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Model Elsa Hosk says it is a "dream come true" to be chosen to wear the Fantasy Bra at the 2018 Victoria's Secret fashion show. (Nov. 6)
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NEW YORK – The angels are back in town for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
The annual show in New York City after spending two years abroad, with international romps in Paris (2016) and Shanghai (2017).
The night marked the end of an era Victoria's Secret Angel: Adriana Lima. The supermodel hung up her wings with an emotional tribute, retiring from the fashion show that made her a household name.
"The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Holiday Special" airs Sunday, Dec. 2 (10 EDT / PDT) on ABC, but we got a seat at the show Thursday at Pier 94. Here are the biggest events of the 2018 event:
Adriana Lima waves to the audience as she walks the runway during the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, her last for the lingerie maker. (Photo: Evan Agostini / Invision / AP)
Adriana Lima tearing up during tribute
The show paid a special tribute to Lima, featuring a video montage of clips from her iconic Victoria's Secret moments. The video ends with a "thank you" message to Lima before the darkened catwalk and the model herself came out.
Lima, 37, strutted solo down the runway, visibly tearing up when she reached the end of the runway to the crowd to their feet to cheer for the supermodel as she walked in to the 19th and final VS show.
Lima also shared her gratitude in an Instagram post Wednesday.
"Dear Victoria, Thank you for showing me the world, sharing your secrets, and most importantly not just giving me wings but teaching me to fly," she wrote in the caption of the post.
The supermodels top continued their reign
Gigi and Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Lima, Elsa Hosk, Candice Swanepoel, Jasmine Tookes, and Prinsloo Behati returned to Victoria 's Secret runway, continuing to flex their top model status.
Hosk was tapped to wear the coveted, diamond-encrusted Fantasy Bra, worth $ 1 million. Jenner and Gigi skipped out on the Shanghai show, but they strutted in their wings and long trains as if they'd never missed a beat.
Shawn Mendes and Co. rocked out
Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga in 2016, The Weeknd in 2016 and 2015, Taylor Swift in 2013 and 2014, and Katy Perry in 2010.
This year, Shawn Mendes, The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Kelsea Ballerini, Rita Ora, Bebe Rexha, Leela James and The Struts were on the lineup as performers, and their appeal might not be as high-wattage as their predecessors. we have lively show with strong vocals and good energy.
Behati Prinsloo returns to the post-baby catwalk
That's one hot mama! Prinsloo walked the runway just after giving birth to her second child with husband and "The Voice" star Adam Levine.
The 30-year-old model is back after a three-year hiatus from the show to focus on her children with the Maroon 5 front man, 2-year-old Dusty Rose and 7-month-old Gio Grace. She gave birth in February, last walking the show back in November 2015.
Size diversity took a backseat – again
Despite lingerie brands like Rihanna 's Savage x Fenty – which closed out New York' s Fashion Week with a different cast of women 's shapes, colors and sizes – and designers like Christian Siriano Victoria's Secret still has not moved past its one- (small) -size-fits-all mentality when it comes to casting models.
The show is itself one of the most competitive castings in the industry, but it seems to be only one of the most important things in the world.
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