Issue Contents: |  | This issue has never been sent through the mail. It was purchased still in it's printing shipping box that is sent to the stores. New, never mailed condition. One of two covers of the famous Victoria's Secret Christmas Catalog. Adriana Lima, Karolina Kurkova, Alessandra Ambrosio, Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Ana Beatriz Barros, Ana Beatris Barros, Veronica Varekova, Erin Wasson, Laetitia Casta, Angela Lindvall and more!
About the cover model:
Gisele Bündchen is a Brazilian supermodel and actress who is considered one of the most successful and influential models in the fashion industry. Here's a brief biography of her life:
Full Name: Gisele Caroline Bündchen
Birthdate: July 20, 1980
Birthplace: Três de Maio, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Early Life:
Gisele Bündchen was born in Três de Maio, a small town in southern Brazil. She grew up in a large family with five sisters, and her parents, Vânia and Valdir Bündchen, are of German descent.
Modeling Career:
Gisele Bündchen was discovered by a modeling scout when she was just 14 years old while on a school trip to São Paulo, Brazil.
She moved to São Paulo to pursue modeling and quickly gained recognition in the industry.
Her breakthrough came in the late 1990s when she signed a contract with the prestigious modeling agency, Elite Model Management.
Achievements:
Gisele Bündchen has graced the covers of countless fashion magazines and walked the runways for top designers and brands around the world.
She has been the face of numerous high-profile advertising campaigns for brands such as Victoria's Secret, Chanel, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Gisele was named the world's highest-paid model by Forbes magazine for multiple years, earning millions of dollars annually.
She has been a Victoria's Secret Angel and played a significant role in popularizing the brand.
In 2007, she became the first model to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine in more than a decade without a celebrity co-model.
She has been known for her tall, slim figure, and is often credited with helping to popularize the "Brazilian model" look in the fashion industry.
Personal Life:
Gisele Bündchen married American football quarterback Tom Brady in 2009, and the couple has two children together.
She is an advocate for environmental causes and has been involved in various initiatives and campaigns promoting sustainability and conservation.
Gisele is also involved in charity work and has supported organizations such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Red Cross.
Acting Career:
In addition to her modeling career, Gisele has dabbled in acting. She appeared in movies such as "Taxi" (2004) and "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006).
Retirement:
In 2015, Gisele Bündchen announced her retirement from the runway but continued to work as a model in print and advertising campaigns.
Gisele Bündchen is not only celebrated for her beauty and modeling success but also for her philanthropic efforts and her commitment to environmental causes. She remains a prominent figure in the fashion industry and a source of inspiration for many aspiring models and fashion enthusiasts.
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