The Angels Are Coming
With the news that the annual Victoria's Secret lingerie show will move to London this year (December 2nd - mark your diaries), we chart what to expect when the Angels hit town or the runway, to be more specific. Wings, glitter, A-list performances and oodles of underwear...
Rex FeaturesCustomary Victoria's Secret show tradition calls for many A-list music acts to strut their stuff on the runway as the show kicks off (and mingle with the models, of course). Taylor Swift more than holds her own in this Union Jack inspired outfit.
Rex FeaturesNo VS show is complete without OTT accoutrements and swathes of colourful fabric.
Rex FeaturesRain mac, matching hat, thigh-high boots and underwear, anyone? The Angels know how to deal with any situation.
Rex FeaturesModel Hilary Rhoda looks uber toned as she takes to the glitzy runway. As the following pictures prove, being toned, tanned and terrific looking is pretty much a rule of thumb as far as this runway is concerned.
Rex FeaturesTrust Miranda Kerr to have the biggest and showiest winged accessory. She wears it well.
Rex FeaturesWallflowers need not apply to be a VS Angel, FYI.
Rex FeaturesIf it's bikini inspiration you're after, you've come to the right place.
Rex FeaturesThey look like they're having a ball, don't you think?
Rex FeaturesJustin Bieber must have thought all his Christmases had come at once when he got asked to do the VS gig. Close your mouth, dear.
Rex FeaturesRihanna is the perfect pop star to perform at a Victoria's Secret show. Sexy, seductive and a whole lotta woman. Come to London please, RiRi.
Rex FeaturesMiranda and her star-strewn ensemble turn heads for all the right reasons. We're not sure it would work in real life, though.
Rex FeaturesAll bases and seasons are covered when it comes to the VS show. Sexy Santa lingerie, anyone? Bruno Mars looks like he's keen.
Rex FeaturesOr how about some nature-inspired lingerie to tempt the tastebuds? Lily Aldridge wears it well.
Rex FeaturesIf fringing and encrusted numbers are more your thing, Erin Heatherton's sassy little outfit might be right up your street.
Rex FeaturesWe get a feeling this little look might not be available in stores any time soon.
Rex FeaturesDitto for this feathered confection.
Rex FeaturesA new addition to the VS runway is Cara Delevingne - here she is pretending to get handy with a football, as you do.
Rex FeaturesFellow Brit super Jordan Dunn also joined the line up, working a sexy equestrian-style get-up and and brandishing a whip.
Rex FeaturesKarlie Kloss is a vision in this teal chiffon ensemble.
Rex FeaturesAdriana Lima gets into the spirit of things in this rather fetching red feathered number.
Rex FeaturesJust wow, Alessandra Ambrosio.
Rex FeaturesThere's no mistaking the brand's US heritage. We love this Wonder Woman esque outfit on Lily Aldridge.
Rex FeaturesBack when she lead the VS Angels pack, Gisele commanded the runway like no other.
Rex FeaturesGoing for gold and looking incredible.
Rex FeaturesBut Heidi Klum definitely gave her a run for her money. Bling-tastic.
Rex FeaturesThere's nothing understated about this look, is there?
Rex FeaturesRosie Huntington-Whiteley has also graced the VS runway with her presence. Pretty as a picture.
Rex FeaturesSinger Fergie looks very at home as she entertains the crowd on the runway.
Rex FeaturesKarolina Kurkova does her best peacock meets warrior woman impression.
Rex FeaturesOne thing's for certain, no expense is spared when it comes to the show.
Rex FeaturesAnd you're eyes will be glued to the impressive and often eye-popping creations that strut down the runway. Right, Adriana?
Rex FeaturesKaty Perry gets the crowd ready for the lingerie show to end all lingerie shows.
Rex FeaturesEven Jay-Z and Kanye West have found themselves performing on the VS runway. Tough gig, guys.
Rex FeaturesAnd, of course, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine has performed at the show.
Rex FeaturesNow this is the kind of queen-for-the-day lingerie we're talking about. There'll no doubt be equally impressive creations to gawk at come December.
Getty ImagesBack in the early days of the Victoria's Secret show, the original supers held their own in the sexy separates.
Claudia Schiffer looks model perfect as she takes her turn on the runway in 1997.
Getty ImagesHelena Christensen takes her VS modelling duties very seriously in 1997.
Getty ImagesNaomi Campbell looks fierce in her printed ensemble back in 1998.
Getty ImagesTyra Banks strikes a winged pose back in 1998.
Getty ImagesDestiny's Child made their Victoria's Secret runway debut back in 2002. In matching outfits, natch.
Getty ImagesIn 2001, Gisele looks like a lingerie warrior in this glitzy get-up.
Getty ImagesMary J Blige and Eve team up for a duet back in 2003.
Getty ImagesBut this final pic has to be one of our favourite pics from the VS runway journey so far. Heidi(in HUGE angel wings and a light-up bra) and Seal. Oh, the memories.
Here's hoping there's many, many more moments like this when the angels hit London in September.
