The Depths of Sofia: Get To Know The Real Sofia Resing

The Depths of Sofia Resing

FROM ICONIC BRAZILIAN SUPERMODEL TO OCEAN ENTHUSIAST EMPOWERING CHANGE, GET TO KNOW THE REAL SOFIA RESING.

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BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

PHOTOGRAPHY CODY LIDTKE

STYLING ANNA KATSANIS

HAIR CHIKA F.K

MAKEUP NADIA TAYEH

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT TEAGUE SHOUP

SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE LANDMARK BY TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK CITY

ALL JEWELRY BY TIFFANY & CO. BLUE BOOK 2025: SEA OF WONDER

Few people can make four hours of sleep look glamorous, but Brazilian supermodel Sofia Resing is one of them. As the sun barely rises over New York, Resing waltzes on set at five a.m., effortlessly chic in baggy jeans and a leather jacket. Her energy radiates. You’d never guess she landed in Manhattan from Miami at midnight.

That’s the thing about Resing — her lighthearted attitude is hard to faze. After our cover shoot in New York, she boarded a nine-hour flight to Brazil. Just days later, when we caught up again, she was in Mallorca, heading to dinner before yet another early photoshoot call time the next morning.

Perhaps moving from Brazil at a young age to pursue her modeling career may have shaped Sofia Resing’s joie de vivre — and her ability to work hard on so little sleep. “I was scouted at around 14 or 15,” she tells me. “Growing up, I never wanted to model. I was a nerdy, shy kid. Then, my twin sister (we’re fraternal twins) was spotted in a shopping mall with our mom. Back then, that’s how you got discovered — there was no Instagram,” she says with a laugh.

“My sister was scouted to participate in a modeling contest by Ford Models in Brazil, so my mom suggested I go with her,” she continues, making a joke that her mom obligated her to go. “I became a finalist for Brazil, which led me to sign with Ford Models in New York as well.”

Discovered at a very young age, Resing remained in school, traveling to Europe during school breaks to model — making it a point to never miss school. At 17, after graduating high school, she made the move to Europe full-time to pursue modeling.

Then, in 2010, Resing’s life changed forever — she moved to New York and never looked back.

In New York, Resing started making a name for herself, walking runways for designers like Versace and Zuhair Murad and working with renowned photographers such as Mario Testino and Ruven Afanador. In 2016, she appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (2016 Rookie Class). “This was a key moment for my career,” Resing admits. “Sports Illustrated really separated me as a model and marked a major pivot in my career.”

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Another pinch-me moment occurred for Resing the first time she walked in the Giorgio Armani runway show. “I walked in the Armani Privé show in Paris, and that day, my agent told me that I had to stay after the show to start shooting the campaign at midnight. I was completely shocked. We shot through the night on Place Vendôme in Paris, at the Armani headquarters, and all I could think about was if these walls could talk,” she recounts. “This was the start of something amazing.”

Over the years, she continued to build her illustrious modeling career, following in the footsteps of Brazilian supermodels like Gisele Bündchen, Adriana Lima, and Alessandra Ambrosio, who paved the way for her success. “The top Brazilian girls who were still the Victoria’s Secret Angels in 2010 opened so many doors for all of us,” Resing says. “They were always very welcoming in the industry.”

In fact, being welcoming is the Brazilian way. “To be honest, Brazilians are generally happy and friendly people,” Resing says with a smile, exuding that signature Brazilian charm. “My personality has played a long way in getting me to where I am. Of course, there are so many beautiful models, but it’s always been very important to me to remain professional while being myself.”

So, who is Sofia Resing outside of modeling?

In April 2021, she moved down to Miami, where she discovered another passion. “When I first moved to Miami, I was looking for something to do on the weekends, and as I was scrolling Instagram, an invite to a beach cleanup popped up. So, I went to volunteer, and right away, I met Sophie Ringel, the founder of Clean Miami Beach.”

Clean Miami Beach (CMB) is a nonprofit dedicated to environmental stewardship, organizing weekly beach cleanups while also educating the public about the harmful impacts of plastic pollution and the importance of sustainable practices. Resing was immediately drawn to the cause.

“I wanted to expand my involvement with CMB beyond volunteering, so I created an ambassadorship program with Ringel with the goal to spread more awareness and get more people on board to help with this initiative,” she explains.

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“For me, the why is simple. Fourteen million tons of plastic end up in the ocean annually, and the schools do not currently teach about plastic pollution. It is a huge problem, especially being in Miami, and we need to start somewhere,” she says. “And I love that Ringel does this — she’s in a classroom, and she partners with schools to have kids come to the beach to learn about plastic pollution beyond just garbage collection. We are trying to change for the next generation.”

Resing spends much of her free time in the ocean, whether kitesurfing or enjoying a relaxing day alone, embracing her love for nature. Her connection to the ocean is so innate, from growing up in Brazil to eventually landing in Miami, that I can’t help but draw the oddly synergistic parallel from our time at the photoshoot.

Flashing back to the cover shoot, we had the exclusive opportunity to shoot the new Tiffany & Co. Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder collection. The Blue Book has stood as the jeweler’s most creative, expansive designs in high jewelry, with this collection being no different. As its name suggests, Sea of Wonder channels the allure, motion, and mystery of the deep sea, drawing inspiration from the legendary aquatic designs of Jean Schlumberger. With an evocative palette of iridescent hues and bioluminescent accents, the collection transforms the ocean’s flora, fauna, and waves into a surreal narrative of artistry and innovation.

The dynamic designs posing as a tribute to the ocean shining on Resing, a passionate advocate, almost feels like fate.

Yet this intersection between the worlds of fashion and climate should collide.

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“I am currently obsessed with this woman, Arizona Muse, who is a supermodel and earth activist,” Resing says. “She believes fashion can be a climate solution, and so do I. She motivates me to keep spreading awareness about sustainability because I believe it doesn’t have to be fashion or climate; they should be able to work in tandem.”

She continues, “Muse did a Ted Talk called Turning Fashion into a Climate Solution, where it tells the story of a dress, revealing how it is made and sourced down to where the lining comes from. I recommend everyone to watch this.”

For Resing, it’s important to channel her energy here as she sits at the crossroads of fashion and sustainability. “Muse notes that one day, we will read the labels of our clothing the same way we obsess over food labels — to me, this is very powerful.”

Speaking of channeling her energy, as Resing looks ahead, she hints at an exciting fashion industry project in the works. Still, she keeps details under wraps, leaving us to tune into the announcement on her Instagram that is coming soon.

Photo Credit: Cody Lidtke

Photo Credit: Cody Lidtke

Resing has amassed a loyal Instagram following where she uses her platform to continue building her personal brand — a tool she believes all young models need to possess today. “For the girls starting in modeling now, I always advise them to work on their social media. Unlike when I started in 2010, nowadays, you have to have social media to show who you are. It’s all about building your own brand and image,” she says.

In many ways, the job of modeling has transcended beyond just being beautiful. “It’s not just about your appearance; it’s about who you are, your ideas, your style. I love this movement,” Resing admits. “It gives fashion more depth.”

Depth defines Resing, a theme that resonates throughout our interview. There are many depths to who she is as a person, proving her to be as rare as the jewelry she wears.

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On the cover: FULL LOOK: Marc Jacobs, JEWELRY: Tiffany & Co. earrings in 18K yellow gold and platinum with blue zircons of over 17 total carats, sapphires, moonstones, and diamonds; Tiffany & Co. pendant in platinum and 18K yellow gold with blue zircons of over 27 total carats, sapphires, moonstones, and diamonds, and Tiffany & Co. ring in platinum and 18K yellow gold with blue zircons of over seven total carats, sapphires, and diamonds from the 2025 Blue Book Collection.