The laciest, if not raciest, catwalk event of the year aka, the Victoria's Secret fashion show took place Wednesday night in in the City of Light. Among the takeaways: performances by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid joining forces, as well as a $3 million Fantasy bra modelled by Jasmine Tookes.
The Victoria's Secret Fantasy bra the 25-year-old Tookes was selected to wear is considered the piece de resistance of the brand's runway display.
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The bra, glimmering with thousands of gemstones, was presented like crown jewels ahead of the show. An incredible work of art, it was designed by Eddie Borgo and hand-crafted over 700 hours with gems from jeweler AWMouzannar.
Model Jasmine Tookes displays a $3 million Fantasy Bra during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
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"It is so beautiful. It's covered in white diamonds and emeralds and it has about 9,000 gemstones. It cost $3 million so stunning," gushed Tookes backstage while she was having her hair done.
It's the third time a black model has been chosen to model the Fantasy Bra.
Tookes said the garment was constructed on a mold of her upper body, literally made to measure.
While the bra may be perfect for the runway presentation, Tookes joked she probably wouldn't want to go for a jog in it, given its weight.
"It's very heavy; it weighs more than 450 karats. It weighs down on my shoulders a little bit, but it's so worth it," she said, cheekily adding: "I might jog out of this show with it though."
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