The moment was huge for the former supermodel, who retired in 2005 to focus on other career endeavors. Since then, modeling culture has changed significantly, and now, she can do it all at 50.
- Tyra Banks is 50, but you wouldn't know it
- She appeared on the runway once again
- It was all for a Victoria's Secret event
Tyra's glorious return
In an event that has sent shockwaves through the fashion industry, Tyra Banks, the legendary supermodel, made a triumphant return to the Victoria's Secret runway, marking her first appearance in nearly two decades. This article delves into the details of her iconic comeback, her views on the evolving world of modeling, and what the future holds for this multifaceted powerhouse.
When Banks made the decision to retire, she had her sights set on hosting a talk show. At the time, the two career paths—modeling and more "serious" entertaining—were mutually exclusive, she said. Now, she’s happy to see the modeling world embracing diversity in all forms.
October 15 will now be etched in the annals of fashion history as the day Tyra Banks (50, Supermodel and Businesswoman) redefined the meaning of a comeback. Emerging like a phoenix in a dazzling black catsuit paired with a silver crystallized corset, Banks owned the Victoria's Secret 2024 runway with an, "In case you forgot" moment that left fans and fashionistas alike in awe.
Beyond the Runway
Banks's return isn't just a walk; it's a statement. In an era where diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of the fashion conversation, Banks's re-emergence on the scene is a testament to her belief that the industry has evolved.
"I think the world has evolved in such a way that I can be a businesswoman and have my ice cream company and speak at business institutions and get my certificate from my Harvard course and teach at Stanford and, yes, be a Victoria’s Secret model,” she said. “I think the world has changed to see that, as women, we don’t have to be a stereotype and to fit into one mold," Banks shared with 'Harper’s Bazaar'.
Her multifaceted career, spanning from hosting talk shows to launching her own ice cream company, showcases her refusal to be boxed into a single stereotype.
The announcement of her return sent fans into a frenzy, challenging the notion of retirement. Banks, who initially hung up her wings to explore other ventures, including a successful stint as a talk show host, is now reconsidering what retirement means for her. This strategic step back onto the Victoria's Secret stage is just the beginning, with Banks hinting at more surprises to come.
However, she vowed to take it one step at a time, beginning at the Victoria’s Secret runway. "That’s where I want to come out of retirement and then I can assess all of this other stuff and figure out what I want to do and what I don’t want to do," she said.
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As the fashion world waits with bated breath, Tyra Banks remains coy about her future plans. But one thing is clear: her return to the runway is not a one-off event but a prelude to the next chapter of her illustrious career.
Will we see more of her in fashion shows, or will she take a different path? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – Tyra Banks is back and here to stay.
