Cindy Kimberly Served Major Flirty, Colorful Y2K Vibes in Barbados

The one-time SI Swimsuit model, influencer and designer was photographed by Ben Watts for last year’s issue.

Ananya Panchal | Nov 16, 2023

Cindy Kimberly was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados.

Ben Watts/Barbados

Spanish-Indonesian model Cindy Kimberly is a major fashion fanatic. She always hoped to create her own clothing line, and earlier this year her dreams came to fruition with her online brand, LOBA.

It comes as no surprise that the influencer, who first went viral on Instagram in 2015 when singer Justin Bieber posed a stunning selfie of her, rocked a series of super fun and colorful Y2K-inspired looks during her SI Swimsuit feature last year.

Kimberly, who often receives praise for her creative direction and editing on her own pics, was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados for the 2022 SI Swimsuit Issue.

“I think of modeling as acting. I tell myself I will be fierce that day or sexy or soft. And it all comes out in the photos. I love having to step into different characters for it. I also genuinely love being on set and observing photographers and stylists. I love watching creative people thrive at what they love and do best and learn,” she told the magazine. “I’m so lucky to have my job in the creative industry. I genuinely feel very blessed to say that because I know that there are so many creatives working non-creative jobs making time to be creative. Aside from that, I’m not the most social person; I’m an introvert, so I feel the most energized when I spend time alone doing the things I like, and everything I like is mostly creative, even cooking, which I love.”

Below are seven of our favorite looks from her SI Swimsuit feature last year.

Cindy Kimberly was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by INDAH. Belt by F.H. Wadsworth. Earrings by Mahrukh Akuly.

Cindy Kimberly was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Earrings by En Route Jewelry.

Cindy Kimberly was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by SKATIE. Hat by Memorial Day. Earrings by En Route Jewelry

Cindy Kimberly was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Yandy. Necklaces by Electric Picks

Cindy Kimberly was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Bottoms by Gabriela Pires Beachwear.

Cindy Kimberly was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Leslie Amon. Earrings by En Route Jewelry.

Cindy Kimberly was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Montce.

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Published Nov 16, 2023

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit in 2022, she worked at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When she is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, Panchal can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast. Panchal has a bachelor’s in communications and journalism from Boston University.