Documents recently released by Departamento of Justiça of Estados Unidos have brought to light electronic correspondence that mentions top model Izabel Goulart. The messages, exchanged in April 2011, involve financier Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, Sam Jaradeh and Boris Nikolic. The content of the conversations details social interactions and mentions the Brazilian woman allegedly staying at a property owned by Epstein in Nova York years before the e-mail exchange, without indicating any involvement of the model in illicit activities.
Content of revealed messages
The email exchange analyzed by authorities dates back to April 29, 2011 and begins with comments from Sam Jaradeh. In the message sent to Boris Nikolic, associated with Fundação Gates at the time, Jaradeh reports having spent time with Izabel Goulart the night before, mentioning the consumption of alcoholic beverages and praising the model. Nikolic responded briefly, identifying her as a former angel of Victoria’s Secret.
Jeffrey Epstein, who was copied in the conversation, intervened in the dialogue to add information about the past. The financier stated that Goulart had stayed in his apartment in Nova York about six years before that date, a period that would coincide with her arrival in the city to begin international work in fashion. Epstein suggested that Jaradeh stay in touch for future invitations, describing the model in a positive way.
The messages highlight the behavior pattern of Epstein, who sought to maintain proximity to influential figures in the fashion world. The mention of hosting refers to a period in which the model was on the rise in her career, consolidating herself in the North American market. Não there are records of responses from Izabel Goulart regarding the content of these specific conversations disclosed in the archives.
Context of the relationship with Victoria’s Secret
The connection of Jeffrey Epstein with models of Victoria’s Secret was facilitated by its close relationship with Les Wexner. The businessman was CEO of L Brands, the lingerie brand’s parent company, and maintained financial and personal ties with
Reports from other professionals in the field indicate that Epstein often used this influence to approach young models, presenting himself as a recruiter or scout for the brand. Although the partnership between Wexner and Epstein was officially broken in 2007, the documents show that the financier continued to comment on the models and monitor their careers years later.
Professional trajectory and repercussion
Izabel renowned.
Some highlights of the model’s career include: – Her debut as an official angel for Victoria’s Secret in 2005; – Participation in global campaigns for brands such as Armani and Dolce & Gabbana; – Constant presence on red carpets at film festivals and gala events at Europa and Estados Unidos.
The release of these files is part of an ongoing process of judicial transparency related to the estate and crimes of Jeffrey Epstein. US authorities have released batches of documents that include flight passenger lists, statements and recovered emails. The appearance of celebrity names on these lists often occurs in social or professional contexts, which differs from the criminal accusations that weigh on the hard core of the Epstein organization.
