Lauren Chan Stunned on the Beaches of Mexico in This Sparkly Cotton Candy Pink String Swimsuit

The SI Swimsuit model dazzled in this designer Norma Kamali set. Shop it at a discount now.
Lauren Chan was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico.
Lauren Chan was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

We can’t stop thinking about Lauren Chan’s looks during New York Fashion Week. From her daring fishnet burgundy dress and her matching moment with supermodel Ashley Graham to her mermaidcore cut-out fringe number, the Canadian model truly nailed each of her looks.

Another one we can’t stop talking about: her sparkly Barbiecore number on the beaches of Mexico for SI Swimsuit. The brand model, who was photographed as a rookie in the Dominican Republic by James Macari in 2023, returned to the fold for the 60th anniversary issue and posed for Yu Tsai this year. She donned the most dazzling, eye-catching suits while in Mexico, and this particular designer set from Norma Kamali is on sale now for 30% off.

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Norma Kamali Candy Pink Metallic Triangle Bikini Top, $59 and Bottoms, $59 (mytheresa.com)

Lauren Chan
Lauren Chan was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. Earrings by IPPOLITA. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

This gorgeous string set comes in the sweetest bubblegum pink shade with a glamorous shimmery finish. Both the top and bottom offer minimal coverage that is optimal for tanning and showing some skin. The size of both pieces can be adjusted with the string ties or scrunching the fabric together or apart.

Chan, who is the former features editor at Glamour and the founder of size-inclusive, sustainable clothing brand Henning, uses her platform to uplift and inspire other women of color breaking into the modeling and fashion industries. She’s never afraid to call out brands, designers or publications when they fall short and strives to make mainstream media a much more inclusive place.


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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.