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IMAGES: Lingerie bombshells at world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Last updated on: November 10, 2011 19:58 IST
Caroline Winberg for Victoria's Secret

It only gets bigger and better with each passing year -- and the Victoria's Secret Angels are even hotter!

Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret held their annual fashion show in New York last night.

But of course, it was much more than just a fashion show -- with dance performances, world-famous musicians and supermodels getting their groove on, it was a full-scale production that cost a staggering 12 million dollars!

Artistes Jay-Z, Kanye West, Maroon 5 and Nicki Minaj performed live as supermodels like Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes and Alessandra Ambrosio sizzled on the runway. The themes behind the lingerie ranged from ballet and college funk to Spanish passion and mermaid goddesses.

And like every year, the showstopper was a dazzling $2.5 million 'Fantasy Treasure' bra -- don't miss it!

First up we have model Caroline Winberg in a beautiful cutwork shimmer bodysuit reminiscent of a magical underwater world.

Red-hot senorita

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Doutzen Kroes for Victoria's Secret

Next we have Dutch doll Doutzen Kroes in a sensual satin and sequin trim bra and thong.

Flowery femme

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Candice Swanepoel for Victoria's Secret

South African stunner Candice Swanepoel pouts for the flashbulbs as she struts her stuff in floral yellow lace, with printed bolero and train.

Super-heroine

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Adriana Lima for Victoria's Secret

Brazilian babe Adriana Lima dominates the catwalk in a superheroine-style get-up complete with a cape that spells out 'Incredible' -- we whole-heartedly agree!

Butterfly beauty

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Toni Garrn for Victoria's Secret

Swapping the wings of an angel for those of a butterfly we have blonde Toni Garrn, modelling a lacy babydoll.

Ruffles galore

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Toni Garrn for Victoria's Secret

We see the gorgeous German once more, this time in sensual black lace, corset and playful pink-white ruffles.

Bootylicious ballerina

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Alessandra Ambrosio for Victoria's Secret

Posing like a ballerina in her fluffy tutu and matching lingerie, Alessandra Ambrosio charms onlookers.

Grooving up a storm

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Erin Heatherton and Nicki Minaj for Victoria's Secret

VS Angel Erin Heatherton and rapper Nicki Minaj are a colourful spectacle as the latter performs during the show. Go girl power!

A little sporty, a little spicy

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Lindsay Ellingson for Victoria's Secret

Statuesque Lindsay Ellingson shows off her figure in a body-hugging jumpsuit.

Water nymph

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Maryna Linchuk for Victoria's Secret

Belarusian bombshell Maryna Linchuk looks like a mermaid princess in shimmering pastels -- wow!

Colourful and cute

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Julia Stegner for Victoria's Secret

A vision in citrus hues, German chicka Julia Stegner takes to the runway.

Belle in blue

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Bregje Heinen for Victoria's Secret

Dutch dream Bregje Heinen shows off blue lace and an eye-catching neckpiece and corset.

Romantic reverie

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Candice Swanepoel for Victoria's Secret

Candice steps out once more, in a romantic lacy number with metallic wings -- angelic as ever!

Sultry seductress

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Adriana Lima for Victoria's Secret

Adriana blows a flying kiss to the audience as we're blown away by the sight of her fabulous bod in black lace and garter stockings!

Hot pink

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Lily Donaldson for Victoria's Secret

Dazzling in dripping gemstones and a fuschia lingerie set, Brit supermodel Lily Donaldson is a sight for sore eyes!

Performing to perfection

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Kanye West and (right) Jay-Z perform at the Victoria's Secret fashion show

Rappers Kanye West and (right) Jay-Z upped the A-list appeal of the Victoria's Secret showing with their energetic performances as beautiful women paraded past.

Vision in white

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Alessandra Ambrosio for Victoria's Secret

Showing off her toned and tanned curves in white, Alessandra looks right at home on the ramp.

Fuss and feathers

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Constance Jablonski for Victoria's Secret

French femme fatale Constance Jablonski dares to bare in a feathery gown that preserves her modesty with strategically-placed sequins.

Pale pleasure

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Doutzen Kroes for Victoria's Secret

Doutzen reappears in a strapless white teddy and trailing a layered robe.

Pouts and parasols

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Izabel Goulart for Victoria's Secret

Brazilian beauty Izabel Goulart plays up for the crowd with the help of parasols and her luscious pout.

Making an entrance

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Lais Ribeiro for Victoria's Secret

Dusky and doe-eyed Lais Ribeiro wins us over with a shy smile -- and not-so-shy bra and briefs!

Ravishing angel

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Doutzen Kroes for Victoria's Secret

Here we see Doutzen in a typical VS angel number as she gets her angelic groove on.

Sheer siren

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Flavia de Oliveira for Victoria's Secret

Fabulous Flavia de Oliveira creates a flutter in her sheer outfit.

Pucker up!

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Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and Anne Vyalitsina at the Victoria's Secret fashion show

As Maroon 5 performed live, frontman Adam Levine couldn't resist planting a kiss on Russian girlfriend Anne Vyalitsina as she did her thing -- wish we could do the same!

Winning them over

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Joan Smalls for Victoria's Secret

Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls is big on presence as she cops an attitude for the cameras.

Winging it well

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Lindsay Ellingson for Victoria's Secret

Lindsay takes another turn too and she's wearing a lovely set of wings -- but we bet you didn't notice those first!

All aglow

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Shannan Click for Victoria's Secret

American catwalker Shannan Click is in a playful mood as she struts out wearing glowing wings and heavyduty sequinned boyshorts!

Red vixen

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Lais Ribeiro for Victoria's Secret

Lais is like a beautiful gift in this pic, ready to be untied along with her red ribbon!

Worth more than a million

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Miranda Kerr for Victoria's Secret

And finally, Aussie cutie Miranda Kerr makes a grand entrance in the 'Fantasy Treasure' bra -- an aqua push-up studded with almost 3,400 hand-set precious stones, comprising 142 carats of white and yellow diamonds, pearls, faceted citrines and aquamarines, all set in 18-karat white and yellow gold. Whew!

Finale

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Alessandra Ambrosio and (right) Adriana Lima lead out the Angels at the close of the Victoria's Secret fashion show

Alessandra and Adriana lead the parade of hotties as they take their final turn on the runway.

And as fab as the 2011 show was, you can bet next year's will be even bigger and even better!