Victoria’s Secret’s Topless Bikini. Hot? or Too Hot to Handle?

Appropriately called, “Half the bikini, twice as sexy,” Victoria’s Secret may be waaaay ahead of its time on this one. The cut features skimpy bottoms held around the neck with a string. Oh, la, la!

And for those of us who aren’t French and prefer not to spend the weekend in the county jail there is an optional bandeau top.

Ps. Let me know if you want to model it. I’ll be sure to order one right away! In the meantime you can enjoy the VS video with Lindsay Ellingson here:
Victoria’s Secret Topless bikini

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Edward Razek: Why Victoria’s Models Succeed Off The Runway

Edward Razek: Why Victoria’s Models Succeed Off The Runway

According to a study by Forbes.com if there are institutions that produce winners Victoria’s Secret is that to the modeling industry.

Gisele Bundchen, Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks are among the notable alumni of the Victoria’s Secret Brand who have achieved enormous success in the fashion industry.

Many fashion brands use famous actresses to market their product. Victoria’s Secret has shied away from that trend by using impossibly tall vixens that are comfortable sharing their bodies in lingerie. To do this as a career one must have a ton of confidence and fantastic physique. Edward Razek understands this probably more than anyone in the modeling industry.

“I try to encourage all of the women to get involved with the brand, to develop their communication skills and to watch the best examples, like Heidi, to see what they’ve done with their careers,” says Razek. “I am constantly looking for the next Tyra, Gisele or Heidi.”

Razek also understands the importance that his models are professionals. “The notion of girls partying all night and showing up late and throwing cellphones at chauffeurs, you won’t see it, period,” says Razek. While it is true that Naomi has spread her wings on the Victoria’s Secret Runways, it is apparent she didn’t learn her skills from VS. “There are too many good girls (out there) and we won’t deal with divas.”

Victoria’s Secret has also avoided the fashion trap of using anorexic looking models in its ad campaigns. It is true that VS models are leaner and taller than your average girl and they choose women with extraordinarily good looks but they use a fuller, more toned and athletic model than many brands do.

Whatever their secret is, the world loves VS models. Thank you Mr. Razek.

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Rosie Huntington Whiteley Officially Replaces Megan Fox As New Transformers Girl (Pics, Video)

Rosie Huntington Whiteley Officially Replaces Megan Fox As New Transformers Girl

The candidates for replacing Megan Fox after her departure from the Transformers franchise for being to skinny were whittled down to three fashion models. Yes, fashion models.

Director Michael Bay offered the role to Rosie-Huntington Whiteley according to Deadline Hollywood. Huntington-Whiteley read for Bay in Los Angeles last friday and won the role which began production May 17th. Michael Bay has worked with Rosie on multiple occasions when he did advertising work for Victoria’s Secret. Here is a Victoria’s Secret commercial directed by Michael Bay.

Victoria’s Secret CEO Edward Razek must be very proud.

Congrats to Rosie!

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Black Fashion Models (Video) The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows 2005/2009

Black Fashion Models (Video) The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows 2005/2009

Watch black fashion models as they parade their beautiful bodies in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Thank you Edward Razek!

Black Fashion Models at The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows 2005-2009: Tyra Banks, Selita Ebanks, Naomi Campbell, Emanuela de Paula, Oluchi Onweagba, Chanel Iman, Sessilee Lopez, Noemie Lenoir, Ajuma Nasenyana, Arlenis Sosa Peña, Aminata Niaria, Jessica White and Lyndsey Scott.

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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2009 Casting (Video)

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2009 Casting (Video)

Join Edward Razek, Monica Mitro and casting director John Pfeiffer as they dish on what is required to book the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2010/2011 Part 1 (Video)

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2010/2011 Part 1 (Video)

It’s here the 2010/2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show! Enjoy! Thank you Edward Razek for your casting selection. Don’t forget to click the “like” button in the column to add me for all the latest Victoria’s Secret videos and updates.

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Behind The Scenes At Victoria’s Secret Casting (Callbacks Video)

Behind The Scenes At Victoria’s Secret Casting (Callbacks Video)

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2010 was taped yesterday! Now it is just 3 weeks away. Here is a sneak peek at the behind-the-scenes casting with Victoria’s Secret CEO Edward Razek.

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I Know Your Pretty But That Doesn’t Make You A Model (Video)

I Know Your Pretty But That Doesn’t Make You A Model (Video)

Look we know you want to be a fashion model. Sure it is your dream to look like Heidi Klum and grace the cover of Vogue Magazine. I am sure Anna Wintour is looking for the best there is out there. Edward Razek wants to find a Victoria’s Secret superstar. You think you are a perfect fashion photography fit. However, your Sports Illustrated dreams will be crushed if they see your myspace pic of you puckering your lips on their desk. Seriously, people if your lips don’t look like Angelina Jolie’s naturally Fuhgeddabout it!!!! News Alert: Professionals can usually tell the difference between natural beauty and enhanced beauty and they will laugh at you if you go overboard. Just like I laughed at this video. I hope you do too…

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Edward Razek Must Be Proud: The First Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (Video)

The First Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (Video)

Before the glitz and glamour of what Victoria’s Secret is today there was the first Victoria’s Secret Fashion show. Enjoy the video. VS, you’ve come a long way, baby!

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Victoria’s Secret Swim Celebrates Their 15th Birthday With Special Montage (Video)

Victoria’s Secret Swim Celebrates Their 15th Birthday With Special Montage (Video)

Special video released by Victoria’s Secret celebrating their 15 years of swim. See how many supermodels you identify with the VS Brand. Thank you Edward Razek!

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