Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio smoulders as the new face of Coast

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The premium high street brand has snapped up the Brazilian model
Alessandra, 34, will front their new Summer Icons campaign
The collection is made up of archive pieces with a modern twist

Published: 08:33 EST, 21 March 2016 | Updated: 11:41 EST, 21 March 2016

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Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio has been announced as the new face of high-street brand Coast's new campaign to mark their 20th year.

It is quite a departure for the long-term Angel, who is better known for treading the runway in sequin-covered bras, extravagant headdresses and white wings.

However the Brazilian bombshell will front their Summer Icons collection, which launches on March 31 and is made up of some of the brand's best-loved archive pieces from over the years.

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Alessandra Ambrosio, 34, has been announced as the face of Coast's new Summer Icons campaign, which features archive favourites with a modern twist like this red satin top with a sweetheart neckline

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Coast has welcomed a new face to their selection of models and it just happens to be the rather famous Alessandra Ambrosio.

She is known for her work at Victoria's Secret, but for Coast is modelling the Icons collection that is set to be launched on 31st March. The pieces are all archive numbers that have been re-designed with a contemporary twist and we are loving the collection. Every item will provide you with a flawless wedding outfit with just a click of a button.

The skirt Alessandra modelled here is quite typical Coast with its voluminous design and floral print, but we do love the wrap and dipped hem finish - it's a gorgeous luxe style.

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The 34-year-old model showcases her figure in an elegant floral midi skirt and silver sequinned top for Coast. She has been a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2005 and has modelled for Armani and Dior

Coast calls the collection 'a celebration of what Coast does best; effortless glamour and perfect occasionwear influenced by our 20-year history.'

And the sweeping gowns and billowing skirts are a far cry from Alessandro's usual skimpy catwalk ensembles.

They have slightly tweaked or 'reinvented' each piece for 'modern, effortless glamour' and the collection is aimed at 'the woman who wants to look beautiful and stand out in her own inimitable style'.

Coast's creative director Neil Hendy said: 'Alessandra is beautiful and sexy and shows just how much fun and glamour you can achieve wearing Coast. She's our perfect summer icon.'

The collection features waist-cinching skirts in bold colours and hand-painted prints, jumpsuits and maxi dresses with mono stripes, and fitted lace shift dresses.

Catwalk favourite Alessandro models one of the collection's standout pieces, a striped white and navy maxi

Mum-of-two Alessandra models a chic A-line dress with a blue floral design, left, and a billowing Jacquard midi dress in midnight blue, right. The mum-of-two from Brazil began her modelling career at the age of 12

This cream and black Selena striped jumpsuit is £119, with prices in the collection going up to £169

Pieces from the collection will be available in stores nationwide from March 31, with prices ranging from £129 to £169.

Some of the standout items are a £149 striped maxi in navy blue and white, and an equally striking striped jumpsuit for £119.

The 34-year-old model and mother of two has clearly been busy; just last night she was on the red carpet for the Fashion LA Awards in a revealing asymmetrical LBD from Anthony Vaccarello.

Alessandra sizzes in a Hartley laces occasion dress (£129) with a printed clutch bag

Woman of many talents: Alessandro has been modelling since the age of 12 and also been designing her own clothing lines for over 10 years. She was spotted at the Fashion LA Awards on Sunday night

Alessandra, 34, models the Sadie maxi dress, left, and the Athens print Ursula dress, right. High street brand Coast have launched the collection, made up of archive pieces, to mark their twentieth year

The collection is inspired by archive pieces with a modern twist, like this red satin Zara top and Ameliana skirt

And over the weekend Alessandra treated her fans to a photograph of herself in a bikini to promote her own fashion line Ale By Alessandra,

She captioned it: '[Sea]ing blues today... #mermaidlife #BTS @alebyalessandra for #alebyalessandraswim #foreveronvacation #ibiza.'

The model is mother to son Noah, three, and seven-year-old daughter Anja with businessman fiancé Jamie Mazur, who she has been dating since 2005.

The Alba print Kate-Mae artwork dress is just one of several reinvented classics from the new collection

Alessandra takes over from Arizona Muse, who fronted Coast's High Summer 2015 campaign last year

She began modelling at just 12 years old, and has graced the cover of Brazilian Elle as well as posing for Guess, Revlon, Dior, Armani and Ralph Lauren.

She has graced the catwalks of Chanel, Prada and Oscar de La Renta, and has also been designing her own clothing lines since 2004.

The following year, she famously walked the Victoria's Secret runway wearing a bikini made entirely of candy. This will be Alessandra's first modelling job for Coast.

Last year, Arizona Muse fronted their High Summer 2015 campaign.