STYLE EVOLUTION

Candice Swanepoel’s History of Supermodel Style on the Red Carpet

by Chrystin Bunion
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The South African Victoria’s Secret supermodel Candice Swanepoel has not only earned her angel wings, but she’s made a name for herself on and off of the the lingerie brand’s runaway. Swanepoel’s career has taken her from the catwalks of Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs to memorable campaigns for the likes of Versace, Elie Saab and, of course, Victoria’s Secret.

On the red carpet, Swanepoel carries that signature VS sex appeal with her—but don’t be surprised to see the star experiment with her style. She’s just as likely to wear a demure, tea-length look from Vivienne Westwood or Prabal Gurung as she is a scantily-cut mini dress by Dolce & Gabbana or Roberto Cavalli.

Below, a recap of Candice Swanepoel’s red carpet model style over the years.

2025: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show After Party

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Swanepoel traded her angel wings for a fringe-filled LBD at the VS after parties in 2025.

2024: Cannes Film Festival

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In Vivienne Westwood, the model brought bridal white elegance to Cannes.

2023: Victoria's Secret’s The Tour

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Swanepoel opted for Dolce & Gabbana at Victoria’s Secret’s reimagined 2023 event.

2022: amfAR Gala

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At the 2022 amfAR Gala in Cannes, Swanepoel slipped into a cut-out Boss look with a daring leg split.

2022: Cannes Film Festival

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She shimmered in a fringed Boss dress with Messika jewels.

2022: Met Gala

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The model had a Cinderella moment atop the Met steps in 2022.

2021: Red Sea Film Festival

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The train on this Mônot dress was so long, photographers struggled to capture it.

2020: Vanity Fair Oscar Party

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Another Cinderella blue moment in 2020.

2019: Met Gala

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And another, courtesy of Prabal Gurung, at the 2019 Met Gala.

2017: Met Gala

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Though Swanepoel went for monochrome at the 2017 Met, she still favored a princess-style silhouette.

2015: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

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Vamping up her look in a strapless Mugler LBD, the VS Angel attended the 2015 Victoria’s Secret fashion show after party. She paired the mini dress with a pair of black Brian Atwood thigh-high boots and silver choker for a fierce finishing look.

2015: Met Gala

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At the 2015 Met Gala, Swanepoel glowed on the red carpet in a nude lace curve-hugging Michael Kors dress. The fitted evening gown featured a plunging neckline and mermaid styled train for added drama.

2014: Maxim Hot 100 Women Event

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Swanepoel went biker chic as she attended the 2014 Maxim’s Hot 100 Women event dress in head-to-toe black leather. She paired her black leather sleeveless crop top with a pair of fitted flares and finished her edgy look with a studded oval clutch.

2014: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

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The model looked drop-dead gorgeous in a white Zuhair Murad sheer floral-embroidered gown on the pink carpet of the 2014 Victoria’s Secret fashion show.

2013: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show After Party

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The model sizzled as she bared skin in a tight-fitting white Alexandre Vauthier mini dress at the 2013 Victoria’s Secret fashion show after party. The dress featured a navel-grazing neckline, shoulder cutouts, and asymmetrical hem line.

2013: CFDA Awards

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Swanepoel went for a pretty look at the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards. She opted for a white Prabal Gurung cocktail dress that featured a multi-colored embellished shoulder strap.

2012: CFDA Awards

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Swanepoel went romantic goddess at the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards. She posed on the red carpet in a violet blue Valentino lace midi dress and white Brian Atwood peep toe sandals.

2011: “What Is Sexy?” List Event

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At the 2011 Victoria’s Secret celebration of ‘What is Sexy?’ List event, the model looked sexy and sweet dressed in a black Dolce & Gabbana number.

2011: Victoria’s Secret Fantasies Launch

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The bombshell dressed in a nude strapless floral midi dress for the unveiling of the new VS Fantasies body care and fragrance collection in Los Angeles.

2010: Victoria’s Secret Swimsuit Season Kick-Off Party

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The VS Angel walked the pink carpet of the Victoria’s Secret 2010 Swimsuit Season Kick-Off Party in a hip-hugging, navy-and-cream bandage dress. She completed it with a pair of black and gold ankle-strap peep-toe pumps.

2009: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show After Party

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At the 2009 Victoria’s Secret fashion show after party, Swanepoel stayed true to her sexy style and opted for a white halter geometric cut-out dress.

2009: “What Is Sexy?” List Event

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The model looked red hot as she attended a 2009 event. She wore a skin-tight mini dress that showed off her enviable frame and finished the look with nude Christian Louboutin peep-toe pumps.

2007: Victoria’s Secret Event

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Fresh on the Victoria’s Secret after party scene, Swanepoel accented her golden tan and long legs by wearing a turquoise mini dress with long mesh sleeves. She competed her look with golden ankle strap peep-toe sandals.

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