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Throwback photos show the famous Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bras, which were worn by top models and cost millions of dollars each

Amanda Krause   

Throwback photos show the famous Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bras, which were worn by top models and cost millions of dollars each
Jasmine Tookes models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2016.Martin Bureau/Getty Images
  • The Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra was a staple of the brand's fashion show between 1997 and 2018.
  • Worn by a top model every year, the lingerie was always extravagant and covered in diamonds.

The Fantasy Bra was first introduced by Victoria's Secret in 1996 via a massive New York City billboard.

The Fantasy Bra was first introduced by Victoria
A billboard showing Claudia Schiffer wearing the Fantasy Bra in 1996.      Evan Agostini/Getty Images

Worn by Claudia Schiffer, the diamond-encrusted lingerie was dubbed the "Million Dollar Miracle Bra."

It was only modeled for the Victoria's Secret catalog and advertisements, like the massive one displayed in New York City.

Tyra Banks wore the next one in 1997.

Tyra Banks wore the next one in 1997.
Tyra Banks models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 1997.      Ron Galella/Getty Images

The "Diamond Dream Fantasy Bra" was much more understated than the original. It was crafted from white satin, lined with diamonds, and had one 42-carat teardrop gem hanging from its center.

Though the bra cost $3 million, it was never modeled on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway — only at a private event held later.

Gisele Bündchen modeled the "Red Hot Fantasy Bra" to close the year in 2000.

Gisele Bündchen modeled the "Red Hot Fantasy Bra" to close the year in 2000.
Gisele Bündchen models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2000.      DMIPhoto/Stringer/Getty Images

The ruby-covered bra and the matching panties modeled by Bündchen were the most expensive lingerie set created by Victoria's Secret, costing $15 million when they were made.

Heidi Klum sparkled in 2001 when she donned a less colorful but equally extravagant version of the garment.

Heidi Klum sparkled in 2001 when she donned a less colorful but equally extravagant version of the garment.
Heidi Klum models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2001.      Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Called the "Heavenly Star Fantasy Bra," the sparkling white piece was decorated with 1,200 Sri Lankan pink sapphires, 2,300 round white diamonds in a wave pattern, and a 90-carat diamond in the middle.

It cost $12.5 million on its own, making it the most expensive bra in the world, according to the Guinness World Records. It was also the first Fantasy Bra modeled during the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Karolína Kurková was chosen to debut the 2002 "Star of Victoria Fantasy Bra."

Karolína Kurková was chosen to debut the 2002 "Star of Victoria Fantasy Bra."
Karolína Kurková models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2002.      Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

The $10 million piece had a floral theme, with 1,150 rubies in the shapes of roses, 1,600 emeralds placed like leaves, and diamonds creating smaller flowers around them.

Like its predecessor, this Fantasy Bra also featured a massive diamond in its center — this one a 60-carat Mouawad Mondera stone.

Klum returned in 2003 with an $11 million bra that took 370 hours to make.

Klum returned in 2003 with an $11 million bra that took 370 hours to make.
Heidi Klum models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2003.      Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Dubbed the "Very Sexy Fantasy Bra," the 2003 design was a chainmail-style piece made from a mix of 2,809 white diamonds, yellow-orange sapphires, rhodolites, and amethysts.

It also featured the Mouawad Excelsior Diamond —a 69-carat piece cut from the second-largest diamond in the world — hanging from its center.

Likely because it was see-through, Klum modeled it on the runway over a standard red bra.

2005 was the year of the "Sexy Splendor Fantasy Bra."

2005 was the year of the "Sexy Splendor Fantasy Bra."
Gisele Bündchen models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2005.      Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Modeled by Gisele Bündchen, the see-through piece cost $12.5 million and was crafted from 22 rubies and 2,900 pavé-set diamonds in a floral pattern.

Hanging from its middle strap was the 101-carat Mouawad Splendor Diamond pendant.

Kurková modeled her second Fantasy Bra in 2006.

Kurková modeled her second Fantasy Bra in 2006.
Karolína Kurková models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2006.      Thomas Concordia/Stringer/Getty Images

The "Hearts on Fire Fantasy Bra" was one of the most dazzling ever seen on the Victoria's Secret runway.

Valued at $6.5 million, the silver bra was covered in tiny diamonds from its straps to its cups. It also had two thin straps in the middle with a 10-carat, flower-shaped pendant hanging from it.

Victoria's Secret put a holiday twist on the famous lingerie in 2007.

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Selita Ebanks models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2007.      Gabriel Bouys/Getty Images

The diamond-covered "Holiday Fantasy Bra" — modeled by Selita Ebanks — stood out thanks to the rubies, emeralds, and yellow sapphires arranged in the shape of holly across its cups.

Its Mouawad gems totaled 1,662.51 carats.

Victoria's Secret fans saw the dark side of the Fantasy Bra in 2008.

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Adriana Lima poses with the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2008.      AP Photo/Evan Agostini

Adriana Lima modeled the $5 million "Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra."

It was covered in black diamonds and had strings of rubies and white diamonds across it, totaling 3,900 gems.

Victoria's Secret kept the edgy aesthetic going in 2009.

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Marisa Miller models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2009.      George Napolitano/Getty Images

The black "Harlequin Fantasy Bra" modeled by Marisa Miller was lined with white diamonds and decorated with brown gems in crisscross shapes across it — the work of Italian jeweler Damiani.

The $3 million piece also included a 16-carat heart-shaped diamond hanging from its center.

But the Fantasy Bra returned to its roots in 2010.

But the Fantasy Bra returned to its roots in 2010.
Adriana Lima models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2010.      Slaven Vlasic/Stringer/Getty Images

Adriana Lima modeled the "Bombshell Fantasy Bra," a $2 million tan garment covered in 3,000 diamonds, sapphires, and topaz stones in shapes inspired by stars and constellations.

It took 1,500 hours for Damiani to create the piece.

The 2011 "Fantasy Treasure Bra" was blue and lined with pearls.

The 2011 "Fantasy Treasure Bra" was blue and lined with pearls.
Miranda Kerr models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2011.      Timothy A. Clary/Getty Images

Modeled by Miranda Kerr, the $2.5 million bra — designed by London Jewelers of New York — was covered in a mix of 3,400 diamonds, citrines, aquamarines, and pearls, the latter of which were also strung in rows beneath its cups.

Like other Fantasy Bras before it, the 2011 piece also had massive white and yellow diamonds around 8 carats each that hung from its center.

Alessandra Ambrosio was selected to walk the 2012 runway in the "Floral Fantasy Bra."

Alessandra Ambrosio was selected to walk the 2012 runway in the "Floral Fantasy Bra."
Alessandra Ambrosio models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2012.      Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/Getty Images

Another London Jewelers of New York creation, the peach-colored bra was valued at $2.5 million.

It had amethysts, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds in the shapes of flowers over 18-karat pink and yellow gold, as well as a 20-carat radiant-cut diamond hanging from a sparkling pendant.

The "Royal Fantasy Bra" was worn by Candice Swanepoel in 2013.

The "Royal Fantasy Bra" was worn by Candice Swanepoel in 2013.
Candice Swanepoel models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2013.      Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Designed by Mouawad, the "Royal Fantasy Bra" featured 5,400 multicolored gems — a mix of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires — and 18-karat yellow gold.

Its center stone, which was adorned with a diamond bow, was a 52-carat, pear-shaped ruby.

2014 was the first and only year Victoria's Secret created two Fantasy Bras.

2014 was the first and only year Victoria
Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2014.      Michael Stewart/Getty Images

Crafted over 1,380 hours by Mouawad artists, the "Dream Angels Fantasy Bras" stood out thanks to an array of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and multicolored gems over 18-karat gold.

Adriana Lima modeled the blue version and Alessandra Ambrosio modeled the red. Each cost $2 million.

The 2015 Fantasy Bra modeled by Lily Aldridge had a summer flare.

The 2015 Fantasy Bra modeled by Lily Aldridge had a summer flare.
Lily Aldridge models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2015.      Taylor Hill/Getty Images

Called the "Fireworks Fantasy Bra," the $2 million piece was covered in 6,808 gemstones.

White diamonds covered its cups, while multicolored sapphires, garnets, amethysts, topazes, tourmalines, peridots, quartzes, citrines, and tsavorites were used to create the firework-esque swirls across them.

Jasmine Tookes dazzled in the 2016 "Bright Night Fantasy Bra."

Jasmine Tookes dazzled in the 2016 "Bright Night Fantasy Bra."
Jasmine Tookes models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2016.      Martin Bureau/Getty Images

Created over the course of 700 hours by Aziz & Walid Mouzannar, the $3 million bra was one of the most luxurious ever created for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

The geometric piece featured 9,000 diamonds and emeralds in round clusters, creating a cutout effect over its cups.

Lais Ribeiro sported the "Champagne Nights Fantasy Bra" in 2017.

Lais Ribeiro sported the "Champagne Nights Fantasy Bra" in 2017.
Lais Ribeiro models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2017.      Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

This $2 million piece was created with 6,000 white diamonds, yellow sapphires, and blue topazes.

While the bra featured a signature stone hanging from its center — a giant blue topaz — its golden collar with a second loose gem was entirely unique.

Elsa Hosk modeled the final Fantasy Bra created by Victoria's Secret.

Elsa Hosk modeled the final Fantasy Bra created by Victoria
Elsa Hosk models the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra in 2018.      Michael Stewart/Getty Images

Designed by Atelier Swarovski, the $1 million "Dream Angels Fantasy Bra" was a netted bralette covered in 2,100 tiny diamonds.

It also had diamond-encrusted rope straps and a matching body chain that sat across it.

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