At the backstage of the 2017 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, models were pictured as they got ready for what the US brand calls "the sexiest show on earth". /Chinanews Photo

The event, held in Shanghai on Monday, marks the first time the star-studded fashion gala has taken place outside the United States or Europe. /Chinanews Photo

This year, a record eight Chinese models are strutting their stuff down the runway along with the most diverse lineup in the show’s history. /Chinanews Photo