SI Swim Model Hailey Clauson Rocked the Most Gorgeous Crochet Bikinis in Australia

The seven-time brand model posed for the magazine on Kangaroo Island in 2019.

Ananya Panchal | Dec 12, 2023

Hailey Clauson was photographed by Josie Clough on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

Josie Clough/Sports Illustrated

Hailey Clauson is the definition of an SI Swimsuit stalwart. The model, who made her debut with the brand in 2015 and double-dipped that year for both a beach photoshoot in Kauai, Hawai’i, and a stunning bodypaint feature, has posed for the magazine seven separate years.

Her most recent feature was with James Macari in the Dominican Republic for the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue. The California native, who was photographed in Turks and Caicos for the cover of the 2016 issue, is using her platform for good. She is the co-owner and creative director of Los Angeles-based boutique modeling agency, Margaux the Agency, and hopes to make the industry more safe, inclusive and sustainable for young women.

“We take our time getting to know every single person we bring on and finding a specific path for their careers. I don’t like to put anybody in a box. I think everybody’s different and is going to go in a different direction. I’ve noticed in the past a lot of agencies have the same formula for everybody, and if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. I don’t think that’s a very modern way to manage somebody,” Clauson explained. “Being able to be in the models’ shoes in the first place is super helpful for them. I know what it’s like to be in these positions—going on set and having all of these people stare at you. It’s really intimidating, especially at the beginning. So it’s really helpful to explain step-by-step what it’s going to be like and also give them helpful tools that I wish I had throughout my career.”

Below are six of our favorite photos from the 28-year-old’s feature in Kangaroo Island, Australia with Josie Clough. We love the earthy tones and crochet bikinis, and are especially obsessed with that adorable photo of Clauson holding a koala.

Hailey Clauson was photograped by Josie Clough on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Swimsuit by She Made Me.

Hailey Clauson was photograped by Josie Clough on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Swimsuit by Agua Bendita.

Hailey Clauson was photograped by Josie Clough on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Swimsuit by I.AM.GIA

Hailey Clauson was photograped by Josie Clough on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Swimsuit by In Your Arms.

Hailey Clauson was photograped by Josie Clough on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Swimsuit by beijobaby.

Hailey Clauson was photograped by Josie Clough on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Swimsuit by House of CB.

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Published Dec 12, 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.