Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Ignites Miami Swim Week with a Star-Powered Runway Show at W South Beach
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit brought the heat to Miami Swim Week with an electrifying runway event that dazzled attendees at the iconic W South Beach. The 2025 runway show celebrated not only the latest swimwear trends but also the empowering diversity of the brand’s model lineup, featuring a mix of returning favorites, new faces, and special guests.
The runway radiated pure star power during one of the most talked-about moments of the week, as the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue models brought unmatched energy, elegance, and attitude. From fresh faces to fan favorites, the lineup included Achieng Agutu, Ali Truwit, Alix Earle, Camille Kostek, Denise Bidot, Ellie Thumann, Ilona Maher, Jasmine Sanders, Jordan Chiles, Jena Sims, Katie Austin, Lauren Chan, Nicole Williams, Olivia Dunne, Penny Lane, and Xandra Pohl—each exuding confidence and charisma in every step.
Adding an extra dose of celebrity sparkle, Bravo icons Bethenny Frankel and Stassi Schroeder made bold turns on the catwalk, joined by Remi Bader and Midge Purce, who each brought their own distinct flair and unapologetic style. Together, they turned the runway into a celebration of beauty, empowerment, and individuality—the kind of moment that defines the BELLA spirit.
In a moment that had the crowd on its feet, gymnast Olivia Dunne stunned with an acrobatic split on the runway, followed by Jordan Chiles’ impressive front flip—blending athleticism and glamor in true SI style.
To top off the show, rising music star Jessie Murph surprised guests with a special live performance, rounding out the unforgettable night.
The event was part of a weekend-long celebration hosted by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, which also included The Beach Club presented by Coppertone, a VIP dinner party with dishes from Miami culinary hotspots KYU, Drinking Pig BBQ, and Shiso, curated by Chef Raheem Sealey.
Brand partners elevated the experience with pop-ups, activations, and gifting from MINI, Batiste, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Nine West, Vince Camuto, Radiesse, Summer Fridays, Smirnoff, Slip, La Croix, Sean Donaldson Hair, Sally Hansen, SipMargs, and Oh Polly, in partnership with The W South Beach.
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Photography Credit: Courtesy of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit