Candice Swanepoel, the South African supermodel, fronting her own Tropic of C swimwear campaign: Image Instagram @candiceswanepoelThis Candice Swanepoel bikini moment proves she’s still one of the biggest names in international fashion, even if it’s easy to forget she started out right here in South Africa. The Mooi River-born supermodel has spent this summer fronting campaign after campaign for Tropic of C, her own swimwear brand. In fact, photographers recently spotted her at Miami Beach wearing a “C bralette” bikini top from her own line, paired with a tropical striped skirt. It’s a reminder that Swanepoel isn’t just modelling swimwear, she’s building an entire brand identity around it. This Candice Swanepoel bikini era feels different from a typical campaign, since I have always thought there’s something quietly impressive about a supermodel who builds her own label rather than simply lending her face to someone else’s.