Watch: Katie Austin Creatively Uses Her SI Swimsuits As Home Decor

Her boyfriend is a big fan of this new decorating idea.
Katie Austin attends SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.

Katie Austin attends SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.


Some people display jerseys of their favorite sports teams on their walls. Katie Austin has found a creative way to work her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit bikinis into her room design. The fitness influencer and SI Swimsuit rookie posted a cute TikTok of her framing prints of her magazine photos alongside the bikinis she wore at her shoot in Montenegro last year.

“The best part: it’s decor for my boyfriends office😂 @SI SWIMSUIT 👙,” she captioned the video. 

Austin, who was a co-winner of the SI Swim Search in 2021, has grown her social media following and built a brand around health and fitness, teaching followers how to feel good about their bodies. The 29-year-old posts targeted workouts, fitness tips and delicious meal recipes on her website, katieaustin.tv. She also shares these hacks in a weekly SI Swimsuit column as well as on her Instagram and TikTok.

Every week Austin also breaks down the latest in fitness, food, fashion and friends” with a special guest (like a new content creator or entrepreneur) on her podcast, AUSTIN AF.

Being an SI Swimsuit model has been a dream of Austin’s since she was in high school.

“To be here as a rookie is just crazy.” Austin said at the 2022 Swimsuit Issue launch event in May. “I always wanted to be a part of Sports Illustrated because it aligns with my brand so much. But after going through Swim Search, it feels so rewarding that we’re here right now.”

No wonder she would want to commemorate the experience in such a creative way.


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Ananya Panchal

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a NYC-based Lifestyle & Trending News writer at SI Swimsuit. Before joining the Swim team, the Boston University Alum worked for culture & entertainment beats at Bustle, The San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When Ananya is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, she can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast.