Kendall Jenner VS Show 2018 backstage

Candice Swanepoel VS Show 2018 backstage

Bella Hadid VS Show 2018 backstage

Cindy Bruna VS Show 2018 backstage

Angels Candice Swanepoel, Behati Prinsloo and Adriama Lima with one of this year’s performers, Rita Ora

Taylor Hill VS Show 2018 backstage

Sara Sampaio VS Show 2018 backstage

Aiden Curtiss VS Show 2018 backstage

Elsa Hosk VS Show 2018 backstage

Behati Prinsloo VS Show 2018 backstage

Josephine Skriver VS Show 2018 backstage

Barbara Palvin VS Show 2018 backstage

Shanina Shaik VS Show 2018 backstage

Mary Katrantzou posed with models Lais Ribeiro, Josephine Skriver and Jasmine Tookes wearing her Victoria’s Secret designs

Kendall Jenner with make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury, who oversaw this year’s beauty look.

Gigi Hadid VS Show 2018 backstage

A sisterly moment between Gigi and Bella Hadid.

Ming Xi, Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner

Stella Maxwell took a selfie as the action kicked off.

A make-up applied the finishing touches to Martha Hunt.

Liu Wen in the hair and make-up chair.

A glowing Behati Prinsloo.

Herieth Paul blew a kiss to the cameras as she prepared backstage.

Kelsey Merritt was all smiles for the camera as she got ready for the show.

Romee Strijd with her hair in rollers pre-show.

Winnie Harlow looked excited as she prepared for her VS show debut.

Adriana Lima beamed as the preening began.

VS veteran Adriana Lima and brand boss Ed Razek smiled for the cameras.

A fresh-faced Nadine Leopold.

Meghan Williams looked angelic as she sat backstage.

Jasmine Tookes smiled as she had her make-up applied.

Josie Canseco and Iesha Hodges played photographer.

The two captured the moment with a series of snaps.

Lead hairstylist Anthony Turner prepared a model’s hair.

Hairstylists set to work.

Cheyenne Maya Carty VS Show 2018 backstage

Melia Tiacoh VS Show 2018 backstage

Sui He VS Show 2018 backstage

Alanna Arrington VS Show 2018 backstage

Devon Windsor VS Show 2018 backstage