Fantasy Bra
Typically, one model is chosen among the Angels to wear a bejeweled bra dubbed the "Fantasy Bra". It was first advertised in the Victoria's Secret catalog, but since 2001 has been worn in the Fashion Shows. Prior to each Fashion Show, Victoria's Secret contracts a renowned jewelry designer to craft the bra to be used as a focal point for promoting the fashion show and as a centerpiece within it. The company offers the Fantasy Bra for sale as "the ultimate holiday" gift, although none have sold (only the centerpiece from the 2004 Heavenly "70" Fantasy Bra has found a buyer) and the bras are dismantled after the holiday season.
Heidi Klum has worn the Fantasy Bra in three different years. Gisele Bündchen, Tyra Banks, Karolina Kurkova, and Adriana Lima have each worn two Fantasy Bras.
The $15 million price tag for the 2000 bra worn by Gisele Bündchen earned a place in the Guinness World Records as the most expensive item of lingerie ever created. The $3 million 2009 Harlequin Fantasy Bra and the $2 million 2010 Bombshell Fantasy Bra were designed by Damiani.
| Year | Name | Model | Value | Appeared in fashion show | refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Million Dollar Miracle Bra | Claudia Schiffer | $1,000,000 | No | |
| 1997 | Diamond Dream Bra | Tyra Banks | $3,000,000 | No | |
| 1998 | Dream Angel Fantasy Bra | Daniela Pestova | $5,000,000 | No | |
| 1999 | Millennium Bra | Heidi Klum | $10,000,000 | No | |
| 2000 | Red Hot Fantasy Bra/Panties | Gisele Bündchen | $15,000,000 | No | |
| 2001 | Heavenly Star Bra | Heidi Klum | $12,500,000 | Yes | |
| 2002 | Star of Victoria Fantasy Bra | Karolina Kurkova | $10,000,000 | Yes | |
| 2003 | Very Sexy Fantasy Bra | Heidi Klum | $11,000,000 | Yes | |
| 2004 | Heavenly "70" Fantasy Bra | Tyra Banks | $10,000,000 | No | |
| 2005 | Sexy Splendor Fantasy Bra | Gisele Bündchen | $12,500,000 | Yes | |
| 2006 | Hearts On Fire Diamond Fantasy Bra | Karolina Kurkova | $6,500,000 | Yes | |
| 2007 | Holiday Fantasy Bra | Selita Ebanks | $4,500,000 | Yes | |
| 2008 | Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra | Adriana Lima | $5,000,000 | Yes | |
| 2009 | Harlequin Fantasy Bra | Marisa Miller | $3,000,000 | Yes | |
| 2010 | Bombshell Fantasy Bra | Adriana Lima | $2,000,000 | Yes | |
| 2011 | Fantasy Treasure Bra | Miranda Kerr | $2,500,000 | Yes | |
| 2012 | Floral Fantasy Bra & Gift Set | Alessandra Ambrosio | $2,500,000 | Yes |
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