Olivia Dunne Wore This Incredible Black Cut-Out One-Piece in Portugal

The SI Swimsuit fashion team tapped luxury swimwear brand Agent Provocateur for the edgy look.
Olivia Dunne was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal.
Olivia Dunne was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

Olivia Dunne’s rookie SI Swimsuit photo shoot in Portugal was inspired by flirty feminine suits, pulling hints of balletcore and cottagecore aesthetics. But, that doesn’t mean the LSU gymnast wasn’t able to turn up the heat.

She deviated from pastel plaid prints, ruffle details, bow embellishments and lace embroidery for one marvelous look in particular. Dunne’s black number from Agent Provocateur was a super edgy, sexy and bold moment, and the 21-year-old she looked absolutely incredible in the black halter cut-out monokini.

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Olivia Dunne was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal. Swimsuit by Agent Provocateur Necklace by Classic Silver, certified as Filigrana de Portugal Bracelets by Ottoman Hands. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

The SI Swimsuit fashion team paired the sultry number with a statement necklace from Classic Silver and Ottoman Hands bracelets. Dunne posed in front of a beautiful European building covered in lush green vines and leaves.

The NCAA star, who is the highest-paid female college athlete in the country, made her debut with the brand last year, when she traveled to Puerto Rico. She reunited with photographer Ben Watts in the quaint, picturesque landscapes of Porto and the North for her feature in this year’s 60th anniversary issue.

“Coming back for Year 2, I mean, last year I said it was a dream come true, and nothing’s changed. It’s still a dream come true. I can’t believe I can call myself a rookie. It feels unreal,” the New Jersey native said while on location. “[To me], SI Swim means to me being comfortable in your own skin and being undeniably you, which is something I still work on to this day.”

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Olivia Dunne was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal. Swimsuit by Agent Provocateur Necklace by Classic Silver, certified as Filigrana de Portugal Bracelets by Ottoman Hands. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

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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.