Behind the Scenes of the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

With all the excitement surrounding the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, it’s easy to forget the people that make it possible. ELLE staffers Kelly Stuart and Erin Clements went behind-the-scenes of this year’s show to interview the stylists, designers, and of course, Angels that collaborate to make the VSFS one of the most popular fashion events of the year.

Charlotte Stockdale (Show Stylist) on this year’s story and theme
We came up with the idea of this girl who lands from outer space in Paris. She gets on a train that comes to a halt in Pinkland, where pink girls get on and off. Then they go into this fairy-tale forest and little lady bugs and butterflies land on them and vines grow up on their clothes. Then, there’s Tick-Tock Time; the wings in this section are based on clocks—there’s one modeled after a pocket watch with metallic feathers. And she ends up in this regal realm of princess-ness, where the wings have Swarovski jewels and peacock feathers.

Todd Thomas (Costume Designer) on the Angel’s new wings
The wings are very more conceptually driven than in years past—and sublimely executed. Look closely at the details this year. They’re really remarkable.

Doutzen Kroes (Model) on the honor of being an Angel
We found out, with the model search, just how many girls want to do this, and I feel so blessed. To feel that energy and be in the center of all the attention is pretty amazing. It’s also very nerve-wracking.

Miranda Kerr (Model) on why she loves the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
It’s such a fun, theatrical show. It’s a great chance for us girls to get together. The energy is incredible, and the audience really gets involved.

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