The 2011 Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra

Remember how yesterday I claimed that everything was better if it was encrusted with diamonds? Well it would appear that I was wrong again, but this time its diamond covered lingerie. That’s right; the famed Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is tonight and with every VS show, comes the Fantasy Bra. (I feel that there should be appropriately dramatic music here, but since these blogs don’t come with a soundtrack feature we shall press on.)

Since its inception in 1996, the Fantasy Bra has been making headlines. Worn by names such as Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, and Claudia Schiffer, the Fantasy Bra is every Angel’s dream; a dream that came true this year for model Miranda Kerr. “I have always wanted to wear the Fantasy Bra”. “It’s really special”, gushed Kerr. It’s true; there is something very special about these bras, very special, meaning very costly. With the first installment, the Million Dollar Miracle bra, which retailed for, you guessed it, $1 million, the sparkly undergarments were poised to make history. And four years later, Gisele Bundchen strutted down the catwalk wearing a record breaking Fantasy Bra and panties worth a staggering $15 million.

This year’s $2.5 million piece, dubbed the Fantasy Treasure Bra is encrusted with a mind-blowing 3,400 stones including 142 carats of white and yellow diamonds hand set amongst pearls, citrines, and aquamarines. As for how it feels to actually wear this eye-popping creation? “It was magical. Felt like a million dollars. Or $2.5 million", laughed Kerr shown below with the Fantasy Treasure Bra.  

Photo : Shannon Stapleton / Reuters

But the main question is, will it sell? Contrary to popular belief, the Fantasy Bra is not created as a showpiece. It is created to sell, and for quite a lot of money. However, only one has ever sold, and it was the very first, and very cheapest at a budget friendly $1 million. I think the reason is that there are so many things to spend millions of dollars on, and diamond studded bras just don’t rank that high up on the list. On my list they would fall miles behind things like mansions, yachts, and the Elizabeth Taylor diamond ring.

However, with all of that being said, the bra itself is quite pretty and I’m sure it would make a nice addition to anyone’s home décor. Because let’s face it, you can’t wear the thing. Besides it being ostentatious as all get out, it was made to fit Kerr, a teeny, tiny supermodel. Although even if it did fit, I wouldn’t wear it as a bra. I personally think that it has gone beyond underwear and has become embellished enough to be worn as a top. I say throw that baby on and hit the clubs, with a couple of body guards of course!

Now I want to hear what you think! Is this year’s Fantasy Bra jaw-droppingly gorgeous, or a jaw-dropping waste of money? Would you buy it, and if so would you wear it?