SI Swimsuit Models Spotlight Miami Swim Week Fashion, Honors Event

Miami Swim Week has become a hotspot for stunning fashion and notable appearances from Sports Illustrated swimsuit models and socialites. Bethenny Frankel showcased her confidence and transformation with a strappy bikini on the SI runway, embracing her recent move to Florida for a fresh start after years of loneliness in New York (Source 1). Meanwhile, model Ellie Thumann humorously revealed on TikTok that she got a severe sunburn just before walking in a Miami Swim Week show, sparking a wave of fan advice and sympathy (Source 2). The Swimwear Icon Hall of Fame event featured several SI Swimsuit stars including Ellie Thumann, Nicole Williams English, Camille Kostek, and Katie Austin, all impressing in elegant gowns and celebrating the start of Miami Swim Week (Sources 4 and 5). Nicole Williams English, who returned for her third consecutive SI feature, shared her health journey and resilience, making a striking appearance in a sheer black lace dress at the event (Source 5). Additionally, Australian heiress and jewelry designer Emma Pillemer turned heads with a revealing gold dress at Swim Week, balancing her socialite status with business ventures in swimwear and leisurewear (Source 3).