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South Africa Candice Swanepoel has transitioned from acclaimed international model to successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, maintaining a prominent presence in the fashion industry for over two decades.
Candice Swanepoel has partnered with Anne Klein as a brand ambassador and model. This collaboration supports initiatives related to Earth Month and women's empowerment, leveraging Swanepoel’s eco-lifestyle brand, Tropic of C, for purpose-driven campaigns.
Candice Swanepoel collaborated with Mother Denim to launch her own line of denim products.
Candice Swanepoel is the co-founder, founder, and chief executive officer of Tropic of C, an eco-lifestyle and sustainable swimsuit brand launched in 2018.
Candice Swanepoel has a long-standing relationship with Victoria's Secret, becoming an Angel in 2010. She has participated in various campaigns, advertising, and fashion shows, including a collaboration between Victoria's Secret and her brand, Tropic of C.
Candice Swanepoel endorsed the brand Altuzarra, with the partnership starting in May 2025.
Candice Swanepoel endorsed the brand Poppi, with the partnership starting in December 2023.
Candice Susan Swanepoel was born on October 20, 1988, in Mooi River, Natal, South Africa. Raised on a farm, she exhibited an early interest in ballet. At the age of 15, Swanepoel was discovered by a modeling scout in a Durban flea market, marking the beginning of her distinguished career in the fashion industry. Her early career saw her gaining recognition through appearances in editorials across various international editions of prestigious magazines such as Vogue, Elle, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, V, Allure, W, and i-D, establishing her as a notable figure in high fashion modeling.
Swanepoel’s career progressed significantly with her runway work for numerous high-profile designers and brands, including Fendi, Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce and Gabbana, Michael Kors, Donna Karan, and Versace. She became a prominent face in advertising campaigns for major brands such as Tom Ford, Givenchy, Chanel, Miu Miu, Tommy Hilfiger, and Nike. A pivotal moment in her career occurred in 2007 when she began working with Victoria’s Secret, eventually becoming a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2010. Her association with the brand deepened when she was selected to wear the “Royal Fantasy Bra,” valued at $10 million, during the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, a significant milestone that further cemented her status in the modeling world.
Beyond modeling, Swanepoel has ventured into entrepreneurship with the launch of her eco-lifestyle and swimwear brand, Tropic of C, in 2018. This endeavor earned her the Launch of the Year award at the 5th Annual Daily Front Row Awards. In 2019, she was honored with Revolve’s Woman of the Year award, recognizing her broader influence. Actively involved in philanthropic efforts, Swanepoel supports mothers2mothers, an organization dedicated to preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission in Africa, serving as a patron and global ambassador since May 2019. Her career demonstrates sustained success in fashion, business, and charitable work, along with consistent public recognition for her impact.
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