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Brand profile
TROPIC OF C
Candice Swanepoel's 2018-founded swim and beach-lifestyle label, known for recycled-nylon bikinis in earthy, Brazil-inspired tones.
Los AngelesOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$Price
What to know about TROPIC OF C
Founder designs and models it
Candice Swanepoel, the South African model who started the label in 2018, designs the collections and appears in most of its campaigns herself.
Brazilian beach cues, recycled nylon
String and triangle bikinis, one-pieces and cover-ups are cut in recycled and regenerated nylons, in earth tones, sun-faded washes and heavy prints.
Mid-price swim with wide distribution
Separates sit around $90-120, sold direct plus Revolve, Moda Operandi and Net-a-Porter, with an ongoing swim partnership stocked at Victoria's Secret.
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Brand facts
Tropic of C is a swim and beach-lifestyle label founded in 2018 by South African model Candice Swanepoel, who designs the collections and fronts most campaigns. The range covers string and triangle bikinis, one-pieces, cover-ups, knitwear and jewellery, cut in recycled and regenerated nylons with earth-tone, sun-faded and print-heavy palettes influenced by Brazilian beach culture. Sold direct-to-consumer plus wholesale through Revolve, Moda Operandi and Net-a-Porter, the brand also runs an ongoing swimwear partnership stocked at Victoria's Secret. Separates typically run around $90-120.
- Founded
- 2018
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- USA
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Womenswear
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Athleisure / Sportswear, Y2K