Meet Candice Swanepoel: The South African model

Born and raised in South Africa, Candice Swanepoel is best known for her work as a model for Victoria’s Secret, having worked with the fashion brand as a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2010.

She has also modeled for a number of the world’s biggest brands and labels, such as Fendi, Chanel, Versace and Ralph Lauren.

At the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2013, Swanepoel was chosen to wear the Royal Fantasy Bra.

Designed by Mouawad, the bra featured over 4,200 precious gems, including rubies, diamonds and yellow sapphires set in 18-carat gold, with a 52-carat ruby at the center.

The outfit was complete with a matching belt, with an estimated worth of $10million.

In May 2019, the model was announced as a patron and global ambᴀssador for the charity mothers2mothers, which seeks to achieve an ‘HIV-free generation’ of children and mothers in Africa.

Who is Candice Swanepoel dating?
Meanwhile, Candice has been publicly single since her split from Hermann Nicoli in 2018, who she shares her two children with.

The pair began dating when Swanepoel was 17, with Nicoli aged 23 at the time, but would go on to separate in 2018.

It was through her relationship with Nicoli that Swanepoel learnt Portuguese, which she can now speak fluently.

However, rumours have been swirling about Candice’s relationship status, with speculation abound that she may be dating Harry Styles. 

Is Harry Styles single?
Between January 2021 and November 2022, Styles was in a relationship with the actress Olivia Wilde.

Now, there is speculation that Styles could begin dating Swanepoel, after a fling with Emily Ratajkowski.

Harry and Candice originally met in Shanghai when he performed at the Victoria’s Secret show in 2017.

MailOnline have contacted Harry and Candice’s representatives for comment.

At the 2023 BRIT Awards, Styles took home four awards, finishing top in the Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year and Pop/R&B categories.