All eyes will be on Brazil this month ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup, but it's not just the country's football that gets pulses racing! Here's a run-down of five of the country's established fashion talents, who have dominated fashion pages and runways over the last decade.
Gisele walking for Brazilian fashion brand Colcci ©AFP PHOTO / Nelson ALMEIDA
Gisele Bündchen
Any list of models in the world has to include one of those lucky stars who doesn't even require a surname. Born in Horizontina, Rio Grande do Sul, Gisele has undoubtedly been the country's and the world's top runway and editorial talent over the last decade and took home US$42 million in earnings in 2013, according to Forbes Magazine's annual survey. Alongside her many fashion contracts she also founded natural skincare line Sejaa.
Adriana Lima at Cannes ©AFP PHOTO / JEAN CHRISTOPHE MAGNENET
Adriana Lima
The third best earning model in the world after her countrywoman Gisele and Australian star Miranda Kerr, Lima is the longest standing Victoria's Secret Angel, having worked with the famous lingerie brand since 2000. The 32 year old is also a spokesperson for beauty brand Maybelline.
Alessandra Ambrosio on the red carpet in Cannes ©AFP PHOTO / LOIC VENANCE
Alessandra Ambrosio
Having successfully launched her own fashion brand Ále by Alessandra earlier this year, the model is also one of the Victoria's Secret Angels and has starred in campaigns for Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana and Loewe and walked in shows for Prada and Chanel. She also appeared in the Rio handover section during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. One of the most popular models out there, Alessandra has almost two million followers on Instagram.
Isabeli Fontana ©AFP PHOTO/Nelson ALMEIDA
Isabeli Fontana
With major fashion campaigns for Louis Vuitton and H&M, among others, Fontana has also starred in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and in multiple editions of the Pirelli calendar. Currently the face of Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb fragrance, 30-year-old Fontana is clearly still at the top of her game.
Izabel Goulart walking in the 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show ©AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY
Izabel Goulart
This Angel was contracted with the Victoria's Secret from 2005 to 2008 but has continued to walk in the annual fashion show, helping to keep her profile. She also appeared alongside fellow Angel Alessandra Ambrosio in an episode of Entourage. Goulart is also well known for the elaborate workout and pilates moves she posts as videos on her insanely popular Instagram account. - AFP RELAXNEWS