Out of AFRICA
As we sit down in Selfridges to preview her swimwear collection Tropic of C, Candice Swanepoel muses: “London never disappoints with its rain.” Launching her range in the UK, Candice’s brand ethos is to reduce the environmental impact and practise sustainable production – from fabrics made from upcyled plastic waste to finishing touches. She cites nature as her biggest influence and this collection is a love letter to her birthplace, South Africa. We chatted to the 31-year-old supermodel and mum to sons Anacâ, three, and 18-month-old Ariel, about swimwear, family life and model BFFs.
Candice, your latest collection is inspired by Africa, where you grew up. Do you miss it?
“Yes, all the time. I grew up on a farm and left when I was 15, so it
