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Insight into the World’s Sexiest Night of the Year

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SJU chapter.

It’s that time of year again! Not Christmas, but the Victoria Secret Fashion Show! Mark your calendar and set your DVR for December 8 at 10pm on CBS!

Have you ever wondered what goes into the annual Victoria Secret Fashion Show? Who picks who walks in the show? Do they become full time VS models? Is the show live? How do I score tickets?

These questions always cross my mind around this time of year.  It appeals to everyone around the world. Guys watch it to see sexy exotic women strut on the runway, girls watch it and wish they could be them, and international viewers watch it to see beautiful women represent their country. 

Here is your pre-show guide and some BTS picture moments:

BASICS

Time and Location: Filmed on November 10 in New York City.

VS Angel Veterans in the show: Candice, Adriana, Lily, Alessandra, and Behati. (Candice Swanepoel: my favorite, pictured below) 

Who’s Walking in the Show: Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima, Lily Alridge, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Elsa Hosk, Jac Jagaciak, Jasmine Tookes, Kate Grigorieva, Lais Ribeiro, Martha Hunt, Romee Strijd, Sara Sampaio, Stella Maxwell, Taylor Hill, Gigi Hadid, and Kendall Jenner.

Tickets: If you don’t “know someone” then you would have to donate $16,000 to a non-profit organization. 

 FUN FACTS OF THE RETURNING ANGELS

Candice Swanepoel: from South Africa and was scouted at the age of 15 in a flea market

Adriana Lima: has two kids and had been an angel for 15 years

Lily Aldridge: originally from America and is married to the lead singer of Kings of Leon, Caleb Followill

Alessandra Ambrosio: has two kids and was the first spokesperson for PINK

Behati Prinsloo: married to Adam Levine

THE AUDITION THAT WENT VIRAL

Here’s a clip from when Gigi Hadid auditioned for the fashion show and got asked “What are you doing November 9 and 10th?” She freaked out and you could tell she was extremely grateful.  She’s always been a model and to receive this honor at age 20 was life changing for her.

THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT

Another exciting call back was given to Kendall Jenner on her 20th birthday on November 3rd. She posted this Instagram with the caption saying it was “the best birthday present ever”. It’s ironic because her and Gigi are not only good friends, but distantly related. 

 

 

 

VS BOOT CAMP

How do they get their perfect bods?  Prior to the VS Fashion Show casting, there’s a four-day boxing training camp for prospective to get in tip top shape.  Lais Ribeiro who’s walking in the show this year, co-hosts this boot camp. 

REHERSAL DAY PHOTOS

Even though the models aren’t supposed to take pictures, some of them took some sneak pics that didn’t give any show details.

THE PRE UNIFORM

All of the models going into the filming (on November 10) wore black to get ready to be stripped down and glammed up!

THE FANTASY BRA

This year the fantasy bra is worth about $2 million and Lily Aldridge gets the honor or wearing it this year. 

SNEAK PEAK FASHION SHOW PICTURES

Hope you enjoyed! 

HCXO, 

Taryn