Candice Swanepoel Reflects on 20 Years in Fashion • CelebMafia

Candice Swanepoel shares her journey from Victoria’s Secret to motherhood and entrepreneurship in Elle Italia’s 2025 Fashion Issue.

Candice Swanepoel, the South African supermodel who became a household name through her work with Victoria’s Secret, recently graced the cover of Elle Italia’s 2025 Fashion Issue. In a candid interview, Swanepoel reflected on her two-decade-long career, her evolution as a mother, and her venture into entrepreneurship with her swimwear brand, Tropic of C.

She reminisced about her early days in Milan, where she found a sense of belonging and formed lasting friendships with fellow models. Swanepoel emphasized the importance of sisterhood in the fashion industry, crediting her long-lasting relationships with colleagues like Adriana Lima and Joan Smalls for her sustained success. She also discussed how her perspective on luxury has shifted over the years, now valuing time and authenticity above all else. This interview offers a rare glimpse into the life of a woman who has seamlessly balanced the demands of modeling, motherhood, and business.

How do you think the concept of luxury in fashion will evolve in the next decade, especially with more models like Candice Swanepoel embracing authenticity and personal growth?

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