SI Swimsuit Legend Nina Agdal Sizzles in Crochet and Fringe Suits in Mexico

The 2014 cover girl has posed for the brand seven separate years.

Ananya Panchal | Aug 31, 2024

Nina Agdal was photographed by Ruven Afanador in Mexico. / Ruven Afanador/Sports Illustrated

SI Swimsuit legend Nina Agdal’s story with the franchise began in 2012, when the Denmark native traveled to Desroches Island, Seychelles for her debut with photographer James Macari. After being named Rookie of the Year, the 32-year-old went on to pose for the magazine consecutively for four more years, modeling in the most exotic and exciting destinations like Zanzibar and Australia. In 2014, she landed on the 50th anniversary issue cover, alongside fellow brand stalwarts Lily Aldridge and Chrissy Teigen in the Cook Islands.

This year, the soon-to-be mom of one, who is expecting a baby girl with her pro wrestler fiancé Logan Paul, starred in two very special photo shoots for SI Swimsuit‘s 2024 issue. She returned to the fold for the most breathtaking, ethereal feature on the beaches of Belize with Yu Tsai, and also worked with the visual artist on an iconic 60th anniversary group photo shoot starring 26 other franchise legends.

“Being an SI Swimsuit legend is really special. It’s about being part of a group that’s not just about beauty. It’s about being kind, smart, unafraid to be yourself, and pushing boundaries where they need to be pushed,” Agdal shared while on location in Hollywood, Fla. “There’s a lot of power in unity and supporting each other.”

Today we’re looking back at some marvelous photos from her time in Mexico with Ruven Afanador. The model wasn’t afraid to show some skin and donned several bold and barely-there string, crochet and fringe looks, all full of color.

Below are six mesmerizing photos from Agdal’s 2017 SI Swimsuit feature.

Ruven Afanador/Sports Illustrated

Published Aug 31, 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.