011. She began modeling after her father submitted photographs to a local agency. Hunt is a model from North Carolina who has previously walked for the brand's 2013 and 2014 fashion shows. She likes to cook and stays active with surfing and dancing. Meanwhile, Maxwell is a Belgian-born model who walked in the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She was discovered by a New Zealand agent, loves racket sports, hiking and travel.
Kate Grigorieva is a Russian model who is also an accomplished ballroom dancer. She was previously a top-ten finalist for Miss Russia 2012 before moving to the U.S. for a better modeling career.
Taylor Hill is a Colorado native who was scouted at a horse ranch. She has walked the runaway for Dolce & Gabbana, Elle Saab, Georgio Armani and many more. She also likes new music, reading, snowboarding and practicing yoga.
Jac Jagaciak is a Polish model who comes from an athletic family. She has previously walked in the 2013 and 2014 Victoria's Secret runway shows. She also enjoys playing sports and cooking.
Lais Ribeiro is a Brazilian model who has walked for Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Marc Jacobs and more.
Sara Sampaio is a Porteguese model who has won the Portuguese "Best Female Model" Golden Globe multiple times.
Romee Strijd has walked for Acne, Rag & Bone, Alexander McQueen, Badgley Mischka, Jill Sander, Marchesa and Vera Wang and many more. She has a passion for interior design and cooking.
Jasmine Tookes is a 24-year-old model from Calif. She previously appeared in the Victoria's Secret fashion show in 2013. She calls herself "foodie" who loves trying new meals.
