Photo by Steve Eichner/WWD
Martha Hunt isn't just getting her first-ever Angel wings this year—she's getting one of the shows' top honors.
As if being one of the freshly crowned ten new Angels weren't already huge, Martha will also sport the blinged-out, bespoke Swarovski lingerie creation at the fast-approaching 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. To put it in plain English: It's the number two honor in the show, second only to being chosen to model the Fantasy Bra. And just one day out from the highly-anticipated event, WWD is offering up an up-close look at the majorly luxurious piece, plus some insight as to the craftsmanship that went into the ornate design.
And as you might've already guessed, this is no ordinary corset—it's handmade by Parisian couturier Serkan Cura, and adorned with more than 90,000 crystal embellishments.
"I know [in advance] who will wear each look," Cura, who's worked on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show costumes for three seasons now, told WWD of his design process. "I take all the measurements, I make all the composites. It's why you can see that everything fits perfectly, and the Swarovski crystals won't hurt [the models'] skin…Everything is perfectly done. We gave so much energy and passion into each look."
Oh, and let's not neglect those luminous golden Angel wings either, which boast more than 20,000 crystal embellishments of their own in addition to the 130 feet of LED lights, 1,200 individual lights and (of course) a hidden battery pack.
"I've worn wings before, but these are special," 26-year-old Hunt told WWD of the 19-pound wings. "They're heavier than ever before and light up like a firework…"
Not to imply anything, but fellow Angel Lily Aldridge—who received the ultimate kudos of wearing the Fantasy Bra this year—did sport the Swarovski piece last year. So Martha: This could mean there's a (potential) major promotion in the works for you next year!
Be sure to set your DVR for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, airing on Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. on CBS!