Heidi Klum makes return to catwalk five weeks after giving birth at stunning Victoria’s Secret show

Posted by lena on Nov 20, 2009 in News | 0 comments

She was considerably more covered up than the rest of the Victoria’s Secret models.
But Heidi Klum, who gave birth to her fourth child just five weeks ago, proved the biggest crowd pleaser as she strutted down the catwalk in a purple corset covered with a half gown and tulle train.
The 36-year-old German model was supposed to be hosting the show, but made a surprise runway appearance to the delight of the audience.
Klum, who gave birth to daughter Lou Samuel with her singer husband Seal last month, kept her stomach covered after revealing she is still trying to get her figure back.
On Wednesday she told how she is working with her personal trainer to shed another 20lbs, so she left the flesh flashing to the likes of Australian model Miranda Kerr, 26, American stunner Marisa Miller, 31, and Brazilian beauty Alessandra Ambrosio.
Musical guest The Black Eyed Peas proved another hit with the crowd. Singer and only female member Fergie wore a black, jewelled bodysuit and came out later in a green corset gown.
Of course, fashion really is secondary here. Victoria’s Secret always puts on an elaborate production (this time with a choir, acrobatic dancers and a giant polka-dot dog balloon) and fuels hype about its models.
An online model search started earlier this month and is now down to two contestants, one of whom will be chosen by the public to appear in the televised version of the fashion show that CBS will air December 1.
‘I could watch this online, but it’s a fun scene,’ said Russell Simmons from his front row seat. ‘This show is always fun and a great production.’
‘It’s always a spectacular,’ agreed costume designer Patricia Field. ‘Victoria’s Secret does that extra thing I like.’
Klum, who normally wears the most elaborate outfits, only appeared once, so it was former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl Marissa Miller who had the honour of wearing a $3 million, diamond-encrusted bra.
Splashy jewels, it seemed, were one of the themes of the show with many models dripping in diamonds, crystals and other bling.
Others wore faux fur stoles over their bras and panties. Thigh-high boots were the other must-have accessory.
Outfits fell into one of four themes: Star Trooper with breast plates and body armor; Pink Planet, which had a hippie vibe; the ethereal Enchanted Forest; and Romantic Journey that featured a lot of lace.
Compared to previous years, the overall collection didn’t seem as skimpy, although Miranda Kerr wore an itsy-bitsy black thong get-up that might have to be edited out of the TV show.
The lingerie retailer inducted five more women into its Angel ranks – a designation reserved for top models – in front of a packed house last night at the Lexington Avenue Armory.
They are Emanuela de Paula, Chanel Iman, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Lindsay Ellingson and Candice Swanepoel.
But Klum, who gave birth to a daughter five weeks ago, was the audience favourite in her purple corset covered with a half gown with poufs of tulle. She emerged from the huge, castlelike set to applause.
source: dailymail.co.uk