For more than 20 years, the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has launched modelling careers in a flurry of fancy lace, wings, and feathers.
And the lingerie giant has played a pivotal role in helping more than a few gorgeous Aussies shoot to superstardom.
On the heels of the most recent show in Shanghai, FEMAIL has taken a look at the top Australian Victoria Secret’s models of all time.
1. Miranda Kerr
The only Australian to earn the coveted Angel wings, Miranda was the first Aussie to be offered a Victoria’s Secret modelling contract
The only Australian to earn those coveted Angel wings, Miranda Kerr was also the first Aussie to be offered a Victoria’s Secret modelling contract.
Miranda, now 34, walked her first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2007, and quickly saw her career take flight.
She appeared in fashion shows for Balenciaga, Prada, Dior, and Chanel, and in 2011 was chosen to present the $2.5million Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Treasure Bra.
The brunette took the second spot in Forbes top-earning models list in 2013, the same year she officially cut ties with the Victoria’s Secret brand.
And, in 2015, Miranda announced she was hanging up her Angel wings for good.
Miranda, now 34, walked her first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2007, and quickly saw her career take flight
Miranda is now focused on her skincare line, KORA Organics, and her family. She has a six-year-old son with ex-husband Orlando Bloom and is expecting her first child with Evan Spiegel
‘I’m embracing the other stage that I’m at in my life,’ she revealed before adding that being part of the Victoria’s Secret family was a ‘wonderful experience’.
‘It was a magical time in my life and I feel like I embraced it while I was there,’ she said.
Miranda is now focused on her skincare line, KORA Organics, as well as her family.
The newlywed, who tied the knot with Snapchat billionaire Evan Spiegel in May, recently announced they are expecting their first child together.
Miranda is also mum to Flynn Christopher Bloom, six, who she shares with ex-husband Orlando Bloom.
2. Shanina Shaik
It took three years of auditions for Melbourne model Shanina Shaik to finally earn her a spot on the Victoria’s Secret stage
It took three years of auditions for Shanina Shaik to finally earn herself a spot on the Victoria’s Secret stage.
But the Melbourne model, of Lithuanian and Pakistani descent, was persistent and signed with Victoria’s Secret when she was just 20-years-old.
It was a major moment for the runner-up of Make Me A Supermodel, who later credited the lingerie brand for launching her career.
‘It’s always been a dream of mine and to book that significant show, it just changed my career,’ she said in August.
It was a major moment for the runner-up of Make Me A Supermodel, who later credited the lingerie brand for ‘changing her career’ for the better
Fast-forward six years and Shanina has walked for the likes of major designers like Chanel, Tom Ford, Vivienne Westwood, and Stella McCartney.
She would also go on to walk in five Victoria’s Secret shows, although she has not appeared for the last two years.
But the model, who will wed fiance DJ Ruckus next year, is hinting that television is on the horizon.
Shanina recently revealed that she is currently working on a television show with E!, the network that gave us the Kardashians.
3. Jessica Hart
Jessica Hart, now 31, earned her spot on the Victoria’s Secret runway in 2012 and appeared once more the following year
This gap-toothed beauty first made a splash in the fashion world in 2009, when she appeared in the infamous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
That same year Jessica, now 31, also modelled for Victoria’s Secret catalogs and would earn her spot on its runway three years later.
Jessica walked for the brand in 2012 and 2013, and soon began landing major runway jobs and editorials.
She has since appeared on the catwalk for Marc Jacobs and Rag & Bone and was featured in an editorial with Gigi Hadid for American Vogue
She has since appeared on the catwalk for Marc Jacobs and Rag & Bone and was featured in an editorial with Gigi Hadid for American Vogue.
Now Jessica, who recently split from Greek billionaire Stavros Nicarchos III, is focusing on the relaunch of her own beauty brand LUMA.
4. Abbey Lee Kershaw
This Melbourne model’s career started off with a bang, as Abbey booked a whopping 29 shows for her first ever New York Fashion Week and made her debut with Victoria’s Secret in 2009
This Melbourne model’s career started off with a bang, as Abbey Lee Kershaw booked a whopping 29 shows for her first ever New York Fashion Week in 2008.
Abbey, now 30, walked for the likes of Oscar de la Renta and had the honour of closing for Rodarte.
That same year Abbey walked her first ever Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2009, and appeared again the following year.
Little has been seen of Abbey on the runway in recent years, though, as she’s made her transition to the big screen.
Little has been seen of Abbey on the runway in recent years, though, as she’s made her transition to the big screen
She appeared in the acclaimed Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015, and has also been been seen in Gods of Egypt alongside Gerard Butler, Office Christmas Party, and The Dark Tower
After walking for Alexander Wang and Anna Sui in 2012, Abbey turned her focus to acting.
She appeared in the acclaimed Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015, and has also been seen in Gods of Egypt alongside Gerard Butler, Office Christmas Party, and The Dark Tower with Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey.
Abbey can next be seen in Welcome the Stranger, in which she has a starring role alongside Riley Keough – the eldest grandchild of Elvis.
5. Bridget Malcolm
Bridget Malcolm, now 26, appeared on the VS runway in 2015 and watched her modelling career soar to new heights
A classically-trained musician from Perth, Bridget Malcolm is one of the more recent Aussies to hit the Victoria’s Secret stage.
Bridget, now 26, appeared on the VS runway in 2015 and watched her modelling career soar to new heights.
She has since walked for the likes of David Jones, Ralph Lauren, and Stella McCartney.
She has since walked for the likes of David Jones, Ralph Lauren, and Stella McCartney
But Bridget has not walked for Victoria’s Secret since her debut, and has been rejected twice at auditions by the lingerie brand.
This year Bridget was crowned Playboy’s Playmate of the Month in January and has become an active blogger about lifestyle and veganism.
The Newcomers
Kelly Gale is a veteran on the Victoria’s Secret stage, appearing in her fourth show this year
Victoria Lee made her debut on the Victoria’s Secret stage this week, walking alongside fellow Aussie Kelly Gale in Shanghai on Monday.
The 26-year-old model, who hails from the tiny NSW town of Narrandera, made her debut with the lingerie giant.
‘I didn’t have a strategy other than to be myself which can be difficult when you have giant butterflies in your stomach,’ Victoria told The Daily Telegraph back in July.
The Swedish-born beauty, whose father is Australian, appeared alongside fellow Aussie Victoria Lee (right), who made her debut for the lingerie giant
‘This means so much to me. To think of the amazing lineage of previous Victoria’s Secret models, it’s incredible to be included.
Joining the Seafolly ambassador on the runway was Kelly Gale, a Victoria’s Secret veteran who appeared in her fourth show.
The Swedish-born beauty, whose mother is Indian and father is Australian, was also recently named among the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie class for 2017.