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Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Last updated on: November 9, 2012 16:29 IST

Image: Miranda Kerr for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

It's called the 'sexiest show on earth' for a reason -- don't miss the Victoria's Secret Angels in action on the runway!

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

And as always, it was much more than just a fashion show -- acrobats and world-famous rockstars performed as the biggest names in modelling paraded their amazing figures in the brand's innerwear.

Artistes Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars performed live as beauties like Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima and Doutzen Kroes sizzled on the runway. Elaborate ensembles fitting in with six separate themes -- 'Circus', 'Dangerous Liaisons', 'Calendar Girls', 'Pink Is Us', 'Silver Screen Angels' and 'Angels in Bloom' -- took everyone's breath away.

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

First up we have Aussie stunner Miranda Kerr in a deep green bodysuit festooned with silver stars, complete with matching feathered cape.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Lindsay Ellingson for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

Next we have blonde bombshell Lindsay Ellingson strike a pose in this luscious bridal corset and garter combo.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Toni Garrn for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

German model Toni Garrn is one sizzling senorita in flamboyant red and black innerwear.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Doutzen Kroes for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Dutch damsel Doutzen Kroes gets cheeky in a pink pom pom-embellished outfit.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Adriana Lima for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima made a triumphant return to the runway last night, a mere eight weeks after giving birth to her second child. Yes, you read right! With her tiny waist and ample curves, she strutted confidently down the ramp in a circus ringmaster costume.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Candice Swanepoel for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

South African siren Candice Swanepoel looks the perfect 10 in a Swarovski crystal-embellished bra and thong, a feathery parasol and wings setting off the dazzling set.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Alessandra Ambrosio for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Another member of the yummy mummy club, Alessandra Ambrosio looked beautiful in a jewelled corset and red bikini briefs; she gave birth to her second child in May.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Jessica Hart for Victoria's Secret and (right) Justin Bieber
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Australian model Jessica Hart is seen in a playful motorbike number complete with tassels as Justin Beiber performs alongside.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Behati Prinsloo for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Namibian catwalker Behati Prinsloo looks like she's in the Halloween mood, wearing a bewitching witch outfit and carrying a broom.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Sui He for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Chinese looker Sui He is all smiles as she flounced out in a haze of black lace and purple tulle.

Tags: SEXIEST

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Shanina Shaik for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Shanina Shaik of Australia shows off her exotic appeal and slender figure in a sunny yellow corset and garter belt.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Erin Heatherton for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Angel Erin Heatherton looked the part in her gold wings and pale pink lingerie.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Hilary Rhoda for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

A new addition to the usual line-up for the brand, Hilary Rhoda put her shapely legs on display in pale silver.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Lily Donaldson for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

In heavily embellished hot pink and black, British beauty Lily Donaldson looked like racy royalty!

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Miranda Kerr for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

Taking a second turn on the runway we see Miranda once again in a pale grey and black lace bra and thong, wearing the signature Victoria's Secret wings.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Lily Aldridge for Victoria's Secret and (right) Bruno Mars
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Grammy Award-winning artist Bruno Mars is seen serenading Lily Aldridge in a patriotic stars and stripes costume.

And oh, yeah, she gave birth five months ago too -- sigh!

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Constance Jablonski for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

In a flurry of pink bows, blue feathers and ethereal lace, we have French femme fatale Constance Jablonski.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Karlie Kloss for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

The statuesque Karlie Kloss is an endearing American Indian in an exquisite headdress and animal print innerwear set.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Doutzen Kroes for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Dreamy Doutzen takes to the runway a second time, this time in lace with jewelled accessories and a matching burlesque-style headpiece.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Lindsay Ellingson for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Lindsay Ellingson makes another arresting appearance too, in a shimmery black teddysuit and gigantic wings.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Izabel Goulart for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Brazilian babe Izabel Goulart strikes a pose draped in gemstones, a jewelled serpent wound around her neck.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Joan Smalls for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Angel Joan Smalls is stunning in a crystal-encrusted bra and matching thong.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Doutzen Kroes for Victoria's Secret and (right) Rihanna
Photographs: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Rihanna put on a truly stellar performance at the showing, and held her own against the supermodel brigade. Dressed in a daring black gown and wearing pearl accessories, she is seen here escorting Doutzen Kroes down the runway.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Rihanna
Photographs: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

In fact, the R&B diva modelled lingerie herself after a quick costume change, catwalking and charming the cameras in this pink lace babydoll.

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Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Isabeli Fontana for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

The lovely Isabeli Fontana put her curves on display in this black and white cut-away corset and gartered stockings.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Candice Swanepoel for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

Ravishing in red, Candice flashes a sexy smile as she takes centrestage once more.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Adriana Lima for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Adriana's piercing gaze could melt the lens, as she proudly shows off her post-baby bod once again, wearing hot red lace with a floral motif.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Behati Prinsloo for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Behati graduates from her earlier playful attire to a seductive black satin and lace affair.

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Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: Alessandra Ambrosio for Victoria's Secret
Photographs: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

It's finally time for a glimpse of the $2.5 million Floral Fantasy Bra, which Alessandra sets off brilliantly!

The push-up bra, embellished with precious stones set in gold and a matching belt, contains approximately 5,200 gems -- amethysts, sapphires and rubies, with a floral 20-carat diamond centrepiece.

Lingerie lovelies at the world's SEXIEST fashion show!

Image: (Front row, left to right) Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes and Candice Swanepoel lead out the Angels at the close of the Victoria's Secret fashion show
Photographs: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

Adriana, Doutzen and Candice lead the Angel parade as all the models take one final turn on the runway.

As wonderful as the 2012 showing was, Victoria's Secret will definitely be upping the ante next year -- as always!