Parties You Will Never Get Into

Victoria’s Secret has been known to throw out extravagant and glitzy fashion shows every year with alluring supermodels flashing their skimpy yet fabulous lingerie down the runway. Each VS show is typically one great party by itself, but the models and guests just can’t get enough that even the show’s after party is still packed with hordes of A-list people.

The 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show lived up to everybody’s expectation. The show was held at the amazing Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach on November 15, 2008. In fact, the show was one of the hotel’s re-opening highlights after wiping out a whopping $1 billion for its renovation.

The fashion show was another total success with a theme focusing on “glamour, sophistication and return to elegance.” Seated at the front row were stars like Sean “Diddy” Combs, Kim Kardashian, Martha Stewart, John Stamos, Lenny Kravitz, and Paris Hilton. Thirty-five gorgeous models flooded the glittering runway to the tunes of Kanye West and Chris Brown while artificial rose petals were pouring down. Usher also delivered musical performances, singing a medley of his hit songs. Other highlights of the show were the giant-sequined gift-bow wings on Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima modeling the 1,500-carat fantasy bra that is reported to be valued at $5 million.

After the show, an exclusive after party was held at the hotel’s LIV club. Guests splurged on the all-night open bar while free Victoria’s Secret goodie packs were handed on the way out. Guests who were at the club included actor Terrence Howard, Diddy, Paris Hilton, Michelle Trachtenberg, Mario Lopez, and the VS models.

The night before the fashion extravaganza, Fontainebleau held a $5 million grand re-opening soiree where VS models were on hand to cut the ribbon. Talk about Marisa Miller, Doutzen Kroes, and Heidi Klum, together with the hotel’s new owner and CEO Don Soffer. Guests who were present at the bash included Alex Rodriguez, Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Kristin Cavallari, Brody Jenner, and Kim Kardashian; plus a surprise performance from Mariah Carey.