It’s no secret that for the last 15 years it has been the Victoria’s Secret empire that has been shaping the standards of female beauty. Everything that is considered a model of femininity today comes from the casting directors of the brand, who for many years dictated beauty standards to the world. In the 90s, Stephanie Seymour and Karen Mulder were responsible for sexuality; in the early 00s, Gisele with her vine-like body and sun-bleached strands was considered the main “angel”. Last years most sexy woman planets recognized the radiant Candice Swanepoel - her star role in the team brought back the fashion for blue-eyed blondes. Victoria's Secret has a whole archetype: languid and fatal Adriana Lima, athletic Alessandra Ambrosio, angelic Doutzen Kroes and Anna Beatriz Barros.
But this year the rules of the game have changed. Candice and Behati found themselves on maternity leave, the creators who would not have risked it before global changes, considered this time the most suitable for changing the format. After all, what is the grand annual Victoria's Secret show? Least of all, this is a show of a lingerie collection, but first of all, the official ambassadors of the brand demonstrate to the world with their appearance what is considered the aesthetic canon. It's all about female beauty, about the symbol of femininity of our time. So who will form this very canon today?
The main sensation is the choice of model to demonstrate the famous Fantasy Bra. For those who are not in the know, a precious sconce studded with diamonds is a kind of cherry on the cake at the end of each show, and it is usually presented by a top model, who bears the unspoken title of the main “angel” of the brand. And if earlier a $3 million bra studded with precious stones was represented by Gisele and Candice, today Victoria's Secret unexpectedly chooses a young and unknown black American woman, Jasmine Tookes, who, even before the iconic release, becomes a star - just from the materials about the Fantasy Bra fitting in the world media several hundred came out. Apart from the fact that the newly minted star played football and gymnastics as a child, nothing is known about her. Among Jasmine's commercial contracts, only the modest Gap is listed. In a word, this is just a story on the theme: “The next morning she woke up famous.”
Jasmine Tookes
Yesterday, the honor of walking in a Fantasy Bra decorated with diamonds and emeralds, worth three million dollars, at the upcoming Victoria's Secret show went to Jasmine Tookes..
Childhood and early career
Jasmine was born in Huntington Beach, California, in 1991. The girl's mother worked as a stylist, so Tux began her modeling career early - at the age of 15. In 2011, when Jasmine was 20 years old, she made her global runway debut at the DKNY show.
Personal life
Tux’s heart is not free: for several years now she has been in a romantic relationship with Tobias Sorensen, who also works as a model. The couple met in a nightclub in 2012.
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Jasmine Tookes is new among the Voctoria's Secret "angels". The model received her "wings" only in 2015. For the first time, Jasmine took part in the traditional annual show of the brand in 2012.
Ability to keep secrets
After learning that she would be presenting Fantasy Bra this year, Jasmine was forced to accept that the news had to be kept secret for the next five months. All this time, only the model’s closest friends and relatives knew about the joyful event, including her mother and grandmother, whom Jasmine called first.
An old dream
Jasmine admits that she has been dreaming for many years that one day she will be able to try on the Fantasy Bra.
This is probably the most expensive thing I've ever had to wear, especially on my chest. Three million dollars were spent on creating the bra, as well as 700 hours and 9 thousand precious stones! I'll admit, I didn't want to take this bra off.
Tux's favorite models of the precious bra are those worn by Candice Swanepoel in 2013 and Tyra Banks in 2004.
Jasmine Tookes
Jasmine Tookes ( Jasmine Tookes). Born February 1, 1991 in Huntington Beach (California, USA). American top model.
Jasmine Tookes was born on January 2, 1991 in Huntington Beach, California. She trained as a gymnast for ten years before becoming a model. Her mother works as a fashion makeup artist. Thanks to her mother, she got into the modeling business.
As a child, she did gymnastics, football and volleyball.
In the modeling business since the age of 15. She signed her first adult contract in 2010 at the age of nineteen, her first commercial show was for the company Gap.
She made her debut on the international catwalk in 2011 at the DKNY show, and in the same year she appeared on the cover of Vogue Italy.
At various times she took part in shows: Anthony Vaccarello, Balmain, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Daks, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, DSquared2, Ermanno Scervino, Gianfranco Ferré, Giles, Hervé Léger, Isabel Marant, Jason Wu, Jill Stuart , Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Marchesa, Oscar de la Renta, Paco Rabanne, Peter Som, Alberta Ferretti, Richard Chai, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stella McCartney, Trussardi, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent and others.
In 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, she was invited to the final shows of Victoria's Secret.
Since April 2015, she has been an “angel” of Victoria’s Secret.
Jasmine Tookes in Fantasy Bra at Victoria's Secret 2016 show
The bra, shimmering with thousands of gems, was presented as the highlight of the show. The incredible piece of art was designed by Eddie Borgo. The stones are from the jewelry brand AWMouzannar.
"It's so beautiful. It's covered in white diamonds and emeralds and has about 9,000 gems. It cost $3 million," Tookes said. "It's a very heavy thing, it weighs over 450 carats. It weighs down on my shoulders, but it's worth it," Jasmine said.
He posts videos of himself fooling around and also shares photos without makeup. And all this despite a busy schedule and serious contracts (Jasmine Tookes recently presented the new Victoria’s Secret Love fragrance). In a quick interview with ELLE, the model explained what she couldn’t live without this fall.
I will re-read the Harry Potter series of books. Moreover, this year marks the twenty anniversary of the release of the first book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.”
What to wear?
IN Everyday life I can’t live without three things: a leather jacket, a pair of boots and a small shoulder bag. And for evening outings I will choose a velvet dress.
A person who has always inspired you with their style?
Mother. She's a stylist. And she has an impeccable sense of style.
Which underwear should you choose?
Sexy! Such underwear seems to transform a woman. If you feel tired, fragile, exhausted in the fall, put on a sexy set and feel how your condition changes. My favorite for fall is the sheer bodysuit from the Love collection. And also a velvet set from the Victoria's Secret Dream Angels line: perfect for autumn.
The scent of autumn?
Fruity-floral Love Victoria's Secret. If you listen closely, the aroma reveals mango, juniper berries, figs, musk and apricot flowers.
Favorite beauty product for fall?
Lipstick in a rich autumn shade.
Jasmine Tookes' Picks: 5 Fall Must-Have Items
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Beauty - what does this word mean to you?
Feeling comfortable in your own skin. You can try dozens of hairstyles and makeup, but none of it is worth it if you don't love yourself. Self-love is real beauty.
What apps can't you live without?
Listen to music on Spotify. Buy cosmetics at Sephora. Also Uber, Victoria's Secret and Instagram, which is where I start my day (yes, I know how bad it is).
Think back to the moment you found out you were introducing the Fantasy Bra. What was your first thought?
“WAIT, WHAT?!?!” Exactly like this. At first I was embarrassed, then I became agitated and reacted emotionally. Two moments that I will never forget: the first, when I heard that I would present the Fantasy Bra, and the second, when I went to the Victoria's Secret show.
Entering the Fantasy Bra in modeling is considered the highest achievement. What's next?
My career doesn’t end after this, of course. I remain in modeling, but would also like to work in film and television.
