Behati Prinsloo, wife of Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine ushers in summer for Paola + Murray swimwear. (Photo: Paola + Murray)

Behati Prinsloo belongs to an elite group of models who have set the bar for beachwear. She’s best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret and poses here for Paola + Murray 2015 Collection and gets summer off to a fitting start.

Prinsloo has been modeling ever since she was discovered at 16 in Cape Town, South Africa by Storm Model Management founder Sarah Doukas.

Now 26, and married to Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, she’s one of the handful of elite international models who are a sign that a brand has arrived when their photographed in their lines.

Beside Victoria’s Secret and Paola + Murray, Behati was tapped in 2012 to pose for Australian swimwear brand Seafolly.

She became a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2009 and has walked in its signature fashion show since 2007. Last year, she opened the show for the first time. Checkout her photos, let us know your thoughts and follow IM on Twitter for the hottest fashion news.

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