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Elsa Hosk

Swedish-Finnish fashion model (born 1988)

Elsa Hosk

Hottest model · place 28

3 K views / day

as of 2026-10-21

Swedish-Finnish model Elsa Hosk built a career across Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, H&M, Anna Sui, Lilly Pulitzer and Guess before becoming a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2015 and walking the brand's annual show from 2011 to 2018, with a heavy presence in its PINK campaigns. A professional basketball background in Sweden gave her the athleticism that later showed up on the runway. Wikipedia page views sit at 3 K views / day.

Forbes profiled her vintage finds, glowy SPF routine and favorite body wash. IMDb, Harper's BAZAAR and People.com all reported that Gigi Hadid defended Hosk's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show walk, saying critics have no clue what it takes to wear the wings. Milenio covered the weight of the wings Hosk wore in the 2026 show, while Metro Mode noted she walked Gucci's catwalk two months after giving birth. Facebook highlighted the stir caused by the immense wings on her return.

The mix of high-fashion credits, a long Victoria's Secret tenure and a sports-honed walk keeps editors and audiences returning. Outlets track her beauty rituals, her comeback moments and the conversation that flares whenever she steps onto a major runway, all feeding a steady stream of daily page views.

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