Penny Lane Serves Flirty Cottagecore Vibes With SI Swimsuit in Portugal

The Swim Search co-winner made her debut in the 2024 issue.
Penny Lane was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal.
Penny Lane was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

English model Penny Lane’s SI Swimsuit gallery hit the platform a few days ago, and we’re still in complete awe of her beauty. The model, who was discovered through and co-won the 2023 Swim Search open casting call, traveled to Porto and the North, Portugal, with photographer Ben Watts for her feature in the 2024 magazine.

The certified holistic health coach always dreamed of being in the pages of annual issue, and her dreams are finally coming true. While on location with the brand, she posed in front of marvelous cottages and landscapes and served the ultimate girly, flirty vibes with floral suits, dainty prints and flattering cuts.

View Penny Lane’s full 2024 SI Swimsuit gallery here.

“Beyond the surface beauty in the images, I want viewers to recognize the journey behind them,” Lane shared. “I want women to understand that achieving confidence and balance took time and patience for me. My path involved deep self-discovery, and I aim to share the most significant discovery of my life so far. I hope that, by witnessing my journey, women will realize that striving to be their happiest and most balanced selves will, in turn, bring out the most beautiful version of themselves. It’s about embracing a holistic approach to well-being that goes beyond the surface, fostering inner strength and radiance.”

Lane, who has previously modeled for notable brands like Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Balmain, Charlotte Tilbury, SKIMS and Intimissimi, is a fan of tennis, pickleball and padel. The latter, a racket sport that originated in Acapulco, Mexico, paired with her love for fashion, inspired her to cofound the Pleasure Padel Club, a retro-inspired athleisure company that also works to foster community around the sport.

Below are six jaw-dropping photos of Lane in Portugal.

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Penny Lane was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali Sunglasses by Chloé. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated
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Penny Lane was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali Necklace by VANESSA MOONEY Rings by Cleopatra’s Bling and VANESSA MOONEY. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated
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Penny Lane was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali Sweatshirt by Edikted. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated
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Penny Lane was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal. Top by COSTAIIA Swimsuit bottoms by Navy Ray. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated
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Penny Lane was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal. Swimsuit by Agent Provocateur Rings by Cleopatra’s Bling and VANESSA MOONEY. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated
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Penny Lane was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal. Swimsuit by Blackbough Swim. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated
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Penny Lane was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal. Swimsuit by Loveshack Fancy Necklaces by Virgins Saints & Angels and VANESSA MOONEY. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.