After a prolific 20-year career on the catwalk, Gisele Bündchen strutted her famous body down the runway for the final time. The supermodel walked in Colcci’s show at Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Brazil, a brand she’s been collaborating with since her early days in the industry.
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Bündchen took the catwalk by storm in three different looks — an orange dress with a cutout bodice, a white lace mini and knee-high gladiators (perfect for Coachella, right?) and jeans and a tank (which was printed with a photo of herself doing yoga) for her final bow. The rest of the models joined her, all wearing shirts with Bündchen’s face to honor the 34-year-old star.
Tom Brady was also in the audience to lend his support to his wife, who is always on the sidelines of his big games. Before the show, Bündchen shared some behind-the-scenes photos and a throwback pic of her first day modeling at 14.
Earlier this week, the fashion icon confirmed reports that she’d be leaving the runway.
“Automatically, my body tells me if what I do is worth it, and it asked to stop. I respect my body, it’s a privilege to be able to stop,” Bündchen said, according to a report picked up by Yahoo!. “I’ve learned to listen to my body.”
But don’t worry — she won’t exactly be under the radar. “I don’t see how to continue [modeling on the catwalk],” she said, adding “and stopping will leave room for other projects I have for myself.”
Her projects are countless, since it seems like every brand and designer wants to work with the star. Last year she racked up at least 16 campaigns, earning her the title of Forbes‘s highest-paid model. (She reportedly raked in about $47 million in 2014.)
Are you sad about the supermodel’s runway retirement? What do you think of her final walk?
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