Victoria's Secret Shuts Down Website Amid "Security Incident"

Victoria’s Secret shared it has shut down its retail website citing a “security incident,” that the company is currently working to resolve. 

By Olivia Evans May 29, 2025 2:39 PM
| Updated May 29, 2025 4:08 PM
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Victoria’s Secret is not keeping its website issue under wraps. 

Indeed, the intimates seller shut down its website the evening of May 28, sharing the company was dealing with a “security issue.”

“Valued customer, we identified and are taking steps to address a security incident,” the retailer wrote on its website May 29. “We have taken down our website and some in store services as a precaution.”

Although Victoria’s Secret executives did not specify what kind of security issue they were dealing with, they ensured they would be up and running again as soon as possible. 

“Our team is working around the clock to fully restore operations. We appreciate your patience during this process,” the statement continued. “In the meantime, our Victoria’s Secret and PINK stores remain open and we look forward to serving you.”

Victoria’s Secret website issue comes less than a year after the brand’s big comeback with its fashion show return for the first time since its 2019 cancellation. 

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Although the fashion show’s brief hiatus was preceded by a slew of backlash against the lack of inclusivity by not only the show, but the brand itself, CFO of then-parent company L Brands Stuart Burgdoerfer stated the decision came from a perspective to “evolve the marketing” for Victoria’s Secret, citing that the annual show gave no impact on sales. 

However, the decision was ceremoniously undone in 2024, three years after Victoria’s Secret spun off of L Brand’s ownership to be a standalone company. 

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“We’ve read the comments and heard you,” Victoria’s Secret wrote in an Instagram post last May announcing the return of the fashion show. “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is BACK and will reflect who we are today, plus everything you know and love—the glamour, runway, wings, musical entertainment, and more! Stay tuned…it only gets more iconic from here.”

And iconic it did become. After all, the show saw supermodel Adriana Lima’s first grand return to the runway since 2018. 

It’s so exciting because this is where everything started for me back in 1999,” Adriana gushed to E! News while prepping for the show in October. “I don’t know. It’s insane—it’s crazy.”

Keep reading for more star sightings at the 2024 event… 

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.

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