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Jul 2023
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Candice Swanepoel: From Supermodel to Fo...

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Candice Swanepoel has worked in the fashion world for 20 years, but she recently made the leap from supermodel to business owner with the launch of her sustainable swim brand, Tropic of C. She’s here to give us the details about her brand launch, how modeling taught her about creative direction, and the swim staples everyone should have in their closet.

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