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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Fashion

Best Bikini Bottoms of 2025: Flattering, Functional and On-Trend

From cheeky cuts to high-waisted classics, we’ve rounded up the most flattering bikini bottoms to shop this year—no matter your style, shape or beach plans.

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Alix Earle was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica.

Fashion

This Handmade Crochet Bikini Alix Earle Wore in Jamaica Is a Work of Art: Shop Now

The two-time SI Swimsuit model stunned in an ivory Akoia Swim set made in Bali.

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Ming Lee Simmons was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica.

Fashion

Ming Lee Simmons Was a Total Earthy Goddess in This Retro-Print Triangle Bikini

The 2025 SI Swimsuit rookie posed for Yu Tsai in Jamaica this year.

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Alix Earle was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica.

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Alix Earle Radiates Summer Glam in Red Two-Piece Set on Vacation With Braxton Berrios

The SI Swimsuit model and her NFL boyfriend are living their best lives in St. Tropez.

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XANDRA was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica.

Fashion

XANDRA’s Crisp White Bandeau Bikini Was the Most Unforgettable Look in Jamaica

The DJ posed for Yu Tsai for her sophomore SI Swimsuit feature this year.

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Hailey Van Lith was photographed by Taylor Ballantyne in Fort Worth, Texas.

Fashion

Hailey Van Lith Serves School Girl Chic With the Most Surprising Pants Choice

The Chicago Sky rookie mixed preppy, utilitarian and high fashion for a newsworthy tunnel look this week.

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Balim Tezel

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Inside the World of Maison des Nus, Where Basics Don’t Have to Be Boring

Designer and journalist Balim Tezel shares how her journey through grief and the immigrant experience became the blueprint for her luxe fashion label.

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Alix Earle was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica.

This Jungle-Inspired String Bikini Alix Earle Wore in Jamaica Is Peak Island Glam

The SI Swimsuit model stunned in a green tiger print Indah set during her 2025 photo shoot with Yu Tsai.

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Penny Lane was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland.

Fashion

Penny Lane Was So Quiet Luxury-Coded in This Sculptural Gray One-Piece in Switzerland

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Simone Biles

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Simone Biles Is Glowing in Belize in a Designer Bikini That Shows Off Her Hard-Earned Abs

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Salma Hayek Pinault was photographed by Ruven Afanador in Mexico.

Fashion

This Custom Vibrant Orange Bikini Salma Hayek Pinault Wore in Mexico Was Made for Her Sizzling Curves

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Ellie Thumann was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda.

Fashion

Ellie Thumann Just Nailed Hamptons Chic With a Western Surprise

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