Every year in December, the Victoria’s Secret Angels dress (or undress) to impress on the fashion show runway. While the event features a host of lavish lingerie-wearing models in angel wings, the centerpiece of the show arguably is the Fantasy Bra.
While Jeweller recognises that the item is not strictly jewellery, it’s interesting to note that a renowned jeweller is contracted to create the majestic bra each year and it will typically feature a combination of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and pearls.
This year, Jasmine Tookes will be the model on the catwalk sparkling in the 2016 Fantasy Bra. The extravagant item is always the final piece shown on the catwalk.
The first Fantasy Bra was created in 1996 and worn by Claudia Schiffer, however, it was not until 2001 that the item became a regular highlight of the event.
While the bras are for sale, none has ever been bought (perhaps because of their staggering prices), so they are consequently dismantled at the end of the season. Luckily, we can still see them all! Below is every Fantasy Bra to be featured on the runway, each one worn by a famous model from around the globe, including Australia’s Miranda Kerr.
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Every year in December, the Victoria’s Secret Angels dress (or undress) to impress on the fashion show runway. While the event features a host of lavish lingerie-wearing models in angel wings, the centerpiece of the show arguably is the Fantasy Bra.
While Jeweller recognises that the item is not strictly jewellery, it’s interesting to note that a renowned jeweller is contracted to create the majestic bra each year and it will typically feature a combination of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and pearls.
This year, Jasmine Tookes will be the model on the catwalk sparkling in the 2016 Fantasy Bra. The extravagant item is always the final piece shown on the catwalk.
The first Fantasy Bra was created in 1996 and worn by Claudia Schiffer, however, it was not until 2001 that the item became a regular highlight of the event.
While the bras are for sale, none has ever been bought (perhaps because of their staggering prices), so they are consequently dismantled at the end of the season. Luckily, we can still see them all! Below is every Fantasy Bra to be featured on the runway, each one worn by a famous model from around the globe, including Australia’s Miranda Kerr.
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The Fantasy Bras
2016- Victoria’s Secret model Jasmine Tookes has been selected to don the Fantasy Bra, which is adorned with emeralds and Swarovski crystal beads set in 18-carat gold. Dubbed the 'Bright Night Fantasy Bra', this piece was made in collaboration with jewellery and handbag designer Eddie Borgo and jewellery retailer AW Mouzannar. It reportedly took more than 700 hours to create, contains more than 450 carats of gemstones and is valued at US$3 million (AU$4.04 m).
2015- Lily Aldridge was selected to wear the Fireworks Fantasy Bra, which was adorned with blue topaz and yellow sapphire, set in 18-carat gold and weighing in at 1, 364 carats. This piece was crafted by Victoria's Secret's traditional jeweller Mouawad. It took more than 685 hours to create and is valued at US$2 million (AU$2.6 m).
2014- Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima will wear two bras valued at US$2 million each. Crafted by jeweller Pascal Mouawad, both bras feature 16,000 gemstones, including diamonds, rubies and sapphires. More than just bras, the lingerie – which together took 1,380 hours to make – includes handcrafted armbands, shoulder coverings and garter belts.
2013- Candice Swanepoel will wear the US$10 million (AU$10,475m) “Royal Fantasy Bra”. Made by jewellery company Mouawad, the bra features 4,200 gemstones, including rubies, diamonds and yellow sapphires, set in 18-carat gold. The centerpiece is a 52-carat ruby.
2012- Alessandra Ambrosio wore the “Floral Fantasy Bra” valued at US$2.5 million. Created by London Jewelers, the bra featured over 5,000 amethysts, sapphires, rubies and diamonds arranged in a floral pattern. It also featured a removable 20-carat diamond hanging at its centre.
2011- Miranda Kerr dressed as an ice peacock when she wore a US$2.5 million “Treasure Fantasy Bra”, that had 3,400 precious stones. It featured 142 carats of white and yellow diamonds, pearls, citrines and aquamarines, set in 18-carat white and yellow gold. It was created by London Jewelers.
2010- Adriana Lima wore the US$2 million “Bombshell Fantasy Bra”. It comprised more than 3,000 brilliant-cut diamonds, light blue sapphires and oval-shaped topaz, set in 18-carat white gold. Made by Damiani, it took 1,500 hours to construct.
2009- Marisa Miller wore the “Harlequin Fantasy Bra” valued at US$3 million. It consisted of 2,300 white, champagne and cognac-coloured diamonds. A 16-carat heart-shaped diamond pendant sat in the centre.
2008- Adriana Lima sported the “Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra”. It was valued at US$5 million and featured 3,575 black diamonds, 117 certified one-carat round diamonds and 34 rubies. Created by Martin Katz, the centerpiece was two black diamonds, which weighed 100 carats each.
2007- Selita Ebanks wore the “Holiday Festival Fantasy Bra” that displayed more than 9,000 diamonds alongside, rubies, emeralds and yellow sapphires. It was created by Mouawad.
2006- Karolina Kurkova wore the “Hearts on Fire Fantasy Bra”, valued at about US$6.5 million. It featured more than 2,000 diamonds with a 10-carat diamond brooch centerpiece.
2005- Gisele Bündchen wore the “Sexy Splendor Fantasy Bra”, valued at US$12.5 million in 2005. The item feature more than 2,900 pave-set diamonds, 22 rubies and a 101-carat diamond, all were set in 18-carat white gold. Supposedly, it took 300 hours to create.
2004- Tyra Banks wore a US$10 million “Heavenly ‘70’ Fantasy Bra&rdq