The Makings of an Angel 

There are many beautiful women in the world. A small handful of them actually have what it takes—at the height of their beauty—to make it in the modeling industry. And out of that min­uscule subsection of gorgeous girls, 10 or so are lucky enough to call themselves Victoria’s Secret Angels.

More than just long-stemmed, smoldering babes, the Angels are bona fide ambassadors whose personalities and lifestyles are intrinsically linked to the Victoria’s Secret brand identity. Wisely, VS recently inducted red-hot Lily Aldridge into its über-elite subset of the industry’s brightest standouts.

ON LILY: Corset, Dolce & Gabbana ($795). Necklace, Cartier (price on request)