SUPERMODEL Irina Shayk runs rings around her rivals in a swimsuit held together by gold bands.
She also wore gold hoop earrings in a shoot for Spanish department store El Corte Ingles and showed off her wild side in a tiger-print bikini.
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Irina Shayk stuns in a swimsuit held together by gold bands Credit: El Corte Inglés/Txema Yeste
The model was posing in a shoot for Spanish department store El Corte Ingles Credit: El Corte Inglés/Txema Yeste
Russian Irina, 40, is mum to nine-year-old Lea — whose dad is Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper.
She has become one of the modern modelling industry’s greats after being discovered in her small Russian hometown of Yemanzhelinsk.
Irina, whose full name is Irina Valeryevna Irinahlislamova, received international recognition when she became the first Russian model to appear on the cover of the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
As a child, she pursued her love of music while her mum Olga worked two jobs to provide for the family.
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While she was training at a beauty school, Irina was noticed by a model talent scout.
In 2004, she won the Miss Chalyabinsk contest, which propelled her into the fashion industry.
She has become a runway staple, working with prestigious fashion houses worldwide.
It’s no surprise that Irina has become the model with the 8th biggest social media presence, as she’s graced numerous magazine front covers, including GQ.
Irina was the first Russian model to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Credit: AP:Associated Press
Irina is mum to nine-year-old Lea — whose dad is her ex, Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper Credit: Rex Features
The stunning star has also been ranked first in the 50 Hottest Russian Women list, which was compiled by Complex magazine.
When she’s not busy walking the catwalk or filming, Irina gets stuck in with charity work.
Irina has been heavily involved with the construction of a maternity ward in her hometown, Yemanzhelinsk, as well as helping to renovate the children’s section.
