AN OSCAR FOR CANDICE!
With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to check in with the divine CANDICE SWANEPOEL, who covers our April issue. The Lions Management superstar tells us about wearing the dress of the moment, how she’s keeping busy with her own line, and where she’s raring to go!
By EDDIE ROCHE
You’ve had a long history with the Oscar de la Renta brand.
I started working with Oscar in 2012. I was booked for his show and later the campaign, then continued working with the brand when Laura Kim) and Fernando [Garcia) continued as creative directors. It’s always an honor and a dream to be part of his vision; the brand represents pure elegance and strong femininity to me.
Did you have a chance to work with Oscar himself? What are your memories of him?
Yes, I had the privilege of working with him. I remember going into the fitting for his show and they put me in a cute striped knitted hot pants and crop top. I was nervous to walk for him in such a revealing look, because I knew he respected elegance above all, so I did my most chic catwalk and he loved it. He was a very humble sweet man. Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia are keeping his legacy alive.
When did you first meet them?
I met them at the casting for the show, and we’ve been working together ever since. When you put on an Oscar de la Renta dress you feel like the most elegant woman in the room. They’ve designed some of the most beautiful dresses I’ve ever worn, not to mention they’re two of the sweetest people in the industry.
You summed up the floral Oscar dress you wore very well by writing on Instagram: “If spring were a dress.” What’s the dress like in person?
It’s like a piece of art, with each flower embroidered to look real. The amount of work it took to make it makes it even more special to be the one to wear it.
What was it like to shoot the collection with Cass Bird?
I love working with Cass! We always have fun on set, and the pictures were effortlessly beautiful.
When we touched base with you last summer you were loving not traveling. Are you eager to start up again?
Yes, I do miss traveling. I’ve so enjoyed this time with children and slowing down, but I miss Europe and South Africa and Brazil. I guess it makes us appreciate being able to experience so many beautiful places.
Where would you like to go?
South Africa, Brazil, Costa Rica, or Greece.
You’re used to going to a lot of great events. Are there any specific ones you’ve found yourself missing?
It’s always incredible to be a part of the Met Ball.
I miss seeing my friends at events and getting dressed up together.Most people have learned a new skill or improved their life somehow over the past year. Did you pick up any new hobbies or skills?
I got into home workouts and running, which I never liked before. I also just took up tennis.
You have your own line, Tropic of C! It’s going to be swimsuit season soon. What’s new with the brand?
So much! I’ve been working nonstop on the brand and added movement, so I’m having a lot of fun dreaming up new designs and new beautiful ways to shoot them. I’m just grateful that we’ve continued to grow and expand, despite the pandemic.
You’ve made a point of having the line be ecologically responsible. Why is that so important to you, and do you see a shift in fashion to become more mindful?
Yes! When I started it three years ago, I wanted the line to be something I could be proud of from all angles, not just adding to the problem. I want to leave the world a better place, not worse. I feel we need to be an example for our children; everything I do I want them to be proud.
What are some of the best sellers of your line?
The Praia bikini, which is the perfect everyday bikini, and the South Pacific bikini, which is an elegant, more structured piece. People love the prints and colors as I choose color combinations that you don’t find everywhere. Our movement pieces are also doing well.
You’re in incredible shape. How have you been staying active the past year?
Zoom workouts at home. I’ve been running on the beach occasionally, which is harder than it looks, and playing with my kids keeps me in shape.
HOW CAN YOU GET THE DRESS OF THE SEASON?
The $8,990 Oscar de la Renta dress worn by Candice on our cover is exclusively available for pre-order from Moda Operandi. Enjoy!
Tropic of C announced a new pop up in Miami on April 2nd, 3th and 4th at Joia Beach restaurant.
The schedule of the pop is the following: April 2nd has a starting time of 4PM until 11PM and for April 3rd and 4th is from 1PM until 11PM.
If you’re attending please be safe and follow the guidelines.
Tropic of C launched the new physique collection as part of their movement sportwear line.
You can shop the looks exclusively at Bandier and Tropic of C.
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Tropic of C launched today their new collection, praiana.
You can see the first photos at the gallery.
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Tropic of C > Miscellaneous > Miscellaneous Praiana
Candice was seen on December 15 strolling around her neighborhood in Miami wearing praia top in mystic green from Tropic of C, a pareo and
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Candids > 2020 > Dec 15 – Candice Swanepoel wears a tiny green bikini as she makes her way around her sunny Miami Beach neighborhood
Following the launch of Movement, it’s first activewear collection, Tropic of C launched the brand’s new swim collection.
Including new styles to pieces known by all of us like praia or savannah, adding knits and a few new pieces like the margaux one piece or the paraiso top. The campaign stars Candice Swanepoel and Cassie Amato photographed by Eduardo Bravin.
Take a look at the collection at Tropic of C‘s website. the world has slowed down, so you can rediscover yourself. is the description for this new collection offered by the brand on Instagram and the website.
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Tropic of C > Collections > Resort 2021
Tropic of C > Miscellaneous > Miscellaneous Resort 2021
Tropic of C has launched their movement collection today and updated their logo.
introducing our collection of dance inspired separates created to connect body & mind to move freely through self expression.
shop our new ToC movement collection: dance inspired separates created to connect body & mind to move freely through self expression.
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Tropic of C > Movement > Resort 2021
On October 27th Candice Swanepoel took to her Instagram to share a new reels showing the behind the scenes of the signature collection of Tropic of C.
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Screen Captures > Reels > October 27
Tropic of C launched their new signature collection featured by Frankie Foye, Olivia Brower, Raissa Leme and Rubina Dyan with Candice Swanepoel photographed by Jerome Duran.
The collection has best sellers like south pacific in white and black, mama africa collection and bucket hats in new sizes.
Check out the collection now at Tropic of C.
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Tropic of C > Collections > Signature Collection 2020
Tropic of C > Miscellaneous > Misc Signature Collection 2020
Candice did a new Q&A yesterday answering some fan questions about her children, Tropic of C and more.
You can watch the full Q&A in our Instagram TV channel.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDm0j5ZKXOZ/
Highlights of the Q&A:
Tropic of C‘s upcoming collection will be shooted in September and launches in October. She said there are new things coming and that the pieces are so cute.
She daydreams with Italy and Greece, or somewhere by the ocean.
Her current song is Water by Pharrell and Beyonce.
She has a Riverdale binge.
Natural Mystic is her fav Bob Marley song.
She considers herself introvert.
Her biggest achievement are her children.
She’s Libra and Aquarius raising.
