Every time Victoria's Secret gives a new Angel her wings [1], we immediately follow her on Instagram [2] and study up. Such is the case with Elsa Hosk, a 26-year-old Swedeish model who got her wings this Spring. It turns out that Else is quirky and hilarious, and judging from her feed, likes a lot of the same things we do, including cats, iced coffee, sweet potato fries, and selfies.
Elsa's making her catwalk debut this year as an official Victoria's Secret Angel, but she's already walked her fair share of red carpets and four VS runway shows to date. In fact, she's been on the fashion scene for a lot longer than you might think, gracing the covers of Marie Claire, Elle, and GQ. But that's not the only reason we've got our eye on her. Read on to find 10 things you must know about Elsa before next week's big show.
— Additional reporting by Allie Merriam
Elsa's Walked in 4 VS Runway Shows Already
Her first show was in 2011.
She's a Former Athlete
Elsa grew up playing sports. She told us recently, "The muscles I developed playing basketball for so long definitely help maintain a healthy lifestyle now."
Her Street Style Is Easy yet Polished
A denim jacket + flats = our idea of the perfect weekend look.
The streets of New York City are basically her catwalk.
Proof that sneakers with a dress [3] is a winning look.
She's Already Tight With All the Other Angels
Elsa bonded with Jourdan Dunn, Karlie Kloss, Candice Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes and Lily Aldridge at the 2014 Victoria's Secret show in London.
Alessandra Ambrosio, Lily Aldridge and Karlie Kloss boarded the Victoria's Secret jet with Elsa in 2014.
Stella Maxwell, Martha Hunt, Alessandra Ambrosio, Romee Strijd and Elsa took their Victoria's Secret tour to Rome in 2015 too.
On the Red Carpet, She's a Bohemian Goddess
Elsa wore a romantic look to the 2015 amfAR gala in NYC.
A boho mini was Elsa's pick for a 2015 Fresh Air Fund event.
All white was Elsa's pick at the 2014 amfAR gala in NYC.
Holy Abs, This Girl Takes a Mean Selfie
Her Workout Regimen Consists of Hiking, Boxing, and Barre
Her Instagram Will Provide You With a Hefty Dose of Food Porn
The sweet potato fries alone mean she deserves a follow [4].
Elsa also shows love to traditional Swedish food...
... and craft services on set.
Her First VS Gigs Were With Chanel Iman
Elsa and Chanel traveled to Miami in 2012.
And also to Champaign, Illinois in 2011.
She LOVES Iced Coffee
Her Travel Style Is on Point
Hello, Gucci shoes [5].
It's like a photo shoot at arrivals.
Elsa makes even travel sweats look chic.