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Ananya Panchal

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.

Christen Goff was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica.

Fashion

Christen Goff Bares Her Sweet Baby Bump in Cute, Summery Gingham Bikini

The SI Swimsuit model celebrated warm weather, motherhood and one year of marriage with the dreamiest Instagram photo dump.

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Lori Harvey

Fashion

Lori Harvey Is Sunshine Personified in a Butter Yellow Gown During Paris Fashion Week

The model and entrepreneur dazzled in a sweet, summery Jacquemus number.

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Salma Hayek Pinault was photographed by Ruven Afanador in Mexico.

Fashion

Salma Hayek Pinault Embraced Earthy Elegance in Handcrafted Crochet Bikini in Mexico

The 2025 SI Swimsuit cover girl was radiant in this luxe, handmade Alameda Turquesa set.

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Camille Kostek was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland.

SwimNews

Why Camille Kostek’s Snowy SI Swimsuit Feature Was Extra Special

The eight-time brand star and former cover girl posed for Derek Kettela in Switzerland for the 2025 magazine.

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Cindy Kimberly

Fashion

Cindy Kimberly Is an Animal Print Wonder in Moody New Ibiza Pics

The model, designer and entrepreneur proved her side profile is truly impeccable.

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Bikini on the beach

Fashion

The Best Beach Bikinis for Every Activity and Budget in 2025

Turn heads along the shore this summer with some of our favorite brands below.

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Rayna Vallandingham was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica.

Fashion

Rayna Vallandingham Elevates Activewear in Figure-Flaunting Three-Piece Set

The Tae Kwon Do star and actress is the biggest Alo Yoga fan.

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Rayna Vallandingham was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica.

Rayna Vallandingham Was a Total Knockout in a Micro Pineapple Bikini for Her SI Swimsuit Debut

The athlete and actress posed for Yu Tsai in Jamaica for the 2025 magazine.

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Christen Goff was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica.

Christen Goff Was Breathtaking in This Handcrafted Coral Knit Bikini in Jamaica

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Penny Lane

Fashion

Penny Lane’s Relaxed Beach Look Is Giving Us Summer Fashion Inspo

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Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica. Swimsuit by Anna Kosturova.

Nicole Williams English Is the Ultimate Fitspo in This Sculpting White Activewear Set

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Claudia Sulewski

SwimNews

Claudia Sulewski Wants You to Romanticize Your Routine

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