Historic pasts | Facts on Instagram: "Adriana Lima is one of the most recognizable supermodels of all time, but her story started far from the runways of Paris and New York. Born in Salvador, Brazil, she was discovered at just 15 years old after entering a modeling contest with a friend. She quickly rose to prominence after winning Ford’s “Supermodel of Brazil” competition in 1996, and placing second in the “Supermodel of the World” contest the following year. Follow @historicpasts for more hist

Historic pasts | Facts on Instagram: "In 1999, at just 18 years old, Adriana Lima met supermodel Karen Mulder during the early stages of her modeling career. The meeting was significant, as Mulder—already an established figure in the fashion world—served as both an inspiration and a glimpse into the possibilities of international modeling success. Their interaction highlighted the passing of the torch between generations of supermodels, with Lima soon rising to global fame herself, much like Mul