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9 Magnificent Photos of Winnie Harlow in Great Exuma

Her photoshoot in the Bahamas featured vibrant one-pieces and chic crochet bikinis.

Martha Zaytoun

Winnie Harlow was photographed by Laretta Houston in Great Exuma, Bahamas.

Winnie Harlow was photographed by Laretta Houston in Great Exuma, Bahamas.

In 2019, Canadian model Winnie Harlow became the newest SI Swimsuit rookie. To her proven modeling record, which included an appearance on the hit television series America’s Next Top Model, the 29-year-old added an SI Swimsuit magazine appearance in Great Exuma, Bahamas with Laretta Houston. 

The photoshoot featured a series of vibrant high-cut one-piece swimsuits—including a fiery red scoop-neck pick—and glamorous printed and crocheted bikinis. Harlow brought her best to the beach, taking to the sand and the water of the North Atlantic Ocean with style and poise. She even took the opportunity to get a little bit out of her comfort zone, posing for a series of photos on a swing above the ocean.

“Not only was the swing unbalanced, slippery, not stable—I can’t swim and we were in deeper water,” she explained while on set. “So, that was a little bit tricky.”

But the model knew that there was work to be done and beautiful photos to produce, and her mentality about the challenge reflected that. “It’s always best to put your best foot forward and try to make everything positive [and] light,” she said. “[It] wouldn’t have been that positive if I fell in the water off the swing, but that didn’t happen, so we’re A-O.K.”

Her positive attitude and willingness to take risks made for some beautiful snapshots on the ocean swing. Below are nine of the stunning photos from her rookie trip to Great Exuma.

Winnie Harlow looks off into the distance, wearing a dusty lilac one-piece with gold ring detailing.
Winnie Harlow poses on a swing above the ocean, wearing a light tan two-piece bikini.
Winnie Harlow stands on the beach and poses for the camera in a brown snake-printed bikini.
Winnie Harlow poses for the camera and looks off into the distance, wearing a red high-cut one-piece.
Winnie Harlow sits on the beach, wearing a pink tie-dyed string bikini.
Winnie Harlow sits in the ocean and looks into the camera, wearing a knit bikini top.
Winnie Harlow walks towards the camera along the beach, wearing a gold sparkly halter neck bikini.
Winnie Harlow looks at the camera with her hands on her hips, wearing a scoop-neck red one-piece.
Winnie Harlow sits among the natural rock formations, wearing a beige crochet bikini.

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MARTHA ZAYTOUN

Martha Zaytoun is a Lifestyle & Trending News writer for SI Swimsuit. Before joining the team, Martha worked on the editorial board of the University of Notre Dame’s student magazine and on the editorial team at Chapel Hill, Durham and Chatham Magazines in North Carolina. When not working, Martha loves to watercolor and oil paint, run or water ski. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a huge Fighting Irish fan.