In 1995, a lingerie company called Victoria's Secret had its first fashion show at the Plaza Hotel in New York. Models wore slinky slips down the runway, accessorized with cardigans and handbags.
Today, that same fashion show is a global phenomenon. 9.1 million people tuned in last year to watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS, which will premiere on Tuesday night at 10 p.m. EST.
And the outfits of 2015 are a far cry from what they were 20 years ago. Brightly colored costumes and huge wings now grace the runway, making the beige satin bras of yesteryear look oddly quaint.
Keep scrolling to see how the show and its models have evolved since 1995.
The first Victoria's Secret Fashion Show took place in 1995 at the Plaza Hotel in New York. The models wore slinky slips and shiny bras.
You can watch more of the 1995 runway show here
By 1996, the fashion show had better lighting, but was still focused on lingerie. Baby dolls were extremely popular.
The show had started to become a bigger deal by 1998. In addition to costumes, wings made their first appearance on the runway this year.
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