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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Katy Perry opened this year's Victoria's Secret fashion show in spectacular style tonight.The singer pulled out all the stops for her performance, which saw her model two eye-popping outfits from designer Todd Thomas.
With her killer curves and penchant for wearing provocative costumes, Katy certainly seemed a natural fit for the famous lingerie label.
Kinky costume: Katy Perry performed at this year's Victoria's Secret show in New York tonight
She's a Teenage Dream: The singer danced around the catwalk in her skimpy outfitAnd not to be outdone by the brand's famous 'angels', she took to the catwalk in an incredibly low-cut purple bustier that boasted a big bustle.
She also cavorted around in a yellow PVC covered in pink hearts and thigh-high black boots.
The 26-year-old, who married comedian Russell Brand last month, sang a crowd-pleasing medley of her hits, including Teenage Dream, Hot N Cold and California Gurls.
Catwalk queen: The 24-year-old sang a medley of her hits, including Teenage Dream, Hot N Cold and California Gurls
Cup runneth over: Katy donned an incredibly low-cut purple bustierAkon also performed at the show, singing his new single Angel.
Of the models, he said: 'You see them in person, it's like a whole other thing. They're amazing, they're beautiful.'
The lingerie show drew plenty of famous faces, including Debbie Harry, Serena Williams, Adrian Grenier, Nicky and Paris Hilton and Tyson Beckford.
Frock star: The singer changed into a PVC dress and thigh-high black boots
Look at me! The singer did her best to stay centre of attention
Take a bow: Katy was joined by Akon, who performed his new song AngelVictoria's Secret 'angel' Adriana Lima, 29, opened the show in a giant set of wings, making her return to the catwalk for the first time since giving birth to daughter Valentina a year ago.
Her first fashion show for Victoria's Secret was in 1998 and since being contracted as an 'angel' in 2000.
'To be back in shape for the fashion show, it wasn't easy for me,' she told USA Today backstage. 'I really worked very hard.'
Flying high: Victoria's Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosio emerged in an amazing set of wings
Bling it on: Adriana Lima modeled her favourite $2 million fantasy bra by Damiani
Weapon of mass distraction The bra containing more than 3,000 jewels and took six craftsmen 1,500 hours of work to completeThe brunette, who gained 50lbs during her pregnancy, certainly looked back on form as she modelled the $2 million fantasy diamond bra she first debuted last month.
Designed in collaboration with Italian jeweller Damiani, and containing more than 3,000 jewels, the piece took six craftsmen 1,500 hours of work to complete.
Adriana was joined by Alessandra Ambrosio, Karolina, Chanel Iman, Candice Swanepoel, Isabel Goulart and Selita Ebank.
More than meets the eye: Transformers star Rosie Huntington-Whiteley retunred to her modelling roots
Red hot: Rosie also modelled a sheer corset and pantiesRosie Huntington-Whiteley also took a break from acting to return to her modelling roots.
The 23-year-old British blonde, who dates actor Jason Statham, has been busy filming Transformers 3 this year alongside Shia LeBouf.
Karolina Kurkova, 26, who wore an animal print set with peacock wings, admits that keeping a Victoria's Secret-worthy figure is tough.
'I try to eat organic all the time,' Kurkova said. 'I don't eat white sugar, white flour, processed food.'
Hips don't lie: Julia Stegner wore an incredible creation that featured exaggerated hips and plenty of ruffles
All aflutter: Candice Swanepoel sent pulses racing in wings and a white and gold lingerie set 
All dressed up: Candace Swanepoel looked like a milkmaid There were a few notable absences from the parade.
Heidi Klum this year decided to bow out of her affiliation with the Victoria's Secret label after 13 years.
'Obviously, it's different,' said Ambrosio, when asked about Klum's departure.
'I miss the way she walks and her laugh and her personality,' Lima said.
Way to make an entrance: Lais Ribeiro strutted down the runway along with 'warrior' male models
Proud as a peacock: Karolina Kurkova turned a few heads in her feathered ensembleMiranda Kerr, who is expecting her first child with actor Orlando Bloom, sat the night out too.
Pregnant Doutzen Kroes, who married to DJ/producer Sunnery James this week, was also understandably otherwise engaged.
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show screens on CBS on November 30 in the U.S.
Pink carpet: Katy arrived shortly before Paris and Nicky Hiltonsource: dailymail [endtext]
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