At age 21, Solange Omon made her debut on the international stage. Originally from Cameroon, she won the “Angels Among Us” contest. On October 18, 2026, in Los Angeles, she walked the runway for Victoria’s Secret for the first time. She then joined the ranks of the modeling world’s biggest names and earned the title of the brand’s newest Angel.
A daily life balanced between school and modeling
Based in Maine, in the United States, Solange Omon juggled full-time studies with a modeling career. She was also involved in community service, working with young Black people and those from immigrant backgrounds. As the eldest of six children, she had already participated in multicultural fashion shows in her region.
The “Angels Among Us” contest then gave her an opportunity to advance her career. Through this competition, chronicled in a YouTube series, Victoria’s Secret was searching for its new Angel. Solange Omon made it to the finals alongside Andreína Martínez and Tatyana Tinsley. The brand ultimately named her the winner on the night of the fashion show. Her victory came with a one-year contract with IMG Models.
First Steps Alongside Top Models
For her debut, the young Cameroonian shared the runway with Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Candice Swanepoel. She also walked the runway alongside Gigi and Bella Hadid, Anok Yai, and Imaan Hammam. For her first appearance, she thus walked alongside several generations of models.
The event also marked the return of the Fantasy Bra, which had been absent from the runway since 2018. Worn by Kylie Jenner, this creation—designed in collaboration with jeweler Jacob & Co.—is reportedly worth $50 million. With its 4,410 diamonds, it is indeed the most expensive Fantasy Bra in the brand’s history.
Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae, Megan Moroney, and the group KATSEYE set the pace for the runway appearances. With a mix of music, silhouettes, and spectacular wings, the fashion show finally returned to the elements that made it famous.
A New Level of Visibility for the Young Model
The audience was packed with celebrities. Nicole Kidman, Timothée Chalamet, Kris Jenner, and Patrick Schwarzenegger were all in attendance. Singers Victoria Monét and Tinashe were also in attendance at the fashion show, as was fashion designer Law Roach. In addition, the brand had invited 500 people to attend the show. Online, the event reached a peak of 3.64 million concurrent viewers. This audience figure underscores the level of exposure provided to its new faces.
For Solange Omon, this event marks the beginning of a new chapter. After participating in local fashion shows and competition tryouts, she now enjoys international exposure. She can also count on a modeling agency contract to further her career. Her first steps with Victoria’s Secret thus serve as a starting point. She now needs to gain new experiences beyond this victory.
By Linka ATETA.
