From '90s pin-ups such as Eva Herzigova right through to Gisele and Miranda Kerr, take a peek at the best Victoria's Secret Angels to ever hit the catwalk
From '90s pin-ups such as Eva Herzigova right through to Gisele and Miranda Kerr, take a peek at the best Victoria's Secret Angels to ever hit the catwalk
Miranda Kerr
After much toing and froing, US lingerie firm Victoria's Secret has finally confirmed the date for the launch of its first ever British store: Tuesday 24th July. Would-be angels can dust off their wings and shop the underwear collections from next week in the Westfield Stratford shop in east London (to coincide with the start of the Olympics nearby), with a flagship store flinging open its doors to customers a couple of weeks later. In celebration of the brand's debut on these shores, we've rounded up the best VS models (aka the Angels) to ever hit the catwalk, from '90s pin-ups such as Stephanie Seymour and Eva Herzigova right through to Brazilian sex bomb Gisele and current Victoria's Secret star Miranda Kerr. Did your favourite make the cut?
Picture left, when: 2011
Where: New York
Show highlights: A whole host of musical stars including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj and Maroon 5 joined the Victoria's Secret Angels on the NYC catwalk to provide the soundtrack to the most recent (and, in our opinion, the best) show. What's more, star Angel Miranda Kerr got the honour of wearing a pearl-studded bra that cost an eye-watering $2.5million. Now that's what we call a show!
Miranda Kerr
After much toing and froing, US lingerie firm Victoria's Secret has finally confirmed the date for the launch of its first ever British store: Tuesday 24th July. Would-be angels can dust off their wings and shop the underwear collections from next week in the Westfield Stratford shop in east London (to coincide with the start of the Olympics nearby), with a flagship store flinging open its doors to customers a couple of weeks later. In celebration of the brand's debut on these shores, we've rounded up the best VS models (aka the Angels) to ever hit the catwalk, from '90s pin-ups such as Stephanie Seymour and Eva Herzigova right through to Brazilian sex bomb Gisele and current Victoria's Secret star Miranda Kerr. Did your favourite make the cut?
Picture left, when: 2011
Where: New York
Show highlights: A whole host of musical stars including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj and Maroon 5 joined the Victoria's Secret Angels on the NYC catwalk to provide the soundtrack to the most recent (and, in our opinion, the best) show. What's more, star Angel Miranda Kerr got the honour of wearing a pearl-studded bra that cost an eye-watering $2.5million. Now that's what we call a show!
Candice Swanepoel
When: 2011
Where: New York
Show highlights: South African stunner Candice Swanepoel may have been strutting her stuff in the VS catwalk shows since 2008, but it's only in the last year that her career as an Angel really took off (pardon the pun!). Here she is flaunting those vital statistics that have been sending men gaga the world over.
Adriana Lima
When: 2011
Where: New York
Show highlights: Kapow! Brazilian model Adriana Lima goes all comic book superheroe with her look at the Victoria's Secret catwalk show last year.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
When: 2010
Where: New York
Show highlights: 2010 was the year that the Brit models stormed the Victoria's Secret runway, including Devon-born beauty Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, seen here in a billowing checked get-up.
Lily Donaldson
When: 2010
Where: New York
Show highlights: Rosie wasn't the only UK model to walk the famous catwalk. Lily Donaldson joined her in a bejewelled dress, angel wings and a spiked crown as they took part in the US lingerie brand's annual fashion spectacular, which was opened by a performance from Katy Perry in her signature cartoonish attire.
Alessandra Ambrosio
When: 2009
Where: New York
Show highlights: The Black Eyed Peas provided the soundtrack to the 2009 show, where Victoria's Secret regular Alessandra Ambrosio wowed in this shredded pink look complete with rubber stockings, long gloves and mirrored wedges.
Marisa Miller
When: 2009
Where: New York
Show highlights: Blonde beauty Marisa Miller took part in the 2009 VS show modelling some black briefs, peep-toe heels and long gloves. Oh yeah, and a diamond encrusted bra that will set you back a cool $3million.
Doutzen Kroes
When: 2009
Where: New York
Show highlights: Feathers, sparkle, outrageous outfits... this look from Doutzen Kroes could only be from a Victoria's Secret show.
Heidi Klum
When: 2008
Where: Miami
Show highlights: R 'n' B star Usher took to the stage alongside Heidi Klum and the rest of the Angels clan in 2008's Florida show.
Karolina Kurkova
When: 2007
Where: Los Angeles
Show highlights: The 2007 show made the switch from New York to LA with one thing grabbing all the headlines: the Spice Girls reuniting as the musical act. This sparkly ensemble on Karolina Kurkova was almost as eye-catching.
Noemie Lenoir
When: 2007
Where: Los Angeles
Show highlights: French model Noemie Lenoir gives us her best model pout in a dramatic feathered creation at the 2007 show.
Erin Wasson
When: 2007
Where: Los Angeles
Show highlights: Texan model Erin Wasson shows us what she's got on the VS runway in 2007.
Gisele Bundchen
When: 2006
Where: Los Angeles
Show highlights: Old Trousersnake himself, Justin Timberlake, serenaded the models as they strutted down the 2006 VS catwalk, including uber-supe Gisele.
Karolina Kurkova
When: 2006
Where: Los Angeles
Show highlights: Sparkly lingerie + killer figure + wings = Victoria's Secret Angel.
Alessandra Ambrosio
When: 2006
Where: Los Angeles
Show highlights: Wowzers! We're surprised Alessandra Ambrosio can still stand up with those huge angel wings attached to her back. All in a day's work...
Heidi Klum
When: 2005
Where: New York
Show highlights: Heidi Klum is the epitome of the Victoria's Secret Angel in twinkling lingerie and wings at the 2005 show, where then-husband Seal joined her on the runway.
Tyra Banks
When: 2005
Where: New York
Show highlights: Ricky Martin and trumpeter Chris Botti created a carnival party atmosphere at the 2005 show, where Tyra Banks took to the runway in this colourful outfit.
Alessandra Ambrosio
When: 2005
Where: New York
Show highlights: When you think of the key VS Angels, you picture Alessandra Ambrosio. Here she is flaunting her model credentials in 2005.
Gisele Bundchen
When: 2003
Where: New York
Show highlights: After a year's break for a Victoria's Secret tour instead of the usual show, the Angels were back in NYC in 2003. Music came from the likes of Sting, Mary J. Blige and Eve, while Gisele led the Angels pack.
Naomi Campbell
When: 2003
Where: New York
Show highlights: Naomi Campbell's last appearance as a Victoria's Secret Angel was back in 2003, where she modelled this shredded top and patterned briefs.
Heidi Klum
When: 2003
Where: New York
Show highlights: Another Victoria's Secret show, another appearance from Heidi Klum.
Carmen Kass
When: 2003
Where: New York
Show highlights: Estonian beauty Carman Kass was one of the 2003 Angels, wearing this baby pink lingerie and a fluffy white coat.
Gisele Bundchen
When: 2003
Where: New York
Show highlights: Another shot of Gisele. Just because.
Liya Kebede
When: 2002
Where: New York
Show highlights: A mixed bag of acts provided the musical entertainment think Destiny's Child, Marc Antony and Phil Collins while models such as Liya Kebede hit the catwalk.
Tyra Banks
When: 2001
Where: New York
Show highlights: 2001 saw Victoria's Secret first incorporate musical acts into the show, with Mary J. Blige and Andrea Bocelli adding extra spice to the lingerie spectacular.
Heidi Klum
When: 2000
Where: Cannes
Show highlights: With the musical acts yet to make an appearance at the Victoria's Secret shows, it was left to the Angels, including Heidi Klum, to wow us. And wow us they did.
Tyra Banks
When: 2000
Where: Cannes
Show highlights: American Tyra Banks also made the trip to the South of France to take part in the VS show.
Eva Herzigova
When: 2000
Where: Cannes
Show highlights: Nineties supermodel Eva Herzigova strutted her stuff for Victoria's Secret in 2000.
Stephanie Seymour
When: 2000
Where: Cannes
Show highlights: Sex bomb Stephanie Seymour showed off her a-may-zing bod in a sparkling bodice and sheer pleated skirt at the 2000 VS catwalk show.
Karen Mulder
When: 1999
Where: New York
Show highlights: Karen Mulder dons a black lingerie set, stockings and suspenders to make her appearance on the US underwear firm's catwalk back in 1999.
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