Olivia Ponton Is a Gen-Z Western Vision in Fringe Cowboy Boots, Daisy Dukes

The SI Swimsuit model and content creator, who lives in NYC, is embracing a change of scenery in Los Angeles.
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Olivia Ponton / John Nacion/Getty Images

Olivia Ponton is serving up major Western glam in her latest Instagram post—and she’s never looked more radiant. The social media star, known for her fashion, beauty and lifestyle content on TikTok and her relatable twenty-something energy, brought effortless model-off-duty vibes to Los Angeles as she soaked up the West Coast sunshine.

Captured in a parking lot, Ponton flashed her signature bright smile in a cool, casual outfit perfect for summer. The Florida native wore high-waisted, light-wash denim shorts with a raw hem, a fitted white baby tee and beige cowboy boots adorned with all-over fringe detailing. She accessorized with a berry beet juice in hand, tossing her sleek, straight blonde locks around for an extra playful touch.

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Olivia Ponton / Francois Durand/Getty Images

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The carousel also offered a glimpse into her effortlessly stylish week: snapshots of horses, palm trees, a glowing sunset, a mirror selfie in a crisp white button-down and jeans and a cozy car selfie in a taupe knit sweater styled with chunky gold statement jewelry. Her glam was simple and luminous—feathered brows, rosy blush, wispy lashes and a matte peachy-pink lip—and her face card was, as always, undeniable.

“happiest girl alive <3🎀💌🌴⭐️💘🌸,” the 22-year-old captioned the sweet photo dump,

“So stunning Liv!,” Solara commented.

“cutie bb,” Eva Rose added.

Beyond her flawless fashion moments, Ponton continues to shine as both a content creator and an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. She has starred in major campaigns for Victoria’s Secret PINK, Aerie, Tommy Hilfiger and more, and serves as a longtime ambassador for Alo Yoga and Coach.

She made her SI Swimsuit debut in 2022 in Montenegro with James Macari and returned to the fold the following year, posing for Amanda Pratt in Dominica.

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Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Maui Girl. / Amanda Pratt/Sports Illustrated

“Through being a part of Sports Illustrated, I have been able to shoot with amazing photographers, travel to really cool places, and be a part of a really special community of women. I first started working with them when I was 18 years old through TikTok so I feel extremely honored that I was the first woman who they tapped into from that world,” she shared. “At that young of age, it gave me the confidence boost to chase what I wanted and that is really what catapulted the start of my career. Shooting with their team has given me the confidence to chase my dreams. I am so thankful to be a part of the Sports Illustrated family.”


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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.