Caroline Aparecida Trentini (born 6 July 1987) is a Brazilian model.[2][3][4] Known for her doll-like face, Trentini rose to fame after capturing Marc Jacob's attention and being cast on the ad campaign.[5] As of 2024, Trentini has been on the cover of international Vogue, 40 times.[6] Trentini ranks on the ''Icons'' list on models.com.[5]
Caroline Trentini | |
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.jpg) Trentini in 2016 | |
| Born | Caroline Aparecida Trentini 6 July 1987 Panambi, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse |
Fabio Bartelt (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Green |
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Early life
editTrentini was born in Panambi, Brazil and is of Italian and German descent.[7][8] Trentini is the youngest daughter of Lourdes and Jacó Trentini, who died when she was one year old.[8] Her older sisters are Franciele and Elen.[9] Although having never worked before, Lourdes got a job as a public employee when Jacó died and raised her daughters single-handedly.
Career
editEarly career 2000-2004
editIn 2000, when Trentini was 15, she was discovered walking down a street in her hometown by an agent, the same one who scouted Gisele Bündchen,[8] and soon afterward she moved to São Paulo, a common destination for young Brazilian models. Her modeling career immediately took off, and after a year, Trentini moved again, this time to New York City. She did not speak English but quickly learned the new language. Trentini's breakthrough came when designer Marc Jacobs cast her in his Marc by Marc Jacobs ad campaign, photographed by Juergen Teller. Soon she was booked for brands such as Versace, Vera Wang, Victoria's Secret, Chanel, Baby Phat, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Dior and Dolce & Gabbana.[10] In May 2004 she appeared on the cover of Vogue Russia and Vogue Brasil.[11]
Rise to prominence 2005- present
editIn 2005 Trentini made her debut on the Victoria's Secret show. She also appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia in January 2005 photographed by Steven Meisel.[11] She was also part of the Balenciaga and Dolce&Gabbana S/S 06 campaigns.Caroline Trentini - Model - detail by year
In 2007, she was the face of Gucci Cruise, Oscar de la Renta, Dolce & Gabbana Animelier, DSquared² and Mulberry. In 2008, she was the face on DKNY and Carlos Miele.Caroline Trentini - Model - detail by year In the May 2007 issue of American Vogue she was featured on the cover with fellow models: Doutzen Kroes, Jessica Stam, Raquel Zimmermann, Sasha Pivovarova, Agyness Deyn, Coco Rocha, Hilary Rhoda, Chanel Iman, and Lily Donaldson as the "World's Next Top Models."[12][13] In 2008 casting agent James Scully, who is responsible to pick which model is to score a spot on top runways, says in regards to Trentini:
Perfect body. Always full of energy, always happy, and I have not met a better walker since Carmen Kass. She can model anything.[14]
In 2008 Trentini was also part of the F/W and Pre fall 2008 Dolce&Gabbana campaign.
Trentini made her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut in 2005 and also walked the show in 2006 and 2009.[8] She featured as a 'Face of the Moment' in May 2009's US Vogue.[15]
In early 2015 Carol Trentini was hired to be the top model of CARRANO, high end top fashion women footwear manufacturer from Brazil (http://www.carrano.com.br & Home), for the 2016 Spring Summer and Fall Winter seasons.
Caroline was ranked one of the Top 50 models and she is an industry icon according to Models Dot website.[16]
Personal life
editTrentini dated photographer Victor Demarchelier, son of legendary French photographer Patrick Demarchelier for about three years. Immediately after breaking up with Demarchelier, in early 2010, she got back together with Brazilian photographer Fabio Bartelt, who was her first boyfriend. On 29 October 2011, both Trentini and Bartelt announced they were engaged. On 3 March 2012, Bartelt and Trentini were married on a church in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.[17] They have two sons: Bento Jacob Trentini Bartelt (born 9 August 2013)[18] and Benoah Jacob (born 2 June 2016).[19]
References
edit- ^ "Caroline Trentini". www.models.com. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Supermodel Caroline Trentini Shares Her Pregnancy Beauty Secrets". Vogue. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Tietjen, Alexa (2 June 2017). "Exclusive: Caroline Trentini Signs to Ford Models New York". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "How a Supermodel Does Motherhood – Coveteur". coveteur.com. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Caroline Trentini - Model Profile - Photos & latest news".
- ^ VOGUEGRAPHY (29 March 2016). "Caroline Trentini Throughout the Years in Vogue". VOGUEGRAPHY. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Autorretrato: Carol Trentini, modelo | Donna". 24 April 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Caroline Trentini". Fashion. New York. Archived from the original on 31 August 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
- ^ model of the week. models.com
- ^ "Caroline Trentini". Fashion Elite. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ a b VOGUEGRAPHY (29 March 2016). "Caroline Trentini Throughout the Years in Vogue". VOGUEGRAPHY. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Lee, Helen (11 April 2007). "Vogue's 'World's Next Top Models' cover". SassyBella.com. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ^ "Hit Girls". style.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2008.
- ^ Herbst, Kendall (9 May 2008). "Casting Agent James Scully's All-Time Favorite Models". New York. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ "Vogue May 2009: More models". GoFugYourself. 27 April 2020.
- ^ "MODELS.com's Industry Icons". models.com. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "It Girl: Caroline Trentini on her wedding day". Vogue. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ "Carol Trentini batiza seu primeiro filho, Bento". www.caras.uol.com.br. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Carol Trentini dá à luz segundo filho, Benoah". Ego. 3 June 2016.
External links
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- Caroline Trentini at Fashion Model Directory
- Caroline Trentini at IMDb
- Caroline Trentini at NYmag.com
- Caroline Trentini photos at Style.com (archived)
- Caroline Trentini – Ford Models Archived 29 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine
