Ah, ’tis the season—and no, we don’t mean “pumpkin spice” just yet. But it’s the time of year where a new class of Victoria’s Secret Angels gets its wings.

We may be a few months away from the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, but preparations are well underway for the most extravagant, glittery catwalk of them all (which, rumor has it, will take place in Shanghai, China). We know this not only because of the influx of street-style photos coming out of a nondescript city block suspiciously close to the lingerie giant’s New York HQ, but also because the models confirmed to walk the show have flooded our Instagram feeds with their big casting news—and the excitement is palpable.

Scroll down to see all the models who have been confirmed so far, from seasoned Angels to newcomers.

Alanna Arrington

PHOTO: Michael Stewart

“SOOOOO i’ve got some news for y’all…. i’m confirmed to walk in the 2017 VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW!!!!!! ??????,” the model wrote on Instagram. “A million thank you’s to @ed_razek @johndavidpfeiffer @10magazine @monica.mitro for bringing me back again this year!!! let the countdown to the @victoriassecret runway begin??.”

Maria Borges

PHOTO: Pascal Le Segretain

“My heart is full of happiness right now ?? ,” Borges wrote. “Thank you very much @victoriassecret for giving the opportunity to these beautiful models to shine ✨ @officialamilnaestevao @heriethpaul @alecia_morais @mayowanicholas and others ✨ Congratulations on getting the Victoria’s Secret 2017. Looking forward to slaying the runway with you all. Much love MB.♥️”

Sanne Vloet

The Dutch model will be walking the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show catwalk for the third time.

Georgia Fowler

PHOTO: Gotham

“With all things celestial this week …I can say, I am truly over the moon to be confirmed in the #VSFashionShow! ⚡️?⭐️??,” Fowler said on Instagram. “Huge shout out to @ed_razek @johndavidpfeiffer @monica.mitro @10magazine for giving me this magnificent opportunity!”

Herieth Paul

PHOTO: MARTIN BUREAU

Paul announced her casting in the 2017 show with a promise to champion representation on the runway: “I will give my best on the runway and make sure to represent all the girls out there with dreams bigger than themselves,” she wrote on Instagram. “May this announcement bring hope and determination to anyone who reads it.”

Daniela Braga

PHOTO: Taylor Hill

The Brazilian model used the news of her confirmation to reflect on her journey to her fourth Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. “I was constantly bullied throughout school and suffered depression when I was younger,” Braga explained on Instagram. “I did not have a lot of support when I started my career. I moved to NY and did not speak English and heard a lot of NO’s. I went through a lot but persevered. Today, I am beyond happy to share with you that I will be on the VSFS 2017!!! Never give up on your dreams .Thank you @ed_razek @monica.mitro @johndavidpfeiffer @10magazine for giving me this opportunity for the 4th time I can not even explain how happy and grateful I am. Thank you to all of my fans who have been supporting me always!!! ????????????”

Barbara Fialho

Fialho shared a throwback backstage photo on Instagram to celebrate her casting.

Kate Grigorieva

PHOTO: Marc Piasecki

“Yes!Yes!Yes!?I’m doing a show @victoriassecret Fashion Show ???,” Grigorieva wrote on Instagram. “Thank you so much @ed_razek @monica.mitro @10magazine @johndavidpfeiffer ❤️#vsfashionshow and thanks to everyone who follows my life and worried about me??❤️”

Alexina Graham

Welcome to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show family, Graham!

Maggie Laine

PHOTO: Pascal Le Segretain

Laine is coming back for round two at the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Grace Bol

PHOTO: Gotham

Fashion Month favorite Bol is joining the Victoria’s Secret ranks this year. “I walk in to VS @victoriassecret callback yesterday with out expectation and it is beyond my dream to announce that I will be walking in #victoriassecret #vsfs2017,” she shared on Instagram.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart #sophianeophitou @10magazine @ed_razek @monica.mitro @johndavidpfeiffer and the amazing VS team for making my dream come true. I can’t wait to see you all soon. ??☺️❤️❤️❤️❤️??????”

Bruna Lírio and Gizele Oliveira

What’s better than booking the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show? Being confirmed with your friend!

Estelle Chen

Chen wrote on Instagram that this casting fulfills one of her teenage dreams.

Daria Khlystun

The Ukranian model already has her end-of-the-runway kiss down.

Blanca Padilla

PHOTO: Samir Hussein

On Instagram, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show veteran went deep about what the experience of going through the preparation and casting has taught her. “It takes a while to understand what a great key failure is,” she wrote. “And once you get that, everything becomes more beautiful in any area of your life. I have a LONG way of learning! But I just wanted this process to be part of who I really am, so I set that goal. I worked not only my body but my mind to live the previous days and the casting day itself with a different perspective. Had up and downs on nerve wrecking (of course), but I allowed myself to feel the real excitement it brings and a lot less insecurities. It wasn’t that easy cause I’m emotional and when you walk in there your whole perfect plan kind of falls apart! I remember my legs shaking while walking in my first VS casting. But I wanted to leave that room knowing that I gave all I could and I would be able to find peace within any answer. And I left it with tears in my eyes but of joy! What a great experience. I wanted this YES, but I worked for it and I am proud of myself, for getting it AND for how I went through it. Why are we so scared to be proud of ourselves? CELEBRATE YOURSELF. Celebrate your progress. All I want to say with this is try to turn your failures around because they’re only teaching us, work on your self love and DO NOT GIVE UP. Nowadays we managed to made it a hard job to LOVE ourselves but don’t stop working on it. Authenticity is something that will never stop shining. And whoever this reaches, here’s a message for you that I truly believe: you’re incredibly valuable, you have so much to give to yourself and others. Every single one of us. Do not give up. Realize your power. I take this with me forever so Thank You @victoriassecret @10magazine @ed_razek @monica.mitro @johndavidpfeiffer ❤️for the opportunity to go through it again and for the 2 past ones, and being able to learn along the way, and THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! for the incredible experience that is coming our way! I CAN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE THAT I AM WALKING THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW AGAIN. DON’T KNOW HOW TO EXPRESS HOW GRATEFUL I AM. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️?❤️? also big thank you to everyone involved in my progress and life.. you know who you are, I feel incredibly lucky. Gracias ESPAÑA ❤️??❤️??❤️”

Leomie Anderson

Anderson will be returning to the glittery runway for her third Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Megan Williams

PHOTO: Michael Stewart

Such an honor to be welcomed back a 2nd year to walk the @victoriassecret fashion show and this famous Pink carpet ? grateful to you guys @ed_razek @johndavidpfeiffer @monica.mitro @10magazine Let’s do this‼️ #VSFashionShow
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Mélie Tiacoh

PHOTO: Gotham

Third time’s the charm for Tiacoh, who will be walking her first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2017.

Vanessa Moody

Moody found an appropriately on-brand backdrop to announce she’ll appear at this year’s show.

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