Olivia Ponton Makes Waves in 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue With Bold and Colorful Looks in Dominica

The 20-year-old returns to the magazine for her second year.

Olivia Ponton.

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Olivia Ponton returns to the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue for her second appearance, this time working with photographer Amanda Pratt in Dominica.

View Olivia Ponton’s entire 2023 gallery here.

For this year’s feature, the TikTok star donned modern-day chromatic and sparkly looks, including a LaQuan Smith set and FAE swimsuit. The bright sequins and bold colors stood out against the natural, lush landscape of the Eastern Caribbean archipelago.

Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by ANALINA.

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The 20-year-old initially rose to fame on TikTok from her home base in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amassing more than 12 million followers across her social media platforms, her wide reach opened doors for her in the fashion industry; Ponton has worked with a number of luxury brands, including Marc Jacob, SKIMS and Ralph Lauren. She uses her platform to discuss topics that are near and dear to her heart, like supporting the LGBTQ+ community, promoting physical and mental health initiatives and being vocal about beach conservation.

View Olivia Ponton’s entire 2023 gallery here.

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