This Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show model is honing her fiery side.
Mika Schneider responded to online haters who accused her of looking unenthused on the runway at the Oct. 15 event, firing back to claims that she was totally “over it” with her walk.
In an Oct. 17 Instagram post, the 23-year-old donned a black mini skirt and white tank top with the letters IDGAF—shorthand for “I don’t give a f--k”—and reenacted her runway walk in front of a video screen displaying her appearance from the show. The clip also included audio of British personality Gemma Collins saying, “It was a bit of laugh. It’s tongue in cheek, Danielle. It’s tongue in cheek. It’s funny.”
“Thank you @victoriassecret for letting us show and embrace our own ATTITUDES,” Mika wrote in the caption. “Promise I'm not a mean girl.”
During the fashion show—which was held for the first time since 2018 and featured veteran angels like Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Adriana Lima and Tyra Banks—Mika donned a set of sparkly silver underwear with matching heels and draped the look in a sheer pink floor-length dress. What viewers seemed to take note of, however, was her demeanor.
While walking down the catwalk, Mika held a stoic face before reaching her mark at the end of the runway, where she paused for a quick pose by placing her right hand on her hip. She then strutted away, maintaining the same facial expression throughout.
Viewers online took notice of her performance, with one user on X (formerly Twitter) writing, “she was so done.”
Another joked, “Me clocking out of work after doing the bare minimum.”
And though some criticized Mika’s runway attitude, many others thought she slayed. As one fan put it, “it’s hard being hot.”
“You were a clear standout to me,” another wrote. “my number one fav.”
Read on to see more of the stars that graced the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Lisa
The Blackpink singer opened the show with a daring performance of "Rockstar."
Candice Swanepoel
The former Victoria's Secret Angel commanded the runway in a pair of wings bearing the brand's name.
Irina Shayk
She sported a starry train and bodysuit with mesh detailing.
Tyra Banks
The America's Next Top Model creator made her return to the catwalk after alomost 20 years.
Gigi Hadid
Gigi said she was channeling bestie Taylor Swift during her moment, appearing from a lifted platform under the stage.
Bella Hadid
After stepping away from modeling, Bella returned to the spotlight with a crimson-coated look.
Kate Moss
The fashion icon hit the runway for her first-ever VS appearance.
Lila Moss
Kate Moss' daughter also made her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut.
Behati Prinsloo
She strutted her stuff in a black dress with a high slit.
Ashley Graham
The America's Next Top Model host was ready to be on top.
Adriana Lima
Plaid was in for the supermodel at the 2024 Victoria's Secret show.
Alessandra Ambrosio
It was time to embrace the Halloween spirit with a devilish winged style.
Barbara Palvin
With husband Dylan Sprouse in the crowd cheering her own, the model own the runway in a sheer gown and metallic wings.
Joan Smalls
There was nothing small about her dramatic entrance.
Liu Wen
Fifteen years after making history as the first Chinese woman to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show, the model made a stunning comeback on the catwalk.
Doutzen Kroes
The longtime Victoria's Secret Angel hit the runway before Cher went on to finish the show with a performance of "Believe."
Taylor Hill
Her outfit was completed with the brand's iconic pink and white stripe print.
Awar Odhiang
The vibrant pink look is sure to ruffle some feathers.
Vittoria Ceretti
Icy wings completed the angelic outfit.
Mika Schneider
The French model said "oui" to this pink look.
Valentina Sampaio
Her black lingerie was topped with a netted overlay.
Maty Fall
Prepare to fall in love with the Senegal native's runway look.
Alex Consani
POV: The TikToker at her first Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Mayowa Nichlolas
Her silky wings accentuated the sleek style.
Grace Elizabeth
The former Victoria's Secret PINK model was thinking, well, pink with this getup.
Anok Yai
Anok spead her wings during her VS runway debut.
Imaan Hammam
She topped off her lingerie with a statement-making baby pink shawl.
Blesnya Minher
This see-through outfit was sheer genius.
Devyn Garcia
Get wrapped up in the model's dreamy look.
Cher
The iconic singer proved she's going to keep turning back time with her fabulous fashions.