Candice Swanepoel Shows Off Beach Body In A Tiny String Bikini

Candice Swanepoel is proving once again why she’s one of the most iconic supermodels in the world!

The 36-year-old beauty turned heads in Mexico as she modeled a daring string bikini from her own swimwear brand, Tropic of C, leaving little to the imagination.

The South African model looked effortlessly age-defying as she posed for a sun-drenched Instagram shoot captured by celebrity photographer Eduardo Bravin. Without a hint of makeup, Swanepoel embraced a natural, beachy aesthetic, highlighting her toned physique in the rust-colored bikini with delicate gold cord ends.

Swanepoel’s barely-there two-piece wasn’t the only detail catching fans’ attention. She accessorized the sultry look with a gold waist chain, emphasizing her taut torso and long legs.

In another series of photos, the 5’10” beauty added a touch of effortless cool with a yellow-orange bucket hat and copper linen shorts, proving that beachwear can be both sexy and chic. The stunning swimsuit is part of Tropic of C’s ‘Escape Edit’ collection, with the Equator top and Praia bottom retailing for $90 each or $140 as a set. The gold belly chain she sported in the shoot is also available for $190.

The latest Tropic of C collection continues the brand’s eco-conscious mission, featuring sustainable fabrics, crochet cover-ups, and airy mini dresses, with prices ranging from $60 to $490.

Swanepoel launched Tropic of C in 2018 with a mission to create an eco-friendly swimwear line inspired by nature and the female form. The brand prides itself on using high-end recycled materials and manufacturing techniques that minimize water and energy consumption, making each piece as sustainable as it is stylish.

The company’s motto—“Influenced by nature. Inspired by the female form.”—reflects Swanepoel’s lifelong connection to the ocean and her desire to merge fashion with environmental responsibility.

Swanepoel’s rise to supermodel stardom began when she joined Victoria’s Secret as an Angel in 2010, quickly becoming one of the brand’s most recognizable faces. By 2016, she had expanded her empire, landing on Forbes’ list of highest-paid models, with reported earnings of $7 million that year.

Recently, she made a high-profile return to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, marking her first appearance in six years. Fans were thrilled to see the runway legend back in action, proving she still reigns supreme in the modeling industry.

Even after two children, Swanepoel maintains a jaw-dropping physique, and her fitness routine is a key part of her success. Personal trainer Justin Gelband revealed that in preparation for the Victoria’s Secret show, Swanepoel focused on -- band resistance training, weightlifting, and ankle weight exercises to improve stability for walking in heels.

The model herself has shared that her secret to staying in top shape is just 30 minutes of exercise, four times a week, which she says “does the trick” for her.

Despite her demanding career, Swanepoel’s biggest priority is her family. She shares two sons, Anacan, 8, and Ariel, 6, with her ex-fiancé, fellow model Hermann Nicoli.

Between running a successful swimwear brand, making high-fashion comebacks, and raising her children, Swanepoel continues to prove that she can truly do it all. Whether she’s strutting down a runway or soaking up the sun in Mexico, she remains one of the most effortlessly glamorous models of her generation.