Moura's VS Debut Sparks 'Melon Season' Jokes and Casting Criticism

The Brazilian influencer Gabriela Moura debuted at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in October, wearing a revealing red PINK outfit that highlighted her curves. While thousands of fans celebrated the milestone on Instagram, critics questioned the brand’s casting decisions, with comments ranging from "melon season" jokes to harsh remarks about who gets booked.

Casting Choices Under Scrutiny

Moura stepped onto the runway in a daring red-and-white ensemble featuring a tiny red bra-style top with a plunging neckline and a cropped white PINK T-shirt. She paired this with a matching red miniskirt displaying "PINK" in oversized white letters, along with red-and-white striped socks. Her long brunette hair was styled in voluminous waves, accessorized with large hoop earrings.

In an Instagram post on October 17, 2025, Moura expressed immense gratitude, writing, “My first Victoria’s Secret fashion show!!!” and stating, “Words cannot express how thankful i am right now. my biggest dream came trueee.” The post garnered over 796,000 likes. Admirers commented “Stunning” and “Sweet Beauty,” while one follower cheekily noted, “Melon season!!” referencing her cleavage-baring look.

However, not all reactions were positive. One critic remarked, “They really book ANYONE these days,” a comment that received 12 likes. Another user questioned the brand’s standards, asking, “I am still trying to work out how Victoria Secrets class her as a plus size model.” Several others challenged the plus-size label, with one arguing, “Them calling this plus size is crazy. She’s gorgeous but not plus size,” and another asking, “How can you be PLUS SIZE????” A Portuguese-language comment also expressed disbelief regarding the description, though screenshots do not confirm official classification by the brand.

Supporters defended her appearance, with one writing, “Natural attractive beauty,” and another declaring, “Stole the show!!” An enthusiastic follower added, “You were my favorite angel!!!” noting that her “curves left no crumbs.”

Prior Beach and Lingerie Features

• Moura displayed her figure in a cheeky bikini during a beach outing.
• She wore a tiny orange two-piece, highlighting her bronzed physique.
• A skimpy black bikini showcased her sculpted abs, drawing follower praise.
• Fans declared her “The Perfect Woman” after she posed in a revealing red bikini.
• She earned “Goddess” compliments while modeling barely-there yellow lingerie.

Preparations for 2026 Runway

Moura is preparing for a second consecutive appearance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, scheduled for October 18, 2026. On September 17, 2026, she shared a TikTok video practicing her walk in a parking garage. She wore a plunging black PINK top with tiny pink polka dots and pink trim, which accentuated her cleavage, along with a matching pink polka-dot waistband visible above black leggings.

Accessorizing with pink hoop earrings, a black shoulder bag, and oversized pink sunglasses, Moura captioned the clip: “Practicing my walk bc I’m making my way to the VS Fashion Show runway for the second year in a row!!!” The video attracted more than 86,000 likes. Comments included “Ur so hot it hurts,” which received over 5,900 likes, and “They better give u wingssss.” One admirer compared her to Adriana Lima, writing, “The next Adriana Lima even you more pretty.”

Sun-Soaked Bikini Clip

In a TikTok posted on June 9, 2026, Moura lounged outdoors in a brown bikini top with thin halter straps and a plunging neckline. She adjusted the front of the swimwear while filming, accessorizing with oversized square sunglasses, a brown crocheted headscarf, gold necklaces, and bracelets. Captioning the clip “I love lifeeeee,” she used ocean-themed emojis. The video received over 85,000 likes, with followers commenting “Those are spectacular” and “Stunning views.”

Holiday-Inspired Lingerie Look

On November 1, 2025, Moura modeled a festive Victoria’s Secret outfit in a TikTok video. The ensemble featured a plunging red bra with sparkling embellishments and a tiny red miniskirt with silver accents and fluffy white trim. She completed the look with red wrist cuffs featuring white feather-like trim and fluffy red shoulder accessories. Her long brunette hair cascaded in waves as she posed in a brightly lit room.

“One of my fav @Victoria’s Secret outfitsssss,” she wrote, adding crying-face, heart, bow, and star emojis. The video accumulated more than 651,000 likes and over 700 comments, with one user asking, “how are you glowing.”