Victoria's Secret's $12 million annual fashion show took place in New York on Wednesday night (we'll get to see it when it airs on CBS on Nov. 29), and it featured, well, lots of fantasy lingerie no real woman will ever wear. Like the gold-plated wings worn by Alessandra Ambrosio that were decorated with 105,000 Swarovski crystals and that weighed 22 pounds, or the $2.5 million, jewel-encrusted bra shown off by Miranda Kerr, at left. (Husband Orlando Bloom cheered her on from the front row). The event featured music from Maroon 5, Kanye West and surprise guest Jay Z. [Telegraph]
Marc Jacobs is no longer seen as a shoo-in to replace John Galliano as Christian Dior creative director. Jacobs had been the hottest contender, with negotiations going on since summer. But Louis Vuitton, where Jacobs currently is creative director, reportedly balked at losing the star designer -- and Dior reportedly thought Jacobs wanted too much money. Now WWD reports LVMH -- which owns both houses -- is discreetly looking around at other design talent.
Photos: Top, the scene on the Victoria's Secret runway on Wednesday night. Middle, Miranda Kerr models the $2.5 million bra. Both photos by Brad Barkett
