SI Swimsuit Legend Jasmine Sanders Is Mesmerizing in These Neon String Suits in Belize

The six-time brand star traveled to Central America for the 2022 issue.

Ananya Panchal | Sep 11, 2024

Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

SI Swimsuit legend Jasmine Sanders wows in each and every new feature with the brand. The German-born model made her debut with the franchise in 2019, traveling to Costa Rica with photographer James Macari. After being named Rookie of the Year, she returned to the fold the following year, posing alongside Olivia Culpo and Kate Love for her sophomore feature in Bali, which earned all three women the cover that year.

Last year, the social media sensation, who first went viral on Tumblr and began modeling at the age of 13, posed for Ben Watts in Puerto Rico. This year, she participated in a super special and iconic group feature in Hollywood, Fla., for the brand’s 60th anniversary issue.

“It’s invigorating knowing that I am amongst such intelligent, powerful and iconic women. It is a pleasure and honestly an honor to be able to stand next to these women. It’s definitely a major career highlight to be considered an SI legend,” she gushed while on location.

Today, the 33-year-old uses her platform to share snippets from her life as a model and candidly speak on mental health. She’s been a content creator for years and has learned the ins and outs of navigating being a public figure while also maintaining her personal health and wellbeing.

Below are six stunning photos from her 2022 SI Swimsuit feature with Yu Tsai in Belize. Sanders donned the most marvelous summery, girly neon looks and fun, stylish jewelry.

Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by BAHIA MARIA. Necklace provided by New York Vintage. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Rat & Boa. Necklace by Ottoman Hands. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Ola Vida. Earrings by Ottoman Hands. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Lauren Layne. Earrings by Cleopatra’s Bling. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Ola Vida. Earrings by SENIA. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Juan de Dios. Earrings by ANNELE. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Published Sep 11, 2024

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.