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Sixtine Hopes Women See Themselves in Her SI Swimsuit Rookie Images From Dominica

The two-time SI Swimsuit model is a body neutrality content creator.

Ananya Panchal

Sixtine was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica.
Sixtine was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

TikTok sensation and body neutrality content creator Sixtine made her SI Swimsuit debut in 2023 and convinced us all that angels are real. The Belgium-born, Texas native served the most ethereal, earthy, Mother Nature vibes while in Dominica with photographer Yu Tsai for her rookie feature.

She returned to the fold this year as well, posing for visual artist Derek Kettela in Belize for the brand’s 60th anniversary issue. Once again, the 26-year-old dazzled, this time in a number of all-white angelic looks that took our breath away.

The model, who attended New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, has starred in major campaigns for notable brands including Target, Victoria’s Secret PINK, SKIMS, Aerie, Electric Picks, Anthropologie, Free People and others. She uses her platform to inspire other women to love their bodies for what it is capable of, rather than what it looks like.

“To me, being a rookie feels powerful and strong. I’ve always said that I never want to be just a pretty face as a model. If I have a platform, I want to be able to use it, and being a rookie allows me to do that,” she shared while on location with SI Swimsuit in 2023. “I really hope that in seeing me, people see themselves. I really want people to [feel represented] and I want someone to say, ‘Oh, well that girl is not a standard size 0, 5'11" model, she looks like me. She has the same body as me.’”

Below are six stunning pics of Sixtine in Dominica.

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Sixtine was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. Swimsuit by Hunza G. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated
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Sixtine was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. Swimsuit by Mare Perpetua. Necklace by Cleopatra’s Bling. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated
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Sixtine was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. Swimsuit by BAHIA MARIA. Earrings by MISHO. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated
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Sixtine was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. Swimsuit by Toxic Sadie Swimwear. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated
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Sixtine was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. Swimsuit by MilkBaby Bikini. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated
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Sixtine was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. Swimsuit by La Gotta Swimwear. Necklace by Vertigo. / Yu Tsai/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.

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