The Victoria’s Secret show has long been a stage for glamorous visions of the models, yet many observers note that the women who walk the runway look quite different in everyday life. This contrast was highlighted on the Real Pod podcast by Danish model Josephine Skriver, one of the brand’s famed angels, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Reflecting on what the runway look conveys, Skriver compared it to the tailored outfits people wear to the office. She explained that some professions require a specific dress code, and the fashion world crafts an image around that idea. Nobody wants to be in business suits all the time, and the pleasure derived from glamour isn’t meant to be constant for anyone, she said.
She also opened up about how others perceive her off the catwalk. Even with prominent billboards and shoots, it can be hard for people to recognize her as the same person who appears in advertising. Skriver noted that when she stands beside large promotional images on city streets, the connection to her real self can feel almost invisible to passersby.
In interviews, she admitted that the photographs rarely depict her as she looks in real life. Sometimes, even her own mother has trouble recognizing her in certain images, revealing how drastically makeup, lighting, and styling can transform a person in a moment. The contrast between the runway persona and everyday identity is a topic that resonates with many who follow fashion campaigns.
On the runway, Skriver has spoken about how the extensive preparation for a photo shoot involves more than makeup and wardrobe. The models’ bodies are often treated with oils, makeup, and glitter to withstand lighting and camera work, which can leave the end result looking quite different from the model’s own perception of herself. This process contributes to the sense that the model is presenting an elevated version of glamour rather than a literal self-image.
Her career has included memorable moments beyond the catwalk, such as vacations or shoots that have become part of the broader public memory of Victoria’s Secret campaigns. These experiences illustrate how the brand blends fantasy with fashion in ways that remain fascinating to fans and observers alike, even as discussions about authenticity and representation continue within the industry. It is clear that the model’s public image is carefully curated, yet the person behind the performances is real and human, with reactions and feelings that surface outside the cameras.