Sexiest show in town

THOSE Victoria's Secret babes know how to put on a cracking show.

The models, including MIRANDA KERR in this cheeky outfit, strutted their stuff on the catwalk donning the latest VS lingerie.

The annual show took place at The Lexington Armory in New York and was kicked off by the BLACK EYED PEAS with a performance of Boom Boom Pow.

All the box office Secret girls appeared, such as ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO and MARISA MILLER.


HEIDI KLUM made her first appearance on the catwalk since giving birth just five weeks ago.

The German beauty was due to host the show but delighted the packed-out crowd by taking a turn on the runway.

The previous day, the models descended on Times Square dressed identically in black jeans and leather jackets to promote the event.

Thankfully for fans of the ladies, they were back in traditional attire for the catwalk - with some outrageous accessories thrown in.

US babe Miller wore the most expensive outfit.

The Sports Illustrated favourite, left, sported a $3million diamond-encrusted bra.

Costume designer PATRICIA FIELD said: "It's always a spectacular.

"Victoria's Secret does that extra thing I like."

Brit babe ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY, below, made her Victoria's Secret catwalk debut.

She recently became the first ever UK Angel and proved she could compete with the the VS big-hitters last night.


Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on the runway for the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at The Lexington Armory in New York.

Rosie, who wore a blue two-piece and wings, even helped close the show.

Black Eyed Peas singer FERGIE kept with the lingerie theme for her performance

She showed off her toned pins in a green corset and leotard with a long skirt flowing behind.

The Angels will soon have another addition to their flock.

Victoria's Secret have been running an online talent competition to find their next runway queen.

The winner, who will be chosen by the public, will feature in the televised version of the show on December 1.

Korean model found dead

Ms Kim became a fashion week regular in New York, Milan, Paris and London and most recently appeared during Seoul fashion week in October. -- PHOTO: AP

SEOUL - A TOP South Korean model who was a fixture at fashion week in Paris and London was found dead at her apartment in Paris, an official said on Friday.

Ms Daul Kim, 20, was found dead on Thursday by French police, a Foreign Ministry official in Seoul said. The official declined to provide further details and asked not to be named, citing ministry policy.

Media reports called it an apparent suicide, but officials have not confirmed the cause of death. Her Seoul agency, Esteem, said her family and agency officials were heading to Paris.

Raised in Seoul and Singapore, Ms Kim modelled in Asia before making her fashion week debut in Paris in 2007, modelling for Chanel, Dries van Noten and Maison Martin Margiela, among others, her agency said. She became a fashion week regular in New York, Milan, Paris and London and most recently appeared during Seoul fashion week in October, according to Esteem.

Known for her thick mane of hair - sometimes dyed blond - and her quirky sensibility, the 5-foot-10 (178-centimetre) model was celebrated for her sense of style. She was featured recently in a commercial for designer Christopher Kane's line of clothing for British retailer Topshop.

Ms Kim also was an accomplished painter and video filmmaker who had a solo show of her artwork in Seoul. She often listed 'collecting forks' as a hobby. Bloggers in South Korea mourned her death, speculating she felt the pressure of high-fashion modelling and a loss of identity. -- AP

Guide to bikini hotness

MARISA MILLER has been teaching wannabe models how to look hot in a bikini.

After all, there are few better exponents of the art.

The Victoria's Secret beauty was invited to be a mentor in the next series of America's Next Top Model.



She showed her students several poses, like sticking her bottom out and rolling around in the sand.

We wish our best-looking teachers had done that at school...

Soldier becomes new Miss England

Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge has become the new Miss England after Rachel Christie stepped down following her arrest over an alleged nightclub brawl.

Katrina Hodge, centre, is now Miss England after Rachel Christie, right, lost her crown after being involved in a brawl with Miss Manchester Sara Beverley Jones, left, in a nightclub

A statement from Miss England organisers said Miss Christie, 21, had stepped down as she wanted to concentrate on clearing her name.

It was later announced that L/Cpl Hodge, who was first runner-up in the 2009 national contest, has become the new Miss England.

She has been decorated for remaining calm under fire.

So Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge is the perfect choice to take on the embattled Miss England crown.

The 22-year-old soldier - nicknamed Combat Barbie - was handed the title after her predecessor Rachel Christie was forced to give it up following a nightclub brawl.


Lance Corporal Hodge, who has been decorated for her time in Iraq with the Royal Anglian Regiment, came runner-up to Miss Christie, niece of Olympic sprinter Linford Christie.

She will now represent the country in next month's Miss World contest in South Africa.

Miss Christie, 21, was accused of punching beauty queen Sara Beverley Jones in the face following a row over her boyfriend.

Trouble apparently flared after 24-year-old Miss Jones - the current Miss Manchester - showed Miss Christie an intimate text message, which she claimed had been sent by Miss Christie's boyfriend, David McIntosh.

Mr McIntosh - better known as Tornado on the TV's Gladiators - had previously dated Miss Jones.

After reading the message, Miss Christie, an athlete who hopes to compete in the heptathlon in the 2012 Games, is alleged to have 'flipped' and hit Miss Jones 'several times'.

Following the incident at Manchester's Mansion club, Miss Jones was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Miss Christie's spokesman said of the incident, which took place at around 1am on Monday: 'She can't go through to Miss World with this hanging over her. She is devastated by what has been alleged but we are supporting her.'

Miss Christie - the first black woman to be crowned Miss England - pledged to be a role model when she won the title last July.

She said at the time: 'My main focus in winning Miss England is to show black kids that they can be whatever they want to be.

'If they sit moaning and being negative, they won't get on.'

Miss Asia crown

Contestants (from left) Hsu Chia Huei, Lam Tse Kwan and Xu Ying in their sexy costumes

Dance instructor Xu Ying, 21, was crowned the queen of this year's Miss Asia Pageant 2009 in Hong Kong on Sunday.

She walked away with the crown and other prizes worth over HK$2 million (RM889,300).

Xu, from Anhui, China, also won herself a television artiste contract with ATV (Asia Television Limited).

Miss Asia 2009 Xu Ying flanked by Wang His Yao and Hsu Chia Huei

Wang His Yao, a 26-year-old purchasing manager emerged first runner-up while Taiwan undergraduate Hsu Chia Huei, 21, was second runner-up.

The annual competition organised by ATV, is open to women from all Asian countries. There are no age limits for contestants

In 1995, the contest rocked the beauty pageant industry for when the then 48-year-old Gong Xuehua was picked among the finalists.

This year’s competition was also mired in controversy with the programme drawing criticism over complaints that the organiser had resorted to "promoting flesh" to boost ratings.

It was aired-live in Hong Kong, competing with rival television station, TVB, which broadcast the Super Trio Supreme Battles Against Beautiful Cooking - a special programme based on two popular game shows.

In a move to win the ratings war, the station made the 12 finalists wear ‘see-through angel costumes’ and other sexy dresses at the event.

On its official website, ATV has announced that more than 850,000 audiences had watched the event, two-times more compared to last year.

The winners of the other awards of the pageant were:

Miss Photogenic: Wang Jin Jin, 22, college student.
Miss Friendship: Cheung Ka Wai, 25, marketing manager.
Miss Modern Elegance: Tran Tiana Rae, 20, undergraduate.
Perfect Body Award: Liu Yi Hsin, 24, model.
Beautiful Complexion Skin Award: Sheng An, 17, student.

* Source: ATV, Hong Kong