Olivia Ponton Puts a Sparkly, Underwire Twist on Moody, Classic Black Two-Piece in Dominica

Shop the Bain de Minuit set the content creator dazzled in here.

Ananya Panchal | Aug 17, 2024

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

Olivia Ponton was a mesmerizing beachside vision on the shores and forests of Dominica. The two-time SI Swimsuit model, who traveled to the Caribbean island country with photographer Amanda Pratt for her feature in last year‘s SI Swimsuit magazine, made her debut the year prior, posing for James Macari in Montenegro.

For the 2023 issue, the It Ends With Us actress donned the most stunning series of bold, unique, over-the-top bikinis and one-pieces. Ponton, 22 dazzled in a variety of styles from sparkles, shimmers and sequins to spacecore-coded daring cut-out monokinis.

One suit in particular has caught our eye again recently, and the sustainable Bain De Minuit two-piece is still available for purchase. Shop the bikini at the link below, or check out more from the Canada-based brand at baindeminuitswim.com.

Bianca Top Noir Glitters, €85 and Bianca Bottom Noir Glitters, €80 (baindeminuitswim.com)

Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Bain de Minuit Swim. Bracelets by Spinelli Kilcollin and Eklexic Jewelry. Ring by Spinelli Kilcollin. / Amanda Pratt/Sports Illustrated

This shiny charcoal set features a flattering, medium-coverage underwire style top, juxtaposed by strappy thong bottoms. The suit, described on the website as “timeless, classy and sexy” is made from the brand’s signature eco lurex fabric that is 100% sustainable.

Today, the content creator has built her platform around being an inspiration to and advocate for the young LGBTQ+ community. The Florida native, who has amassed a following of 7.7 million on TikTok and 2.9 million on Instagram, is constantly offering candid stories about her life, as well as insight into her modeling career and sharing her best fashion, lifestyle and beauty tips and tricks.

Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Bain de Minuit Swim. Bracelets by Spinelli Kilcollin

Published Aug 17, 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.