STARS ON BEACH: July 2022

Jul 20, 2022

ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO'S FAVORITE FASHION ? BEACHWEAR !

In more than 20 years of career, super model Alessandra Ambrosio has been dressed by the greatest fashion designers of the world.

One might think that her favorite fashion is chic and sophisticated clothes. Not at all : «In my personal life, I keep things simple. I'm a Brazilian girl, even though I now live in LA, so swimsuits and simple beachwear is my style. I love the beach, love the water. I love fashion but I don't have to go crazy with buying items. I'm happy with what makes me comfortable.»

In fact, the 41-year-old beauty queen wears a bathing suit more often than a dress. She has her own line of beachwear (Alessandra Ambrosio by Sais, a division of Rosa Cha). Of course, the fashion star, who started her career at fifteen with Dilson Stein (Elite), - the same man who discovered Gisele Bündchen and Caroline Trentini -, has many admirers, and women who want to imitate her.

But she warns them of the danger of becoming fashion slaves : «If what we wear makes us feel confident and relaxed then it feeds in to how we are in the world. But that doesn't mean we should obsess because then it becomes a source of anxiety. I think we can enjoy trying on looks and sseing how it feels. If it doesn't work, move on. If it does, then enjoy. But of course it's not everything. Life is about family, friends, love. Fashion should be the icing on the cake, not the be all and end all.»

Now in her forties, how does she feel about her modeling career ? «I think I've developed an inner confidence. I didn't expect modelling to last, but here I am still doing it and loving it. So, that has made me feel that I can embrace my look at every stage of my life.»

For a model, maintaining and preserving your beauty in order to stay at the top of your job requires a lot of effort and precautions. It's not easy to keep yourself in good physical shape, especially as you get older. Ambrosio doesn't always succeed but she takes it with philosophy : «So many times, I haven't felt ready for shoots. I'm like, why didn't I work out more ? But it's life.»

If she loves the sun and the beach, Alessandra is aware that the heat can be a danger. She makes sure to protect her skin by applying good quality sun lotion often and abundantly.

She frequently wears a hat to shield the fiery rays of the solar star.

Her mother and her grandmother always reminded her of the importance of staying hydrated : «When you are dehydrated, you see it on your face and when you've had your share of water, it glows. Nothing is better for your skin than drinking a lot of water and green juices. I also love fresh coconut water bought on the beach.»

Born on April 11, 1981, in Erichim, Rio Grande do Sul, to parents of Italian, Polish and Portuguese ancestry, Alessandra Ambrosio is, according to FORBES, one of the highest paid models in the world. Its annual revenues have exceeded seven million dollars.

Perhaps the highlight of her career was her 17 years (2000-2017) - a longevity record for the brand - being part of the Victoria's Secret Angels. In 2012, during a show of the brand, she wore the famous "Floral Fantasy Bra", a bra valued at $ 2½ millions.

If Alessandra Ambrosio is an inspiration to many young women who admire her, what have been her own role models ? She responds by naming the legendary icons : Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe, «because they carried themselves with confidence and a sense of fun. They also embraced a timeless look.»

But to admire is not to copy. She insists on the importance of staying authentic and having fun in what you do.

Here are some of Alessandra Ambrosio's best looks, on the Glass Animals hit "Heat Waves", which broke the record for most weeks on the Billboard 100 chart.

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