Venom Queen / Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo

 

Candice Swanepol

Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo became two of the most iconic faces of Victoria’s Secret during the 2010s, their partnership in campaigns symbolizing glamour, friendship, and international appeal. Candice, born in Mooi River, South Africa in 1988, joined Victoria’s Secret in 2007 and earned her Angel wings by 2010, quickly becoming one of the brand’s most recognizable stars. Behati, born in Grootfontein, Namibia in 1988, signed with the brand in 2007, becoming an Angel in 2009, her unique personality and striking runway presence making her a fan favorite. By the time the Victoria’s Secret Dream Campaign launched, their combined star power reflected the global reach of the brand and the new energy they brought to its legacy.

Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo

Throughout the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows from 2009 to 2018, Candice and Behati consistently captivated audiences in cities like New York, London, and Shanghai. Candice achieved a career-defining moment in 2013 when she was chosen to wear the $10 million Royal Fantasy Bra in New York, cementing her status as one of the greatest Angels of all time. Behati, meanwhile, opened multiple shows, including the 2014 London edition, just weeks after marrying Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, a moment that intertwined celebrity culture with the VS runway. Their performances reflected both tradition and innovation, carrying forward the legacy established by Angels of the 1990s while embodying the digital, global fashion era of the 2010s.

Beyond the runway, Candice and Behati symbolized the bond between Angels, often photographed together backstage and in campaigns that highlighted not just beauty but also friendship and authenticity. Their images for the Dream Campaign represented more than lingerie—they embodied aspiration, lifestyle, and the enduring allure of the Victoria’s Secret brand. Together, they remain remembered as a golden duo, part of the final generation of Angels who defined an unforgettable chapter in fashion history.