Model Cindy Kimberly’s Green Crochet Micro Set From Barbados Screams ‘Summer Break’

The 2022 SI Swimsuit star served major Y2K energy during her photo shoot with Ben Watts.

Ananya Panchal | Aug 28, 2024

Cindy Kimberly was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

One-time SI Swimsuit model Cindy Kimberly has always had a passion for fashion. So, it comes as no surprise that the content creator and our style editors were a total dream team when putting together colorful looks for her Y2K-inspired photo shoot in Barbados with visual artist Ben Watts in 2022.

The 25-year-old Netherlands native, who is of Spanish and Indonesian descent, wasn’t afraid to dabble in sporty one-pieces, experiment with beaded details and even test out some daring crochet pieces like this flirty Andi Bagus number.

Andi Bagus Checkmate Bikini Sage Green and Lemon Yellow, $69 (andi-bagus.com)

Cindy Kimberly was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Earrings by En Route Jewelry. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

This minimal coverage string crochet set features the cutest checkered pattern, including two trending swimwear shades: butter yellow and Brat summer’s green. Both the top and bottom have a delicate scrunchy ruched detail and extra thin straps, making this micro set perfect for avoiding tan lines.

Kimberly, who loves sharing her glamorous and intricate makeup looks and creative self-directed projects on social media, is also the founder of clothing line LOBA, sold exclusively online at Revolve.

“Clothing and style are such amazing forms of self-expression,” she shared ahead of her SI Swimsuit debut. “I love that you can create completely different characters, feel completely different, represent yourself completely differently, all in how you decide to dress that day. I’ve had so many different characters, personalities and ways I saw myself throughout my teenage years, which I mostly explored through style and clothing.”

Cindy Kimberly was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Earrings by En Route Jewelry. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

Published Aug 28, 2024

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.