Candice Swanepoel Sizzles In Sand-Dusted Bikini Snap

Candice Swanepoelmay have originally shared the beachside snap herself, but it’s getting a whole new wave of attention after a fan account resurfaced the sultry photo, and the internet is once again obsessed. The throwback image, which recently made the rounds on Instagram, reminded followers exactly why the supermodel has remained a global icon for nearly two decades. In the now-viral photo, Swanepoel posed on the sand in a curve-hugging gray bikini, propped up on her elbows with her back slightly arched toward the camera. Sand dusted her legs and arms, while the vibrant blue ocean created a postcard-worthy backdrop.

Even years after the photo was first shared, the response proved Swanepoel’s star power hasn’t faded. The comments quickly filled with fire emojis, heart-eyes, and praise, with many followers calling the look “timeless” and “perfection.”

And if the beachside throwback wasn’t enough, another resurfaced snap took fans even further back, all the way to Swanepoel’s Victoria’s Secret glory days.

The fan account also reshared a sizzling backstage photo from the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in London, originally photographed by Gavin Bond. In the image, Swanepoel posed in delicate cream lingerie while getting final touch-ups before hitting the runway.

While fans continue to celebrate her iconic runway era and timeless beauty, Swanepoel herself has previously reflected on the pressure that often comes with growing up in the spotlight.

In a past interview, the supermodel opened up about what she wishes she could tell her younger self, offering advice that feels especially powerful given her early rise to global fame.

“Enjoy being 18. Enjoy playing around with your style and hair and makeup. I used to always try and do what everyone else was doing, so I think it’s nice to find your uniqueness and go with that," she said at the time. "Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. I put a lot of pressure on myself as a young girl, I wish I’d just chilled out a little bit.”

She also doubled down on the importance of individuality, admitting that fitting in once felt like the safer choice.

“I used to always try and do what everyone else was doing, so I think it’s nice to find your uniqueness and go with that. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”

The fan account also highlighted another breathtaking beach moment from Swanepoel’s archive, this time showing the supermodel stretched out along the shoreline in a barely-there gold bikini as waves rolled in around her. With her sun-kissed skin glowing and her hair slicked back from the water, Swanepoel locked eyes with the camera, drawing fans in.

Even years later, these photos still gain attention, proving why Candice Swanepoel remains one of the most iconic beach bombshells in the modeling world.