Heidi Klum returns to fashion show with post-baby body

HEIDI KLUM and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road.

The lingerie retailer inducted five more women into its Angel ranks – a designation reserved for top models – in front of a packed house.

They were Emanuela de Paula, Chanel Iman, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Lindsay Ellingson and Candice Swanepoel.

But Klum, who gave birth to a daughter five weeks ago, was the audience favourite in her purple corset covered with a half gown with poufs of tulle. She emerged from the huge, castlelike set to applause.

Musical guests The Black Eyed Peas – especially Fergie, its only female member, who wore a black, jewelled bodysuit – also drew cheers.

Fergie came out later in a green corset gown.