Victoria’s Secret’s iconic wings are taking flight once again, but this time they’re soaring without any cruelty! In a fabulous fashion revolution, the brand has decided to ditch real feathers for dazzling faux alternatives for the models’ Angel wings at its upcoming fashion show, which will include performances by Tyla, Lisa of BLACKPINK, and headliner Cher. This chic shift (all thanks to a nudge from PETA) marks a major leap towards more ethical fashion practices, proving that you can achieve spectacular runway glamour without ruffling any feathers—literally!

In what marks a significant victory for animal rights, Victoria’s Secret has committed to using only faux feathers in its future fashion shows. This decision comes after months of dialogue with PETA, which highlighted the harsh realities birds face for the sake of fashion. The brand previously utilized up to 620,000 feathers from chickens, pheasants, and ostriches in a single event, often sourced from birds subjected to severe cruelty.

PETA warmly welcomed this change, emphasizing that modern fashion should celebrate innovation without inflicting pain. In recognition of Victoria’s Secret’s new policy, PETA celebrated by sending the company a vegan cake adorned with faux-feather decorations, symbolizing the sweet success of compassionate decision-making in the fashion industry.

“PETA is tickled PINK that the return of Victoria’s Secret’s iconic fashion show will reflect modern values by ditching cruel and archaic feathers to create dazzling designs that no bird died for,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “Fashion is all about creativity and innovation, and Victoria’s Secret is setting a fabulous example for other designers to follow.”

Supporting this ethical shift, industry icons like Stella McCartney, who have long advocated for animal-free fashion, bolster campaigns encouraging designers to make feather-free commitments. PETA’s recent involvement in high-profile fashion events, including a public appeal to Dior during Paris Fashion Week, underscores the ongoing efforts to make fashion both fabulous and feather-free.