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Weekly IG Recap: Met Gala Glam and Bikini Chic

SI Swimsuit models dressed their best and stripped down to catch a tan this week.

Ananya Panchal

Brooks Nader, Anitta and Ashley Graham.

Brooks Nader, Anitta and Ashley Graham.

Once again, SI Swimsuit models are proving that they really can do it all: stun in a teeny tiny two-piece for the beach and pivot to glamorous red carpet moments for the biggest night in fashion.

Tons of models—including Kristen Louelle, Lais Ribeiro and Anitta—donned stringy bikinis this week. Irina Shayk, Gigi Hadid, Ashley Graham and more slayed their vintage Karl Lagerfeld-inspired looks at the Met Gala on May 1.

You know the drill. Here’s a recap of some of our favorite Instagram posts from current and former SI Swimsuit models over the past week.

Kristen Louelle

The soon-to-be mom of three lounged in a fluffy beanbag and soaked up some sun in Cabo San Lucas wearing an adorable brown wavy striped bikini.

Gigi Hadid

The Guest in Residence founder donned a custom edgy Givenchy look featuring mesh material, a corset bodice and hip cut-outs.

Naomi Campbell

The supermodel looked ethereal in a satin pink draped gown from a vintage Chanel collection.

Emily Ratajkowski

The mom of one and designer Tory Burch made magic with a daring beige dress and baby bangs.

Ashley Graham

The Maxim “Hot 100” cover star rocked a custom recreation of a vintage Chanel haute couture number. She was easily one of the best dressed at the event.

Brooks Nader

The 2023 SI Swimsuit model rocked an elegant two-piece from Same Swim.

Lais Ribeiro

The four-time SI Swimsuit model flaunted her toned and tan body in two velvet bikinis.

Maggie Rawlins

The registered nurse modeled a sweet floral two-piece number from Colombia-based swimwear brand Agua Bendita.

Anitta

The Brazilian singer became the latest celebrity to don the iconic teeny tiny Chanel bikini. She paired the daring black-and-white set with furry knee-high boots.

Irina Shayk

The supermodel went full-on bridal-inspired at the Met Gala in her silky white Yohji Yamamoto rose-embellished gown.

Get ready for the hottest event of the year! The 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue release is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss the Swimsuit Issue Launch Party. Secure your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable weekend of glamour, beauty and fun.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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