Caroline Aparecida Trentini (; born 6 July 1987) is a Brazilian model. Known for her doll-like face, Trentini rose to fame after capturing Marc Jacob's attention and being cast on the ad campaign. As of 2024, Trentini has been on the cover of international Vogue, 40 times. Trentini ranks on the <nowiki>Icons</nowiki> list on models.com.
Caroline Trentini was born on 6 July 1987 in Panambi, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She is of Italian and German descent. After her father, Jacó Trentini, died when she was an infant, her mother, Lourdes, entered the workforce and raised Trentini and her two older sisters, Franciele and Elen, on her own.
Trentini began her modeling career in her early teens after being discovered by a modeling scout in her hometown. She moved to São Paulo to pursue professional modeling and quickly attracted attention from international agents, which led to her relocation to New York City and entry into the global fashion industry.
Trentini began her modeling career in 2000 at about age 14 when she was spotted by a modeling scout in her hometown of Panambi, Rio Grande do Sul. She soon moved to São Paulo, a common destination for young Brazilian models, to pursue professional work and quickly gained attention for her potential. Within about a year, Trentini relocated to New York City to enter the international fashion circuit, where she adapted rapidly despite initially not speaking English.
Her breakthrough came when designer Marc Jacobs chose her for a Marc by Marc Jacobs advertising campaign photographed by Juergen Teller, a high-profile opportunity that helped establish her on the global fashion stage. Following that campaign, Trentini was booked for runway shows and campaigns for major fashion houses and designers including Versace, Vera Wang, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana and Ralph Lauren. She also modeled for VictoriaâÂÂs Secret and appeared on the covers of international editions of Vogue, including Vogue Russia and Vogue Brasil in May 2004.
In 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. 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, DSquaredò 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." 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:
In early 2015, Trentini was hired as the face of Brazilian premium footwear brand Carrano for its 2016 Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter campaigns. She starred in the Spring/Summer 2016 advertisements photographed by Fabio Bartelt and styled by Heleno Manoel, and also appeared in the brandâÂÂs Winter 2016 campaign.
Caroline was ranked one of the Top 50 models and she is an industry icon according to Models.com website.
In recent years, Trentini has continued to be active on the international fashion circuit. In March 2025 she walked for Balmain during Paris Fashion Week under creative director Olivier Rousteing, drawing media attention to her continued presence in major runway shows.
She also appeared on the runway at the Metrópoles Catwalk in November 2025, where she walked for designer Lucila Pena, showcasing contemporary Brazilian fashion.
In July 2024, she opened the Herchcovitch & Alexandre show at Casa de Criadores in São Paulo, highlighting her ongoing involvement with BrazilâÂÂs fashion scene.
Trentini has also participated in editorial projects and interviews reflecting on her long career, including a 2025 series of discussions about longevity in fashion published by Vogue Brasil as part of the magazineâÂÂs 50th anniversary features.
Trentini dated photographer Victor Demarchelier, son of 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 ItajaÃÂ, Santa Catarina, Brazil. They have two sons: Bento Jacob Trentini Bartelt (born 9 August 2013) and Benoah Jacob (born 2 June 2016).