If you needed proof that spring 2026 is the best bikini season yet, Candice Swanepoel just delivered it. The 37-year-old supermodel and founder of sustainable swimwear brand Tropic of C has been flooding our feeds with new campaign drops throughout February and March, and each one is better than the last. Green string bikinis, a rich brown halter, a dreamy pistachio foil set — the VS Angel has officially declared summer open.
And yes, she still looks incredible. This is Candice Swanepoel we're talking about.
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Three Looks, One Very Good Month
It started in February with a campaign Instagram captioned "Havana Heat" — Candice in a pistachio foil Tropic of C bikini, the Ring Universo Bralette top and Ring Curve Bottom, paired with silver heeled sandals and layered bracelets. The photo credits read Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images, and fans went immediately feral. We are fans. We also went feral.
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Then came March, and Candice dropped two new looks in the same week. First, a bold forest green string bikini with zebra print accents, complete with a conch shell necklace and black bangles. Then a warm brown halter-neck set paired with copper bangles and a chic chocolate lip. Victoria's Secret shared the carousel with the caption: "New Tropic of C: Your summer wardrobe just got a little hotter." Yes it did. The post hit 41K likes before most of us finished our morning coffee.
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A VS Angel Who Built Her Own Swimwear Empire
For those who need the backstory: Candice launched Tropic of C back in 2018, creating a swimwear line built around sustainable materials and the idea that your bikini shouldn't cost the planet. The brand prioritizes recycled fabrics and low-impact production — similar to the philosophy behind sustainable swimwear choices that are becoming increasingly important to shoppers in 2026.
What sets the 2026 campaign apart is the color story. The forest greens, copper tones, and pistachio metallic palette feel genuinely fresh — not just trendy for the sake of it, but thoughtfully put together in a way that translates from the beach to real life. It's a bold move that's paying off big.
Get the Look: Same Energy, Half the Price
Tropic of C is stunning. It's also priced accordingly. If you want the same confident, colorful beach energy without the designer markup, the Bow Babe Contrast Top in Sky Blue ($24.99) channels that same crisp, vibrant aesthetic — the kind of bikini that photographs beautifully in natural light and turns heads in person. Pair it with the matching Sky Blue Bow Babe Bottoms ($24.99) for a coordinated set under $50 that gives major campaign energy.
Sustainability note: Audi Swim's pieces are made with Luxe-Flex nylon-spandex and ECONYL recycled nylon — so you're getting Candice-level aesthetics with a conscience. For more on finding your ideal color palette (because pistachio and sky blue are very different vibes depending on your skin tone), our Bikini Colors for Every Skin Tone guide has you covered.
Also worth a read if Candice's campaign has you in brand-collab mode: Elsa Hosk's Montce collab and Gigi Hadid's Guest in Residence spring campaign are doing the same VS-Angel-goes-brand-ambassador thing — and delivering.
Spring 2026 Is a Good Time to Be a Bikini Person
Between Candice's Tropic of C drops, Elsa Hosk's Montce collaboration, and Gigi's Guest in Residence moments, it's shaping up to be a genuinely exciting season for model-founded swimwear brands. The VS Angel extended universe is thriving — and the bikini content is only getting better from here.
Now if you'll excuse us, we'll be refreshing Candice's Instagram for the next campaign drop.
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