Packing the vigor of a professionally trained athlete, a killer body, stunning good looks and an infectious character to boot, Victoria’s Secret Angel Elsa Hosk is the complete model package. Our friends at L’Officiel Singapore brought us the story and this fantastic spread.

With her light blonde locks and crystal blue eyes, Swedish model Elsa Hosk may bear some resemblance to a certain same-name snow queen from Disney’s Frozen, but trust us when we say that this lithe lady is anything but icy. Beaming with warmth and energy, Hosk is sensational when placed in front of cameras and on the runway, going from cheeky to sizzling in seconds. It’s no wonder the good people at Victoria’s Secret crowned her a full-fledged Angel this year, just three years after her first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Red wool wrap coat and black wool high-neck sweater by Boss Womenswear

Born and raised in Stockholm, Hosk began her career at 14 after her father submitted photographs to various local agencies. With her big break still out there waiting in the wings, no pun intended, the leggy Scandinavian decided to pursue her budding basketball career with the Swedish women’s basketball league. She played for two years at a national level before taking the plunge and relocating to the Big Apple to focus on modelling.

Olive green wrap coat by Zac Posen; White strapless asymmetrical flare dress Donna Karan; GG Marmont pumps by Gucci; Leather choker by Zana Bayne

Hosk’s athletic background is visible in her powerful yet slender physique, which is impressive even by Victoria’s Secret’s standards. An inkling of her big break came when she was appointed the face of Victoria’s Secret’s sister line Pink in 2011. Several shows followed – that moment when she nearly hit Ariana Grande with her pink fur-trimmed “wings” in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2014 is sure to go down in Angel history – but it wasn’t long before the 27-year-old graduated from Pink to Angel, alongside It models Stella Maxwell, Sara Sampaio and Martha Hunt. The recent extravaganza in New York City is her first since getting her wings. Hosk may have been in the industry for over a decade, but the Angel’s career is still taking flight.

Chevron print silk-wool georgette button down shirt, chevron print silk-wool georgette skirt and aged metal rings with Swarovski crystals by Gucci

Bright emerald-princess rose washed cotton linen short kimono and mid heel gladiator boots in platino galassia with bows and pearls by Gucci; Ruthenium chain link bracelet with crystals by Chanel; Latex gloves and stockings, stylist’s own

Story Credits

Photgraphy by Jack Waterlot

Styling by Jumius Wong and Jack Wang

Hair by Fernando Torrent/ L’Atelier NYC

Makeup by Yumi Lee / L’Atelier NYC

Manicure by Yukie Miyakawa/Kate Ryan Inc. using Dior Vernis

Casting Director Neill Seeto

Photography Assistant Herman Van Den Brandt

Styling Assistant Erin McSherry

This article was originally published in the December/January 2015 issue of L’Officiel.