It was a homecoming of sorts when Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio returned to her native country this month — on the newstands as cover girl for Vogue Brazil‘s July issue.

The Victoria’s Secret Angel appears in Vogue in an extensive photoshoot featuring very high-end lingerie pieces including corsets, a fabulous ruched slip that could pass as evening wear (!) and sleek bodysuits.

The spread appears to be shot in delapidated old house, and the flaking wallpaper and faded floorboards provide a stark contrast to Alessandra’s sleek silhouette. Altogether, a terrific shoot by lensman Jacques Dequeker and stylist Giovanni Frasson.

It’s not Alessandra’s best work, though. To see that, scroll to the bottom of this post!

Above: Alessandra Ambrosio gets a lesson in runway posing while out for a walk in Malibu last week with her daughter Anja, who turns 2 next month!