Caroline Trentini
A Brazilian fashion force with a distinctive gap-toothed smile who became one of the most prolific Vogue cover models of her generation.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Brazilian supermodel·Birthday: July 6·Millennials
Biography
Discovered at 13 in a shopping mall in her native Brazil, Caroline Trentini quickly ascended from local contests to the absolute peak of global fashion. Her breakthrough was quintessential New York: designer Marc Jacobs spotted her and cast her in his campaign, launching her into the industry's spotlight. With her wide-set eyes, long limbs, and a gap-toothed grin she never sought to hide, Trentini brought a fresh, almost otherworldly charm to the runway. She became a fixture for fashion houses like Chanel, Valentino, and Versace, walking in hundreds of shows. Her true metric of influence, however, is in print: appearing on over 40 international Vogue covers, a testament to her enduring appeal and versatility. Trentini’s career, spanning over two decades, showcases the staying power of a unique look combined with professional polish.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Caroline was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Caroline Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Caroline's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Has appeared on the cover of international editions of Vogue magazine over 40 times.
- Became an exclusive model for Marc Jacobs early in her career, a major industry launchpad.
- Ranked on the 'Icons' list by the industry authority models.com.
- Walked consistently for major fashion weeks in New York, Paris, Milan, and London for over a decade.
Did You Know?
She was discovered at age 13 while competing in a modeling contest at a shopping mall in São Paulo.
Trentini is known for her distinctive gap between her front teeth, which she has never corrected.
She married photographer Fabio Bartelt in a ceremony in her hometown of Panambi, Brazil.
She has been a frequent subject and muse for photographer Steven Meisel.
“I was a normal girl from a small town in Brazil.”
