Berkleigh Wright’s Red Swimsuit Look Is Giving Serious ‘Baywatch’ Energy

Wright looked radiant in red for her latest Instagram post.

Berkleigh Wright was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

SI Swimsuit model Berkleigh Wright has put her timeless beauty on full display this spring, and we’re already using her latest Instagram post for our beachwear inspiration.

In a new 12-slide carousel, Wright shared several looks that channeled “MDW [Memorial Day Weekend] vibes” in partnership with Surf Gypsy, Ocean Drive Clothing and Vintage Havana. The model hit the beach for a day in the sun, and—as always—looked absolutely stunning.

In the cover slide, the 30-year-old Kansas native sported Surf Gypsy’s Sunset Red Krinkle by SG Low Back One-Piece, accessorizing the look with chunky gold hoops and dainty rings. In the consecutive slide, Wright paired the garment with rolled-up pinstripe boxer shorts as she candidly posed on the powdery sand.

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“Beach babe🔥,” Penny Lane commented.

“🔥🔥,” Kelsey Anderson added.

But here at SI Swimsuit, we’re no strangers to Wright’s spectacular seaside ‘fits. In fact, the model sported several red-hot looks on the beaches of Belize during her 2024 debut with the magazine.

“Becoming a rookie—it helped me come out of my shell and also just like realize my potential and everything else that I wanted to do,” Wright told the magazine. “My whole life, I’ve been trying to fit myself in a box, and you don’t have to fit in a box. You can be whatever the heck you want to be and do it unapologetically.”

Berkleigh Wright was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Top by Andi Bagus. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

Wright joined the SI Swimsuit family as a finalist for the magazine’s open casting call, Swim Search, back in 2023. The following year, she appeared in the fold for the first time, joining SI Swimsuit for its 60th year.

“Let this be your sign to do something that scares you,” Wright wrote in 2023, unaware of the monumental rookie year in her future. “I had come up with every reason under the sun as to why I wasn’t capable or worthy, but this is proof that what is meant for you will find you. Here’s to continuing this journey with clear eyes and the fullest heart.”

Berkleigh Wright was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Sunglasses by Oscar x Frank. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

For her photo shoot in Belize, Wright joined fellow rookies XANDRA, Brittany Mahomes andLauren Wasser, along with models Nina Agdal, Chanel Iman, Kamie Crawford, Yumi Nu and Sixtine, and Big 12 athletes Jas Williams, Jillian Hayes and Alexa Massari.

“Today has been just unlike anything I could have imagined,” Wright shared while on set in 2024. “I felt so comfortable and natural and beautiful.”

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