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Body Neutrality Influencer Sixtine Makes a Statement During Miami Swim Week

The 2023 rookie rocked the runway in a baby T-shirt and a white one-piece.

Cara O’Bleness

Sixtine

Sixtine.

Sixtine walked the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at the W South Beach for Miami Swim Week on Friday, July 7, wearing a custom black crop top that read “My Body Is Not a Trend,” and a gorgeous white one-piece paired with a crochet sarong.

A rookie in the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue, the model and influencer posed for photographer Yu Tsai in Dominica. While the 25-year-old recently admitted to her TiKTok followers that the event would be her first time doing runway work, we’d have never guessed, as Sixtine absolutely crushed it.

Shop Sixtine’s Miami Swim Week runway looks

Gooseberry Intimates So Chic One-Piece, $99  (gooseberryintimates.com) and Bromelia Swimwear Pareo Sarong, $48 (bromeliaswimwear.com)

Sixtine.

Sixtine.

Custom black crop top that reads “My Body Is Not a Trend” from Gabriela Pires Beachwear

Sixtine.

Sixtine.

SI Swimsuit’s festivities began earlier on Friday with a brunch and panel discussion moderated by Nicole Williams English, a rookie in the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue. Later, cover girl Brooks Nader did a live makeup demonstration with DIBS, a cruelty-free and vegan brand, while guests enjoyed piercing activations, courtesy of Electric Picks, and complimentary scalp massages from Divi.

An annual event, Miami Swim Week showcases the latest and hottest swimwear trends from the top designers and brands worldwide. Attendees can enjoy fashion shows, open bar events, VIP gifts and more.

In addition to her work with SI Swimsuit, Sixtine has modeled for notable brands like Ulta, SKIMS and Aerie. She uses her platform to promote her concept of body neutrality while encouraging her fans to be comfortable in their own skin just as they are, regardless of their shape or size.

Shop all swimwear from the SI Swimsuit Runway Show at Miami Swim Week.

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Cara O’Bleness

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.