End of Era: Adriana Lima's Emotional Final Walk

The legendary Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima announced her retirement from the brand after the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in an Instagram post. The Brazillian supermodel has been in the VS catwalk since 1999 at a very young age of 18 years old. Adriana was hailed the "most valuable Victoria's Secret Angel" in 2017 according to an analytics company. 

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Dear Victoria, Thank you for showing me the world, sharing your secrets, and most importantly not just giving me wings but teaching me to fly. ❤️ to the best fans in the 🌎! Love, Adriana 💖

A post shared by Adriana Lima (@adrianalima) on Nov 8, 2018 at 2:00pm PST

"This woman right here... Is not only a supermodel, she’s a SUPER HUMAN!!! My very very first VS job was actually with her and no matter who i was and how new i was she made me feel so beyond welcomed😌 Never in a million years did i think I’d even get to share a runway with this queen! Words can not ever describe the emotions that have come the past two days honoring such a special angel. She is the reason why i wanted to work with VS. Heck, she is VS! So admirable, so driven, SO humble!... I aspire to be like her in so many ways. Thank you, Adriana for all of your continued inspiration! ps December 2nd be ready with your tissues. WE LOVE YOU.", co-angel Jasmine Tookes in an Instagram post.

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This woman right here... Is not only a supermodel, she’s a SUPER HUMAN!!! My very very first VS job was actually with her and no matter who i was and how new i was she made me feel so beyond welcomed😌 Never in a million years did i think I’d even get to share a runway with this queen! Words can not ever describe the emotions that have come the past two days honoring such a special angel. She is the reason why i wanted to work with VS. Heck, she is VS! So admirable, so driven, SO humble!... I aspire to be like her in so many ways. Thank you, Adriana for all of your continued inspiration! ps December 2nd be ready with your tissues. WE LOVE YOU.

A post shared by Jasmine Tookes (@jastookes) on Nov 9, 2018 at 10:09am PST

Many are saddened with the news, most especially her co-angels and fans. Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will never be the same without the Queen. 

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On Thursday the 8th of November Victoria Secret Fashion show 2018 took place 🌺 It is my favourite underwear brand and my huge inspiration🌸 Sadly this is the last show for one of my favorite models of all times - Adriana Lima.🌺She is the true veteran of the brand and she will always remain an angel of Victoria Secret 💫 Let's show her some appreciation! ❤️🌸👑 #adrianalima#adrianalimafans#victoriassecret#inspiration

A post shared by Elizabeth Zolotukhina (@eli__gold) on Nov 11, 2018 at 5:26am PST