MIAMI BEACH, FL — Sports Illustrated Swimsuit ignited Miami Swim Week at W South Beach on Saturday, May 31, with a sizzling 2025 runway show that was nothing short of unforgettable. The brand brought the fire with a fierce lineup of powerhouse models, breakout stars, and Swim Search finalists.
Jessie Murph performs during the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Bethenny Frankel walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Alix Earle walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
The runway lit up with appearances from 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 commanding attention in their own right. Their presence celebrated diversity, confidence, and unapologetic beauty.
Achieng Agutu walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Jena Sims walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Xandra Pohl walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Katie Austin walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
The crowd went wild when Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles flipped across the stage, and LSU star Olivia Dunne hit the perfect split mid-walk—proof that this was more than a fashion show; it was a full-on performance.
Jena Sims walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Jasmine Sanders walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Tunde Oyeneyin walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Penny Lane walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Joining the model squad were some unexpected—but iconic—runway moments from Bethenny Frankel, Midge Purce, Remi Bader, and Stassi Schroeder, further driving home the show’s empowering message of inclusion and individuality.
Camille Kostek walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Tunde Oyeneyin walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Nicole Williams English walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Livvy Dunne walks the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
As if that wasn’t enough, the night was capped off with a surprise live performance by singer-songwriter Jessie Murph, taking the energy sky-high.
Jessie Murph performs during the runway for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
