What will Victoria’s Secret Angel Miranda Kerr Wear?
Victoria’s Secret Angel Miranda Kerr models this year’s Fantasy Treasure Bra, designed exclusively by London Jewelers for Victoria’s Secret in the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Christmas Dreams and Fantasies Catalogue as well as on the runway at the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airing November 29th on the CBS Television Network (10/9C).
This is the first time Miranda has been awarded the prestigious honor of wearing a Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra, stated to be a high point in any model’s career.
[ Also Read: Live Bridal Fashion Shows on Facebook ]Miranda follows in the footsteps of the most legendary supermodels that have had the honor in years past: Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen, Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Marisa Miller and Claudia Schiffer among others.
Valued at $2.5 million, the Fantasy Treasure Bra is handset with nearly 3400 precious gems, including white and yellow diamonds, pearls, citrines and aquamarines, all set in 18 karat white and yellow gold.
[ Also Read: When Beauty Shows Up on Social Media ]The bra is inspired by an underwater dreamland of luxury, exotic glamour and sexy aquatic Angels. The centerpiece tassel is adorned with two exquisite white diamonds, over 8 carats each, and two astonishing yellow diamonds, over 14 carats each.
Overall, the bra features 142 carats of diamonds. All of the magnificent gems were embroidered onto Victoria’s Secret Gorgeous Push-up Bra frame with custom scalloping. The intricate design of the bra required an inspection of over 10,000 stones from around the world to find the perfect colored, sized and shaped gems. Every stone was meticulously hand placed by master craftsmen in 500 hours of skilled work, according to Victoria’s Secret.
The Fantasy Bra is featured in the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Christmas Dreams and Fantasies Catalogue arriving in mailboxes nationwide (U.S.) on October 21st.
Victoria’s Secret is a leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products.
