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SI Swimsuit Model Style Watch: Fashion Week, Film Festivals and More

From New York Fashion Week to the U.S. Open to the Venice Film Festival to the return of football, brand stars are dressing up for various occasions this month.

Ananya Panchal

Ilona Maher, Serena Williams and Ashley Graham
Ilona Maher, Serena Williams and Ashley Graham / Thibaud Moritz/Getty Images, Matthew Stockman/Getty Images and Paras Griffin/Getty Images

September is an exciting month in the world of fashion, as well as SI Swimsuit model land. Labor Day weekend getaways produce the most chic and cozy beachside looks, while the U.S. Open is in full swing and making way for elevated fall trends. The NFL season is kicking off, while WAGs are getting ready to slay. New York Fashion starts up, while on the other side of the world, the Venice Film Festival wraps up.

The few weeks before autumn officially begins truly are a style gift and we, of course, are constantly taking mental notes, creating Pinterest mood boards and double-tapping on all the Instagram content.

Below are six of our favorite SI Swimsuit model looks from the week, from dramatic ball gowns to basketball pre-game fashion to classy press tour ensembles. Enjoy!

Ilona Maher

The September digital issue cover star wore a beautiful blue Reformation dress as she announced her upcoming role on Dancing With the Stars on Good Morning America.

Rose Bertram

The model and mom of two understandably felt like an absolute “princess” in this breathtaking red rose gown at the Venice Film Festival.

Breanna Stewart

The WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist went full on businesscore in this stylish dark gray set for her tunnel walk.

Brooks Nader

The 2023 cover girl served major old Hollywood vibes in Paris in this super chic skin-tight white gown, featuring a major chest cut-out and a glamorous off-shoulder neckline.

Serena Williams

The retired tennis pro returned to her old stomping grounds at the U.S. Open and promoted her Wyn Beauty brand in a flirty, leg-baring denim-on-denim look.

Ashley Graham

The supermodel and mom of three looked like a golden goddess in this slinky, satin-finish gown at a Harper’s Bazaar event for New York Fashion Week.

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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.

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