Beyond Sexy: 11 of the Hottest Lingerie Models

Joanna Elizabeth

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Updated April 27, 2024

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When it comes to posing in your underwear, it may seem like an easy job, but these lingerie models prove that it takes more than just being really good-looking to be a professional at the job. From Victoria’s Secret Angels to catwalk queens and cover girls, discover eleven lingerie models who know how to bring the heat. And several of these beauties have even went on to design underwear brands of their own.

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We take a look at several girls from the gorgeous country of Brazil. The South American country exports some of lingerie modeling’s most iconic names like Gisele Bundchen and Adriana Lima. Elsewhere, we look to America where stunners such as Emily Ratajowski and Ashley Graham are known for those curves. See our list of eleven top underwear models below.

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Gisele Bundchen

Known for her strutting in her skivvies as a Victoria's Secret Angel, Gisele Bundchen is one of the top lingerie models of all time. Her perfectly toned physique has landed her the number one spot on Forbes Highest-Paid Models' list several times, and she even started her own lingerie line in Brazil called Gisele Intimates. The Brazilian bombshell released a book in 2018 called, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life.
Known for her strutting in her skivvies as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, Gisele Bundchen is one of the top lingerie models of all time. Her perfectly toned physique has landed her the number one spot on Forbes Highest-Paid Models’ list several times, and she even started her own lingerie line in Brazil called Gisele Intimates. The Brazilian bombshell released a book in 2018 called, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life. Photo: Gisele Intimates

Candice Swanepoel

A Victoria's Secret Angel for six years, Candice Swanepoel, has one of the best bodies in the industry, landing her a spot on our list. In 2013, she even showed off her assets in a ruby decorated Fantasy Bra at the VS Fashion Show.
A Victoria’s Secret Angel for six years, Candice Swanepoel, has one of the best bodies in the industry, landing her a spot on our list. In 2013, she even showed off her assets in a ruby decorated Fantasy Bra at the VS Fashion Show. Photo: FashionStock.com / Shutterstock.com

Lara Stone

Dutch model Lara Stone has fronted Calvin Klein underwear campaigns for several years, flaunting her curves in sexy skivvy styles. In 2015, she also famously posed alongside Justin Bieber for the label. Before that she also posed for lingerie campaigns for Eres and H&M.
Dutch model Lara Stone has fronted Calvin Klein underwear campaigns for several years, flaunting her curves in sexy skivvy styles. In 2015, she also famously posed alongside Justin Bieber for the label. Before that she also posed for lingerie campaigns for Eres and H&M.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

After a brief stint as a Victoria's Secret Angel, British model Rosie-Huntington Whiteley launched her own underwear and sleepwear line called Rosie for Autograph in 2012. Not only is she one of the world's top lingerie models, but she also is talented in designing. Photo: Autograph
After a brief stint as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, British model Rosie-Huntington Whiteley launched her own underwear and sleepwear line called Rosie for Autograph in 2012. Not only is she one of the world’s top lingerie models, but she also is talented in designing. Photo: Autograph

Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio is another one of the top underwear models who got her start at Victoria's Secret. After wearing her Angel wings since 2004, she hung them up. Alessandra went on to star as the face of German brand Lascana's lingerie and swimwear looks. Photo: FashionStock.com / Shutterstock.com
Alessandra Ambrosio is another one of the top underwear models who got her start at Victoria’s Secret. After wearing her Angel wings since 2004, she hung them up. Alessandra went on to star as the face of German brand Lascana’s lingerie and swimwear looks. Photo: FashionStock.com / Shutterstock.com

Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski is known for her racy Instagram snaps so it made perfect sense for her to appear in DKNY Intimates campaign. The model-actress also announced the launch of her own lingerie label in 2019 called, Inamorata BODY. Photo: DKNY Intimates
Emily Ratajkowski is known for her racy Instagram snaps so it made perfect sense for her to appear in DKNY Intimates campaign. The model-actress also announced the launch of her own lingerie label in 2019 called, Inamorata BODY. Photo: DKNY Intimates

Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima worked as a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000, posing in lingerie catalogues and modeling the Fantasy Bra three times for the brand. Bowing out gracefully in 2018, we're sure this not the last we'll see of Adriana in her underwear. Photo: Fashionstock.com / Shutterstock.com
Adriana Lima worked as a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2000, posing in lingerie catalogues and modeling the Fantasy Bra three times for the brand. Bowing out gracefully in 2018, we’re sure this not the last we’ll see of Adriana in her underwear. Photo: Fashionstock.com / Shutterstock.com

Edita Vilkeviciute

Lithuanian beauty Edita Vilkeviciute has posed in underwear campaigns for the likes of Calvin Klein, Eres and H&M, showing off her killer curves in skimpy styles. She is no doubt one of the hottest lingerie models around. Photo: H&M
Lithuanian beauty Edita Vilkeviciute has posed in underwear campaigns for the likes of Calvin Klein, Eres and H&M, showing off her killer curves in skimpy styles. She is no doubt one of the hottest lingerie models around. Photo: H&M

Irina Shayk

Russian beauty Irina Shayk may be known for being a Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Issue model, but that does not stop her from looking good in underwear too. Brands like Twin-Set, La Clover and Intimissimi have enlisted Irina to model their lingerie. Photo: Twin-Set
Russian beauty Irina Shayk may be known for being a Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Issue model, but that does not stop her from looking good in underwear too. Brands like Twin-Set, La Clover and Intimissimi have enlisted Irina to model their lingerie. Photo: Twin-Set

Ashley Graham

Curvy model Ashley Graham has flaunted her figure for the likes of Addition Elle, Navabi and Lane Bryant. Now, she even has her own lingerie label in collaboration with Addition Elle. Photo: Addition Elle
Curvy model Ashley Graham has flaunted her figure for the likes of Addition Elle, Navabi and Lane Bryant. Now, she even has her own lingerie label in collaboration with Addition Elle. Photo: Addition Elle

Shlomit Malka

Israeli model Shlomit Malka, became the face of Italian lingerie label Intimissimi for two years. Her smoldering combination of dark hair and dazzling blue eyes lands her a spot on our list. She also has a Roberto Cavalli fragrance ad. Photo: Intimisismi
Israeli model Shlomit Malka, became the face of Italian lingerie label Intimissimi for two years. Her smoldering combination of dark hair and dazzling blue eyes lands her a spot on our list. She also has a Roberto Cavalli fragrance ad. Photo: Intimisismi

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