The show features the Victoria's Secret Angels modeling everything from lingerie to costumes to borderline haute couture, with a variety of themes (Birds of Paradise, Shipwrecked) and behind-the-scenes features (such as how they stay in shape, or the Angel who fell and hurt herself at last year's show). The actual outfits worn aren't sold in the stores, but are often the inspiration for future clothing.
Music is prevalent through the special. Live acts included Taylor Swift (shown below), Fall Out Boy, Neon Jungle, and A Great Big World. Current pop, rock, and rap songs played in the background the rest of the show (which also had the weirdest censoring I've ever heard, as Miley Cyrus' song "FU" had the letters "f" and "u" bleeped out over two different lines).
Another tradition is the Fantasy Bra. If you thought that Victoria's Secret merchandise is expensive, the Fantasy Bra is bejeweled and valued at millions. This year's Fantasy Bra (shown belo) was modeled by Candice Swanepoel, made of diamonds and rubies, and costs $10 million. If any readers get one for Christmas, kudos!
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013 continues this shamelessly commercial, prurient, and fun showing-off of amazing lingerie and the amazing models who get to wear it for us. As long as they don't start playing Christmas carols in the background, I'll keep tuning in.
Written by James Lynch
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