Durban - Supermodel Candice Swanepoel was the talk of social networks and lifestyle pages this week after stealing the show at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York.
Among those who praised her for overcoming her “stage fright” and looking like a million dollars was London’s Daily Mail.
The 25-year-old showed off her incredible body as she sauntered confidently along the runway wearing the $10-million Fantasy Bra.
Following in the footsteps of Miranda Kerr, Tyra Banks, Gisele Bündchen, Heidi Klum, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima and Claudia Schiffer, Swanepoel was picked to showcase the lingerie brand’s multi-million dollar bra.
This year’s design, “The Royal Fantasy Bra”, was designed by Swiss-based jeweller, Mouawad. The bra is adorned with over 4 200 gems from around the world including rubies, diamonds, and yellow sapphires in the bra. It also comes with matching pink frilly panties and a gold belt, worn by Swanepoel.
The model, originally from Mooi River, wore white gloves and red velvet heels as she walked the catwalk during the show, which will be broadcast globally on December 10.
Swanepoel may have breathed a sigh of relief when she was later able to remove the expensive garment and replace it with an equally stunning but far less pricey cream-coloured lace and velvet ensemble.
She told People magazine last month after being photographed in the dazzling ensemble: “
I’m kind of praying that everything goes well and I don’t fall, but once I’m on the runway, I get into this zone. I have this feeling of pride. It’s kind of a big ordeal. The bra comes with two bodyguards and we have to handle it with a lot of care.”
- Independent on Saturday