Chanel Iman goes braless in extreme plunging red velvet dress as she models a series of looks on beach shoot in Sydney

Chanel Iman is clearly making the most of her time in Sydney, Australia as she modelled a series of very sexy looks while on a beach photoshoot on Thursday.

The 24-year-old Victoria's Secret superstar looked incredibly sexy as she slipped into a red velvet gown, which had an extreme plunging neckline. 

The exquisite number had spaghetti straps and Chanel had to go braless in the designer creation, wearing silver shoes and carrying a matching hat in her hand. 

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Lady in red: Supermodel Chanel Iman is clearly making the most of her time in Sydney, Australia as she modelled a series of very sexy looks while on a beach photoshoot on Thursday

Lady in red: Supermodel Chanel Iman is clearly making the most of her time in Sydney, Australia as she modelled a series of very sexy looks while on a beach photoshoot on Thursday

Working it: The 24-year-old Victoria's Secret superstar looked incredibly sexy as she slipped into a red velvet gown, which had an extreme plunging neckline
Doing her thing: The exquisite number had spaghetti straps and Chanel had to go braless in the designer creation, wearing silver shoes and carrying a matching hat in her han

Working it: The 24-year-old Victoria's Secret superstar looked incredibly sexy as she slipped into a red velvet gown, which had an extreme plunging neckline

Looking good: As she walked along the beach in her flip-flops, she checked out her glamorous look in the mirror 

Looking good: As she walked along the beach in her flip-flops, she checked out her glamorous look in the mirror 

Show your softer side in a velvet dress by Ellery

If someone said 'beach photoshoot', you would be forgiven for thinking bikinis and swimsuits. A red velvet maxi dress isn't exactly the first thing that springs to mind, but boy are we glad that someone was thinking outside the box!

Chanel Iman looked incredible on the sand in Australia as she modelled a variety of high fashion ensembles. But of course we've got a crush on this velvet number! The deep red shade is rather festive and we love the dipped hemline and zip front. It's a gothic twist on the classic slip dress and is quite simply the perfect party season style.

It's by Australian label Ellery and hails from the Resort 2016 line. We've actually spotted Rihanna herself wearing the white version, which is high praise indeed! Unfortunately it's not available to buy just yet, but click (right) to shop the current collection at MATCHESFASHION.COM.

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She soon mixed up her look and wore a patterned playsuit as she lay down in the dunes for another sultry snap, while another look saw her wear a multi-coloured frilly ensemble. 

But it wasn't all work and no play for the beautiful star, who then changed into a peach skirt, complete with mini skirt as she walked along the beach. 

She teamed the fashion forward two-piece with a pair of black leather ankle boots, while carrying a giant handful of red, yellow and pink balloons. 

Stand-out look: She soon mixed up her look and wore a patterned playsuit which had a metallic feel
Stunning: She teamed the ensemble with a pair of sunglasses

Stand-out look: She soon mixed up her look and wore a patterned playsuit which had a metallic feel 

LoviThe model was pictured reclining on the sand dunes as she made the most of the sunshine

LoviThe model was pictured reclining on the sand dunes as she made the most of the sunshine

What a frill: The stunner looked incredible in a multi-coloured dress which had a sheer section at the bust 

What a frill: The stunner looked incredible in a multi-coloured dress which had a sheer section at the bust 

Adding a pop of colour to her look, Chanel wore a pair of statement blue star earrings for the shoot.

The outing comes after she attended the Elle Style Awards in Sydney the night before. 

Wearing a coral strapless mini dress and silver killer heels, the stunner let her hair down in style as she joined a host of other celebrities. 

Leggy lady: Another look was a peach skirt suit which was teamed with a pair of black leather ankle boots
Pop of colour: She teamed the look with a pair of blue star statement earrings

Leggy lady: Another look was a peach skirt suit which was teamed with a pair of black leather ankle boots 

Up, up and away... The model carried a giant handful of balloons as she posed up a storm 

Up, up and away... The model carried a giant handful of balloons as she posed up a storm 

Boot-iful: Her footwear had a peep-toe design and a lace-up section going up the sides
Stunning: She wore her raven tresses in loose curls which cascaded down her shoulders

Boot-iful: Her footwear had a peep-toe design and a lace-up section going up the sides 

Say cheese! Chanel looked every inch the perfect model as she got to work on her day job

Say cheese! Chanel looked every inch the perfect model as she got to work on her day job

Beautiful view: She looked incredible from every angle as she gazed out to sea 

Beautiful view: She looked incredible from every angle as she gazed out to sea 

Iman started modeling with Ford Models at the age of 13 as a child model in Los Angeles.

Chanel has appeared on the cover of Teen Vogue, Vogue, Allure, Elle, i-D, Italian Vanity Fair, and Pop. She has also modeled for Bottega Veneta, GAP, Ralph Lauren, Express and DKNY. 

The Southern beauty has also appeared on several TV shows, including The Tyra Banks Show, House Of Style and American's Next Top Model.

Wow thing: The night before, she attended the Elle Style Awards wearing a beautiful coral dress 

Wow thing: The night before, she attended the Elle Style Awards wearing a beautiful coral dress 

 

 

 

 

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