Fifty-one of the world's most sought-after models took to the runway at the Grand Palais in Paris on Wednesday for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2016.

The multi-million dollar line-up included 21-year-olds Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, who both returned to the show for a second year, while Hadid's younger sister Bella, 20, made her walking debut alongside the likes of VS veterans Alessandra Ambrosio, 35, and Behati Prinsloo, 28.

One of the most covered-up people to take to the catwalk was Irina Shayk, 30, who is rumoured to be expecting her first child with boyfriend, Bradley Cooper. 

The Russian did nothing to allay whispers when she concealed her stomach for both runway appearances in a trench coat and a red fringe robe.

Performing at the 20th anniversary show were ​Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and The Weeknd, who had a rather awkward encounter with his ex-girlfriend, Bella, on stage.

The pair, who reportedly ended their 18-month relationship in the last few weeks, set tongues wagging of a possible reconciliation when he turned to serenade her as she sauntered past in a grey lace teddy with matching sheer cloak (let's face it, how every ex-girlfriend dreams of bumping into her former significant other).

"You are in my way, please move," she probably did not tell him as she sashayed past.

There was plenty of eye-catching lingerie on display, including the emerald and diamond encrusted Fantasy Bra worth $4 million worn by Jasmine Tookes, 25. She was passed on the honour from Lily Aldridge, 31, who wore it at last year's show in New York City.

Australia was represented by Perth-born model Bridget Malcolm, 25, who said she was "beyond thankful" for the opportunity to walk in the show for a second year in a row.

What to the models do once the catwalk wraps? Party.

"I'm planning to let loose and have some champagne and dance," Tookes told the Telegraph.co.uk. "It's going to be good."

You can watch the show on December 5 in the US and December 8 in Australia on Channel Nine.