Wednesday, November 29, 2011: Costa Mesa, CA
Lily Aldridge in fuschia Gucci wrap dress Alessandra Ambrosia in Balmain
The exclusive viewing of the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Samueli Theatre, Segerstrom Centre For The Arts, to celebrate the recent re-opening of the new Victoria's Secret boutique at South Coast Plaza, was hosted by Angels Lily Aldridge, Miranda Kerr and Alessandra Ambrosio. The three gorgeous girls strutted the red carpet as they spoke with press and posed for photography. Lily, in fuschia Gucci wrap dress and YSL shoes; Alessandra opting for gold and silver embellished geometrically mosaic Balmain with plunging neck line paired with nude Jimmy Choos and tan Valentino clutch purse. Kerr wore strapless Dolce&Gabbana leopard print silk mini with horizontal accented cinching accompanied by black heels, balancing it off with a Stella McCartney clutch.
Miranda Kerr wore strapless Dolce&Gabbana leopard print silk mini
Once inside, eyes slid from the breathtaking hosts to tastefully enchanting Stegerstrom Theatre, lit in purple hues, white leather couches and chairs with pink Victoria’s Secret satin accent pillows. Excitement between Lily, Miranda, and Alessandra was barely containable and spread throughout the theatre as Ambrosia tweeted her exhilaration via @AngelAlessandra.
Exclusive viewing party at Samueli Theatre
Not to be forgotten was the amazing job done by acclaimed in-house Patina Catering. Hypnotiq was there in open bar support enticing everyone’s night to sweet perfection with signature cocktails featuring Harmonie in dreamt up names like ‘Angel Wings’. Patina did not stop there, enhancing the Victoria’s Secret 2011 Fashion Show Viewing Party décor with large glass vases full of glimmering rock candy, dainty purple frosted mini cupcakes, and pink cake lollipops.
The prescreening of fashion’s number one event of the year (airing 10pm Wednesday evening on CBS) commenced at 7pm to a gasped filled, cheering ovation of select VIPs, fashion insiders, and celebrity guests; the Angels seated front row among them. It was a riveting 45 solid minutes of Victoria Secret genius rocking the runway in couture lingerie appropriately titled “It’s Show Time!” featuring six distinctive collections: Ballet, Passion, Super Angels, Put A Spell On You, Angels Aquatic, and Club Pink.
Ballet split the show open with ballerinas rimming the stage as the first of 38 VS Models brazenly sauntered onto the runway in crimson satin lace-up stilettos - almost as lofty as those of the dancer’s points. Waist corsets with nouveau tutus layered in bright white and reds saturated in flowing textures put taffeta to shame and throws traditional silhouettes out the window.
Passion inspired drowsy bedroom eyes draped in rich black satins and silks interwoven with blood red drenching shades of Spanish interpreted styling on mini feathered and flared out flamenco skirts. The most surprising ensembles were Super Angels, as each superhero came out fully decked in metallic wings or air catching, eye popping, cartooned capes; Spandex and leather twists on the already highly innovated futuristic design genre make the most original of comic book artists want to get back to the drawing board.
Put A Spell On You was a sensual establishment of boudoir. Part of Angels Aquatic, The Little Mermaid met Victoria’s Secret and swam in diamond encrusted bra heaven, complete with translucent shell wings, only charging $2 million for the whole affair – a.k.a. Fantasy Bra, worn by Miranda Kerr and exhibited at the intimate VS Fashion Show Viewing Party Wednesday evening. Club Pink was teeny bopper /raver girl delight; a vortex of poured out Pixy Stick mayhem, disco balled by NeOn AnGel WinGs.
Each year, Victoria’s Secret works to outdo itself; 2011 was no exception for collection designer Todd Thomas and team with production smashing out a stellar $12 million for the event. The tradition of excellence and presentation (originally November 9; New York City) continued with an amazing viewing party providing access to heavenly Angels and a larger than life screen to watch another year of revolutionary design, leaving little room in the imagination for what they will think of next.
