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The actress recreated the lingerie label's runway imagery for Halloween, prompting two comments from Victoria's Secret and calls from fans for a future show appearance.

Keke Palmer revealed a Victoria's Secret Angel-inspired Halloween look on Instagram on 27 October 2026, wearing enormous pink feathered wings and a crystal-covered lingerie set for a staged runway shoot that drew a response from the brand.

The actress and singer shared photographs and an Instagram Reel ahead of Halloween on 31 October. Victoria's Secret commented on the video, 'Not a costume, a calling.' The company also responded to her photographs with a second message praising the elaborate presentation.

Palmer captioned the Reel, 'Forever your angel. Happy Halloween.' The video used audio introducing a Victoria's Secret fashion show, while her photographs included a mock catalogue cover bearing her name.

Palmer Creates Her Own Angel Runway

Palmer wore a pink, crystal-embellished bra with matching low-rise bottoms. Pale pink and peach fabric panels extended from the hips, while the large feathered wings spread behind her shoulders in graduated blush and sunset tones.

Metallic pink lace-up heels completed the outfit. She accessorised with dangling earrings and a statement necklace featuring a teardrop-shaped pendant. Her copper-red hair was styled in long, voluminous waves, with shimmering eye makeup and a glossy lip.

The photographs presented the look in several settings and poses. One image showed Palmer against a pink backdrop, framed by the wings. Another placed her on a runway-style set, while a further photograph showed her extending her arms beside the oversized feathers. Finally, there was also a mock catalogue cover featuring the wording 'Introducing Keke by Victoria's Secret' and a Halloween 2026 designation.

Stylist Molly Dixon and makeup artist Kevin Luong worked on the look. The styling drew on the large wings, crystal-covered lingerie and elaborate presentation associated with Victoria's Secret's runway shows.

Victoria's Secret Leaves Two Comments

The lingerie brand responded directly to Palmer's Reel with the message, 'Not a costume, a calling.' Beneath the photographs, Victoria's Secret added, 'You're unreal. How are we supposed to scroll away from this?'

The first comment was attached to a video that presented Palmer as an Angel, while the second appeared alongside her photographs and mock catalogue artwork. Both messages were public reactions of the company to her Halloween posts, both expressing appreciation for the tribute without announcing or hinting towards an official partnership between the two.

The Halloween reveal followed the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show held in Los Angeles on 18 October. That event included performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae, Megan Moroney, and KATSEYE.

Fans Call for a Future Runway Appearance

Fans joined the comments with suggestions that Palmer should take part in a future Victoria's Secret show. One Instagram user wrote, 'We all coming to watch you wear that diamond bra next year. @victoriassecret you've got your girl!'

Choreographer Laurieann Gibson reacted, 'Eatinggggggggggg sis!' Makeup artist Shayla commented, 'Girl that face card is lethal.' Another user praised the costume with the message, 'Keke understood the Halloween assignment. The angel look is too cute, she nailed it!'

A report published on 28 October said Palmer's Reel had attracted more than 346,000 likes and 6,000 comments at the time. The brand's 'Not a costume, a calling' response had also received more than 20,000 likes by that report's count.

For now, Palmer's photographs and Reel remain a Halloween tribute that earned an enthusiastic response from Victoria's Secret, rather than confirmation of a place on its modelling roster. Palmer has been busy with her acting career in recent years, appearing in the film I Love Boosters earlier this year and being a main cast member of Peacock's The 'Burbs since 2025. She is set to voice a character for The Angry Bird Movie 3 on December.