Along with mega-famous household names (we're looking at you, Kendall and Gigi), the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show introduces a fresh new cast list of models each year.
One of the new faces joining the Angel line-up for 2018 was 18-year-old Alannah Walton.
Scouted by IMG models through its @WeLoveYourGenes Instagram initiative at just 15-years-old, Alannah only recently started pursuing modelling as a full time career. She travelled from her homeland of Australia for New York in order to attend the Victoria's Secret casting - her first international casting.
Hundreds of models audition each year to be one of the 60 chosen models joining the world-renowned line-up of Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid (to name a few). Many unsuccessful candidates even come back year-after-year to try to make the cut.
Alannah, though, was cast on her first attempt. An impressive feat for any model.
Last Thursday, Alannah walked in her first Victoria's Secret showcase, and found the time to keep a diary for the Standard about her inaugural VS experience. From the nerve-wracking casting to the exhausting fitness regime, which includes two hours of boxing a day, read all the details of her Victoria's Secret debut below.
On her Victoria's Secret casting...
"The casting process was very daunting. Being in a room surrounded by the most beautiful women in the world definitely made me nervous. It all came down to personality and letting your inner beauty shine."
On preparing for the show...
"I boxed for two hours a day prior to the show. I also added reformer Pilates into my regime closer to the show.
"Diet wise I was eating extremely clean - lean meats, lots of vegetables and healthy fats."
The night before...
"The night before the show I had a spray tan and hydrating serum tan.
"I also went to the gym and did a few more hours just to feel 100 per cent ready for the runway."
On the backstage atmosphere...
"There were a lot of tears - everyone was so supportive and cheered every single girl on.
"Maia Cotton was my best friend backstage, it was our first show together so it was nice to share the experience."
On walking down the catwalk...
"I was lucky enough to see my parents in the audience when I was walking. After I saw them I couldn't help but keep a huge smile on my face.
"The show definitely lived up to my expectations."
The after party...
"All the girls went to a fun after party. We had some burgers and pizzas and listened to some great music together."
Watch the video above to get a flavour of what it's ike behind the scenes at the Victoria's Secret show.
