English Model Natalie Gage Rocked Bold Colors During Her SI Swim Photoshoot in Atlantic City

The Swim Search finalist fulfilled her dreams when she posed for the 2021 issue.

Ananya Panchal | Dec 20, 2023

Natalie Gage was photographed by Yu Tsai in Atlantic City.

Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

English model Natalie Gage made her SI Swimsuit debut as a Swim Search finalist in 2021. The open casting call participant, who was photographed by Yu Tsai in Atlantic City, was born in Bromley, London, and moved to New York City as a young adult to pursue modeling full-time.

Before moving to the U.S., she used to look up photos of SI Swimsuit models online, and first got her hands on an issue when Danielle Herrington was on the cover in 2018.

“I’ve wanted this for so long. I thought, let’s be proactive and make my dreams become a reality,” Gage shared about applying to be featured in the magazine. “Growing up I never saw anyone that looked like me with natural hair and a bigger bust, so my main inspiration is that hopefully I can be that person I didn’t have and inspire people to be comfortable and unapologetic in themselves. For example, they shouldn’t feel apprehensive getting their boobs measured or nervous embracing any aspect of their authentic selves. My inspiration to try out for Swim Search was to inspire others to be like ‘hell, yeah, I want to love the hell out of myself, too.’ I was also inspired by seeing all the previous Swim Search contestants, especially those who had no experience in modeling. Nothing is more empowering than seeing women stepping out of their comfort zones and going for their dreams.”

Today, the model, represented by One Management, uses her platform to promote and encourage change in the industry, while inspiring women to be themselves and chase their dreams.

Below are four beautiful photos from Gage’s 2021 SI Swimsuit feature.

Natalie Gage was photographed by Yu Tsai in Atlantic City, N.J. Swimsuit by Magicsuit.

Natalie Gage was photographed by Yu Tsai in Atlantic City, N.J. Swimsuit by MIKOH.

Natalie Gage was photographed by Yu Tsai in Atlantic City, N.J. Swimsuit by Trunkettes by Kathy Ireland.

Natalie Gage was photographed by Yu Tsai in Atlantic City, N.J. Swimsuit by Pretty Little Thing.

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Published Dec 20, 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.