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SI Swimsuit Takes Miami Swim Week: Full Weekend Overview

Models and VIP guest enjoyed tons of fun in the sun leading up to Friday’s main runway event.

Cara O’Bleness

Miami Swim Week 2023: Full Runway Show
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SI Swimsuit models close out the runway show at the W Hotel South Beach.

That’s officially a wrap on Miami Swim Week! SI Swimsuit talent and guests enjoyed two days of incredible events, great fashion and fun in the sun at the W Hotel South Beach. In case you missed it and are suffering from some serious FOMO, here’s a rundown of each day.

Thursday, July 6: Fittings and Welcome Dinner 

As models filtered in throughout the early afternoon, they attended fittings with the SI Swimsuit team to select their runway options for Friday’s main event. In the evening, talent and VIP guests were treated to a welcome dinner at the hotel. The family-style meal featured salad, pizza, seafood skewers, pasta and more.

Friday, July 7: Brunch, Activations and the Main Event

Friday morning’s events kicked off with an outdoor brunch and panel discussion featuring women in business. A panel of incredible female founders spoke about how they built their businesses. The four participants included Nicole Williams English, a rookie in the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue and founder of Nia Lynn; MJ Carlson, founder of Electric Picks; Becca Ingle, founder of Lain Snow; and Courtney Shields, DIBS founder.

After brunch, guests headed to the SI Swimsuit Barbie Dreamhouse in a poolside bungalow to enjoy various activations throughout the afternoon. Electric Picks, Divi, The Little Words Project, Royce & Rocket, Grande Cosmetics, DIBS Beauty, Mario Badescu, Nia Lynn, Lain Snow, Vendela Wear, Left on Friday, Amino Lean were all on hand showcasing product demos and offering freebies to guests.

For a full recap of Friday’s afternoon events, click here.

Next, SI Swimsuit models began preparing for the main runway show. At 5:30 p.m., models did a walkthrough of the event space along with a rehearsal on the runway. They then went into hair and makeup with their glam teams before walking the red carpet. Six-time brand model Camille Kostek rocked a turquoise PatBO lace dress for the occasion, while Swim Search finalist Jena Sims bared her baby bump in a sequined cut-out ensemble.

While the runway show got a bit of a late start due to a weather delay, the crowd went wild when 2023 cover girl Brooks Nader opened the show with her sisters, Sarah Jane, Mary Holland and Grace Ann. 

Each woman modeled two incredible looks throughout the show—shop each of them here—before legendary SI Swimsuit models Samantha Hoopes, Carol Alt, Roshumba Williams, Vendela Kirsebom and Elsa Benitez closed out the show.

For a complete overview of the SI Swimsuit Miami Swim Week runway show, click here.

After the poolside runway show, models celebrated late into the night with an exclusive VIP after-party held at the W Hotel South Beach.

Saturday, July 8: Poolside Workout

After an evening full of fun, SI Swimsuit models were still up bright and early for a poolside workout with Left on Friday. In addition to the water aerobics, talent wrapped up the weekend with a dance party in the pool.

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Cara O’Bleness

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.