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Watch: Hailey Clauson Was the Ultimate Barbie During Her Latest SI Swim Shoot in the Dominican Republic

The model has been featured in the magazine seven years in a row.

Ananya Panchal

Hailey Clauson was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Elissa Poppy.

Hailey Clauson was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Elissa Poppy.

Hailey Clauson has been featured the SI Swimsuit issue seven times now, and she still drops our jaw with every new gallery. The 28-year-old’s latest shoot was with photographer James Macari in the Dominican Republic and it was styled with the most fun, trendy and Barbiecore inspired swimsuits in a range of flattering cuts, colors and styles.

The brand’s official Instagram account just shared a gorgeous throwback video of some unseen, behind the scenes clips of the team on location of Clauson’s shoot.

“It’s a lovely Friday! ☀️,” SI Swimsuit wrote.

Clauson made her debut with the magazine in 2015 in Kauai, Hawai’i and landed the cover the following year, after being photographed in Turks and Caicos.

“The night before the shoot, I try on a bunch of swimsuits. They usually narrow down the looks in half, so we only shoot our favorite swimsuits,” Clauson told People. “I love that they still do the fitting photos on a Polaroid camera. The fitting is always so much fun! It’s just me and some the team from SI. Lots of laughing and fun!”

The California native is the co-owner and creative director of Los Angeles-based boutique modeling agency, Margeaux the Agency.

“My role is mentoring these models and teaching them how to take advantage of [their] opportunities. This is really a stepping stone to so many more things, so I really want these boys and girls and people to know that they have so much more to offer,” Clauson said to SI Swimsuit. ”For [the agency], the goal is just to keep growing and eventually be one of the best agencies in the world.”

Below are eight of our favorite photos from her 2023 photo shoot.

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Hailey Clauson was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by NAU BIKINIS.

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Hailey Clauson was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by ADRIANA DEGREAS. Hat by YSL provided by New York Vintage.

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Hailey Clauson was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by OCEANUS.

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Hailey Clauson was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Heavy Manners.

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Hailey Clauson was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Matthew Bruch.

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Hailey Clauson was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Cami and Jax. Necklace provided by New York Vintage.

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Hailey Clauson was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Medina.

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Hailey Clauson was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. Bracelets by Alexis Bittar and Lizzie Fortunato.

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Ananya Panchal

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a NYC-based Lifestyle & Trending News writer at SI Swimsuit. Before joining the Swim team, the Boston University Alum worked for culture & entertainment beats at Bustle, The San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When Ananya is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, she can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast.