Chinese models Liu Wen and Ming Xi walk the runway at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Nov 9 , 2018

Adriana Lima and other models walk the runway in New York City. Photo: Reuters

Kelsey Merritt joins the taping of the extravaganza as the first Filipino model at the event which will be broadcast in December

An emotional Adriana Lima bowed her head in thanks and crossed her hands over her heart as she made her 18th and final runway walk in the annual holiday Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, her long white feather “angel wings” gently blowing as the crowd cheered.

Brazilian model Adriana Lima bows as she makes her 18th and final runway walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Photo: AFP

A tribute video played during taping of the extravaganza, declaring Lima “the greatest angel of all time” while Fatboy Slim’s Praise You played.

The show will be broadcast on December 2 on ABC and in 190 countries around the world.

Model Elsa Hosk presents the diamond-studded Fantasy Bra during the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York. Photo: Reuters

Swedish model Elsa Hosk sported the Fantasy Bra, an extravagant piece featuring more than 2,100 diamonds.

It’s designed exclusively for the lingerie brand by Atelier Swarovski and allegedly worth US$1 million.

Chinese model Liu Wen walks the runway in New York. Photo: AFP

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Leona Liu

Leona Liu is the former Editor of STYLE, covering a variety of lifestyle topics from fashion to design. She has previously worked at iconic titles like VOGUE, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, National Geographic and most recently, the design magazine Perspective.