Thursday, November 10, 2011







Combine $12 million and $2 million worth of Swarovski crystals, and that's approximately how luxurious the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will be. This year's highly anticipated show will have no shortage of exciting costumes, all of which were carefully handcrafted by trained artisans, diligently working under the watchful eyes of lead creators, Todd Thomas, Collection designer, and Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, Collection creative designer. The extravagant show will boast multiple exciting themes this year, including Ballet, Super Angels, Passion Play, Angels Aquatic, I Put a Spell on You, and Club Pink.

Thomas compared the fanfare of the runway show to that of a Broadway production. "The process is long and you have to stay on schedule....It can be beautiful, whimsical and dreamy at the beginning, then dark and mysterious. The Club Pink ending is youthful and vibrant,” explained Thomas. “We work in a land of pure fantasy and with the best artisans in the world whether they are artists or beaders.”

This year's show marks Swarovski's ninth straight year of collaboration with Victoria's Secret. A total of 2 million Swarovsky crystals will adorn the various costumes, including Angel wings, custom-made lingerie pieces, and glistening footwear by designer to the stars, Giuseppe Zanotti.

The lingerie powerhouse brand's Manhattan office was filled with beautiful faces as all 38 models—15 newcomers—streamed in for their sexy fittings. The show will feature a total of 69 costumes and 31 sets of Angel wings. This year’s lineup includes famous faces such as Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Candice Swanepoel, Erin Heatherton and Lily Aldridge.

Behind-the-Scenes of the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show



From Jennifer Lopez's multiple diffusion lines to Kanye West's high-fashion collection, Hollywood's most fashionable celebs are turning their style savvy into gold! With her signature flowy printed maxi dresses and oversized sunglasses, Nicole Richie has long been admired for her bohemian chic style aesthetic. So it's no surprise that Nicole's fashion line, House of Harlow 1960, has been wildly popular among fashionistas around the world.

Nicole's intricate jewelry pieces from her line have earned her the title of "Influencer of the Year" by the Accessories Council. Past honorees have included Lady Gaga, Kanye West and jewelry powerhouse, Tiffany & Co. Nicole has received multiple honors for her fashion line, including "Entrepreneur of the Year" at the 2010 Glamour Women of the Year Awards and a nomination in the "Celebrity Fashion Line" category at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards.

Nicole Richie with daughter, Harlow Madden. (Bauer Griffin)
The line, which is named after Nicole's daughter, Harlow Winter Kate Richie Madden, released its jewelry collection in October 2008 and later expanded to include apparel and shoes. The collections are available globally at high-end department and specialty stores Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Selfridges, ShopBop among others.

Nicole Richie Named 'Influencer of the Year'