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Nov 23 , 2017

Models cheer each other at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai on November 20. Photo: AP

Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio hangs up her Angel wings after her 17th appearance as annual fashion show makes China debut in Shanghai

The “world’s sexist show”, the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, made its China debut at Shanghai’s Mercedes-Benz Arena on Monday evening.

The fashion show featured 55 models displaying the American lingerie brand’s latest collection, including a US$2 million Fantasy Bra worn by Brazilian model Lais Ribeiro.

The event – filmed for television and to be broadcast in the United States on CBS on November 28 – is considered one of the most prestigious gigs for a model.

There are very few special things you can achieve as a model. Getting your Angel wings is the ultimate

Jan Planit, Planit Model Management

Gaining your “Angel wings” – intricately designed pairs of wings given to the most highly regarded models in the show – is a whole other privilege.

Models Alessandra Ambrosio (left) and Lily Aldridge present creations during the 2017 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai on November 20. Photo: AFP

Jan Planit, who used to head up top modelling agency IMG and now runs Planit Model Management, once told The New York Post: “There are very few special things you can achieve as a model.

“Getting your Angel wings is the ultimate.”

Brazilian model Lais Ribeiro dressed in Angel wings and a US$2 million Fantasy Bra on the catwalk during a rehearsal for the 2017 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters

The iconic shows are famed for their dramatic, colourful, and skimpy outfits, as well as their impressive line-up of entertainment. This year’s musical guests included Harry Styles, Miguel, and Leslie Odom Jnr.