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The Tropic of C luxury lingerie collection, created by Candice Swanepoel, has been a source of controversy among her followers over the campaign’s artistic decisions. The Victoria’s Secret angel made public breathtaking black-and-white pictures taken at the pool, which pointed the soft collection, but among them, one particular photo showing a male model’s legs in the foreground became the center of the discussion instead.
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The supermodel simply commented “Shine in our newest luxe set” below the photos. She left it up to the images to communicate. The shots depict Swanepoel not just underwater but also reclining on a sunbed at the pool. She indeed is the “swan” at the leading of the world that never stops to be overwhelmed with its career’s ages and hardships. The campaign’s use of the monochromatic treatment has made it timeless and cinematic, with the only reason being that the delicate fabric and Swanepoel’s well-known silhouette are the main foci.
Fifty, however, the second photo from the set quickly garnered reaction from the audience. It was a low-angle shot of Swanepoel flanked by a male model whose standing position was over her. This artistic option quickly turned into the biggest topic of discussion regarding the whole campaign.
The critic, for his part, expressed the prevailing sentiment perfectly by saying, “So what’s up with the homie in the second slide? Lol.” The comment gained several supporters, one more user even stated they got “immediately icked out” by the photograph. The same comment thread also included the observation that “those limbs look old too,” suggesting that in the case of the male model, his age was the complete opposite of the youthfulness and charm that Swanepoel had.
Another user mentioned her discomfort in the same way, she said, “I don’t like looking through a man’s legs just to see Candice.” Framing the shot like this indeed made it hard for those viewers who only wanted to see Swanepoel and the lingerie collection not to be disturbed by the presence of the male model.
Despite having conflicting opinions on the shot, the beauty of Swanepoel was still universally positively regarded, though not in the case of the photographer. “I never know if it’s a job or just Candice existing and being gorgeous!!” one fan was amazed personifying the effortless catch that the model brings to every campaign. Another said, “People: What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Me: Candice Swanepoel.” This feeling was echoed by the gushing heart and fire emoji reactions that followed the comment.
Fashion supporters were not the only ones to notice the campaign’s artistic references. One post took it back to a great classic movie, saying “It’s like from the movie ‘La Piscine’ starring Alain Delon and Romy Schneider,” referring to the 1969 French film which is well known for its sensual poolside scenes along with its glamorous look. The third picture even further took the time of Swanepoel’s previous work with Vogue Belleza, saying, “Obsessed! The third photo reminds me of your shoot for Vogue Belleza (2006 I think),” and thus confirming the model’s unfading ability to produce unforgettable fashion images through her entire career.
The black-and-white pictures were a great anthem with the public. One commenter said “These black and white shots are incredible! That first shot is a total knockout…” and so the luxury appeal was certainly amplified by the use of the monochrome treatment. Meanwhile, another person simply asserted that Swanepoel is “A mulher mais bela” (the most beautiful woman) which is a sign of her global attractiveness.
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The campaign’s luxury underwear collection, along with Swanepoel’s classic modeling talents, made the non-traditional framing in one of the photos a major topic of conversation. The mixed response shows that even the biggest supermodels can still stir up discussions about the artistic boundaries of fashion photography that are unforeseen. With her new collection, Candice just cemented her status as a fashion icon who can still turn curatorial choices into the topic of conversation even when the subject is no longer the displayed products. This reminds many of her 13th Victoria’s Secret show and her frequent blissful escapes to Kokomo Private Island with her family, which she often shares in nostalgic posts.
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