When Solange's paternal ancestors crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Luxembourg to Santa Caterina in the 19th century, they probably never imagined that one of their descendents would become such a well-known name within a prestigious industry. Ever since her explosive debut on the high-fashion runways in 2005, Solange has been a face to watch season after season, gracing countless catwalks and making appearances in numerous fashion periodicals. Even at her young age, she has already conquered a great deal of the fashion industry, emerging as a favorite of names like Patrick Demarchelier and Franca Sozzani. Ultimately, Solange is the strongest evidence that Brazil breeds far more than Victoria's Secret beauties -- it's also home to a different aesthetic, one that she (And others following in her footsteps) possesses.

She is currently #23 on Models.com's Top 50 Female Models list.

¤ The 411
Name: Solange Wilvert
Birthdate: September 1st, 1989
Astrological Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Florianopolis
Immediate Family: Father, Mother, and two brothers
Discovered: Through a scouting session at her school

¤ Agencies
Eskimo Models (Mother Agency)

Next (NYC/Paris)

Fashion Models (Milan)

Traffic Models (Barcelona)
Also one agency in Japan

For specific information regarding Solange' printwork, please visit the Gallery.

¤ Ad Campaigns
Calvin Klein CK Choice, Forum, Gucci, Jill Stuart, Pronovias, Ralph Lauren, SAAD, Salvatore Ferragamo eyewear, Stella McCartney Fragrance "Stella," Valentino eyewear, Vera Wang, Yves St. Laurent Rive Gauche

¤ Featured in Editorials within...
10, Allure, Another, ffw Mag, French Revue de Modes, Harper's Bazaar, New York Times Style, V, Vogue Brazil, Vogue Brazil Kids, Vogue Italia, Vogue Nippon, Vogue Paris, Vogue Russia, Vogue UK, Vogue US, W

¤ Runway
Spring/Summer 2005
NYC
Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis

MILAN
Fendi, Jil Sander

PARIS
Alexander McQueen

MILAN
Alberta Ferretti, Antonio Beradi, Blumarine, Borbonese, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Giambattista Valli, Marni, Menichetti, Missoni, Moschino, Phi, Pollini, Sportmax

PARIS
Celine, Chanel, Chloe, Emanuel Ungaro, Hermes, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lagerfeld Gallery, Sonia Rykiel,


Fall/Winter 2005 Haute Couture
Chanel (C), Jean Paul Gaultier


Spring/Summer 2006
NYC
Alexandre Herchcovitch, Baby Phat, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Behnaz Sarafpour, Calvin Klein, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenberg (O), Donna Karan, Gary Graham, J. Mendel, Jill Stuart, Kai Milla, L.A.M.B., Lacoste, Marc by Marc Jacobs (O), Matthew Williamson, Milly by Michelle Smith, Monique Lhuillier (O), Narciso Rodriguez, Peter Som, Phi, Richard Chai, Roland Mouret, Rosa Cha, Strenesse, Vera Wang, Y & Kei

MILAN
Atsuro Tayama, D&G, Dolce & Gabbana, Emilio Pucci (O), Etro, Fendi, Gaetano Navarra, Gianfranco Ferre, Gucci, Hermes, Jil Sander, Marni, MaxMara, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Paco Rabanne, Roberto Cavalli, Sportmax, Viktor & Rolf, Yohji Yamamoto

PARIS
Alexander McQueen, Cacherel, Chanel, Chloe, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Dries Van Noten, Emanuel Ungaro, Giambattista Valli (O), Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Lagerfeld Gallery, Loewe (O), Louis Vuitton, Nina Ricci, Sonia Rykiel, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche


Spring/Summer 2006 Haute Couture
Anne-Valerie Hash, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier (C), Givenchy, Valentino


Fall/Winter 2006
NYC
Alexandre Herchcovitch, Badgley Mischka, Baby Phat, Behnaz Sarafpour, Bill Blass, Calvin Klein, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Chaiken, Derek Lam, DKNY, Donna Karan, Kenneth Cole, J. Mendel, Jill Stuart, Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez, Palmer Jones, Peter Som, Ralph Lauren, Reem Acra, Richard Chai, Tibi, Tuleh, Vera Wang

MILAN
Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Antonio Berardi, Atsuro Tayama, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Dolce & Gabbana, Gaetano Navarra, Giambattista Valli, Gianfranco Ferre, Gucci, Iceberg, Jil Sander, Marni, MaxMara, Missoni, Roberto Cavalli, Sportmax, Valentino, Viktor & Rolf

PARIS
Alexander McQueen, Cacharel, Chanel, Chloe, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro, Hermes, John Galliano, Kenzo, Lanvin, Loewe, Jean Paul Gaultier, Nina Ricci, Pierre Balmain, Rochas, Sophia Kokosalaki, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

SAO PAULO
Alexandre Herchcovitch, Alphorria, Patricia Vieira, Zapping

MILAN
Borbonese, Brioni, Byblos, D&G, Dolce & Gabbana, Ermanno Scervino, Frankie Morello, Etro, Gaetano Navarra, Gianfranco Ferre, MaxMara, Moschino, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Pollini, Rick Owens, Ter et Bantine (O), Viktor & Rolf

PARIS
Anteprima, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Hermes, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Leonard, Loewe, Valentino, Wunderkind (C)

RIO
Acquastudio (O), Andre Lima (O), Animale, Athria Gomes (C), Cantao, Cavendish (C), Charllotte (O), Colcci, Coven, Drosofila (O), Felipe Eiras (O), Laco de Fita (C), Lenny, Lucy in the Sky, Luiza Bonadiman (C), Mara Mac, Maria Bonita Extra, Maria Fernanda Lucena (O) (C), Redley, Salinas (C), Santa Ephigenia (O) (C), Totem, Walter Rodrigues (C), Zil (C)

SAO PAULO
Ana Bela Baldaque, Cori, Forum, Gloria Coelho, Huis Clos, Iodice, Isabela Capeto (O), Patachou, Patricia Viera (O), Pedro Lourenco (O), Reinaldo Lourenco, Ronaldo Fraga (O), Sais, Samuel Cirnansck (C), Triton, Vide Bula, Zigfrieda (O), Zoomp

BARCELONA
Pronovias

MILAN
Aigner, Angelo Marani, Bottega Veneta, Ermanno Scervino, Etro, Frankie Morello, Gianfranco Ferre, Giuliana Teso, Krizia, Salvatore Ferragamo, Trend Les Copains, Trussardi, Versace

PARIS
Atsuro Tayama, Christian Lacroix, Comme des Garcons, Elie Saab (O), Hermes, Hussein Chalayan, Lanvin, Leonard, Tsumori Chisato, Valentino, Viktor & Rolf

SAO PAULO
Andre Lima, Cavalera, Cori, Gloria Coelho (O), Iodice, Priscila Darolt, Samuel Cirnansck (C), Zoomp