Candice Swanepoel
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Candice Swanepoel is a South African supermodel best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret. Born to Willem and Eileen Swanepoel, she was raised in Mooi River, a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She gained international recognition in 2012 when she ranked 10th on Forbes’ list of highest-paid models.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 20 Oct, 1988
- Age
- 31 yrs
- Occupations
- Model
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- Citizenship
- South Africa
- Birth Place
- Mooi River
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- South African supermodel
- Net Worth 2021
- 25 million
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Early Life and Ethnicity
Swanepoel is of Afrikaner heritage and Dutch descent. She grew up with her older brother, Stephen. At the age of 15, she was discovered by a model scout at a flea market in Durban, setting the stage for her international modeling career.
Editorial and Magazine Features
Candice Swanepoel has appeared in numerous international editions of top fashion publications. Her editorial work includes features in Vogue magazines from Mexico, China, Korea, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Russia, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States. She has also appeared on the covers of Elle (Chinese, Italian, and British editions), Harper’s Bazaar (American and South Korean editions), Allure, W, and V magazine.
Runway and Fashion Campaign Work
Swanepoel has walked the runway for many leading fashion houses and designers, including Guess, Diesel, Prabal Gurung, Versace, Blumarine, Michael Kors, Shiatzy Chen, Ralph Lauren, Rag & Bone, Tommy Hilfiger, Miu Miu, Givenchy, Oscar de la Renta, and Tom Ford. She also appeared in Victoria's Secret lingerie commercials and featured in the brand’s 2010 Swim Catalogue alongside Lindsay Ellingson, Erin Heatherton, Behati Prinsloo, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
Victoria’s Secret Angel and the Royal Fantasy Bra
In 2010, Swanepoel was named a Victoria’s Secret Angel. That same year, she also modeled swimwear for the Kardashian brand and took part in the official opening of a Victoria's Secret retail store in West Edmonton Mall, Canada. In 2013, she adorned the cover of the highly anticipated Victoria’s Secret Swim Catalogue and was chosen to wear the Royal Fantasy Bra in that year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
The Royal Fantasy Bra, valued at $10 million, was designed by Mouawad and incorporated over 4,200 precious gems, including diamonds, yellow sapphires, and rubies, all set in 18-karat gold. A 52-carat ruby was positioned at the center. It was one of the most valuable Fantasy Bras ever created, second only to the 2005 Sexy Splendor Fantasy Bra worn by Gisele Bündchen.
