Ananya Panchal

Joined: May 13, 2024

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.

Ilona Maher was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda.

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Ilona Maher Turned Up the Heat in Stringy Leopard Print Bikini in Bermuda

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Swim Search Finalist Ally Mason Glows in This White Bikini With the Prettiest Detail

Berkleigh Wright was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize.

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Berkleigh Wright’s New Modeling Digitals Are Beyond Breathtaking

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XANDRA’s Sweet Baby Blue Bikini Is ‘Giving Euro Summer’

Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic.

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SI Swimsuit Legend Martha Stewart Turns 84 and Still Reigns as the Ultimate Icon

Take a trip down memory lane with the lifestyle mogul’s history-making photo shoot from 2023.

Camille Kostek was photographed by Yu Tsai in Hollywood, Fla.

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Camille Kostek on What It Really Means to Be an Icon: ‘Show Up As You Are’

The SI Swimsuit staple reflected on her career with the magazine during Swim Week.

Penny Lane was photographed by Derek Kettela in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Penny Lane’s Blue Bikini Stole the Spotlight Before the SI Swimsuit Issue Even Dropped

The two-time brand star posed for photographer Derek Kettela in Switzerland this year.

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Rayna Vallandingham Nails Sultry Car Selfies in Sporty Navy Romper

The martial artist and actress dazzled in her latest Alo look.

Katie Austin was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda.

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Katie Austin’s Take on This Social Media Trend Highlights Her SI Swimsuit Evolution

We’ve officially found our favorite version of this social media fad!

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Why Nofar Hagag’s Dual-Machine Pilates Approach Is Changing the Game

The former college athlete combines science and intuition at the Nofar Method, creating classes that strengthen both the body and spirit, allowing people to feel seen.