Supermodel Roshumba Williams Struts Miami Swim Week Runway in Plunging Strappy One-Piece

The legendary brand star has been featured in five SI Swimsuit Issues over the years.

Cara O’Bleness | Jul 7, 2023

Roshumba Williams.

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Roshumba Williams walked the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at the W South Beach for Miami Swim Week on Friday, July 7, wearing Luli Fama, Gigi C and Lily & Rose.

The 54-year-old supermodel has posed for the SI Swimsuit Issue five times over the years, starting with her debut in St. Vincent in 1990, and as recently as her 2004 photo shoot with Walter Iooss Jr. in a New York studio.

Shop Roshumba Williams’s Miami Swim Week runway looks

Revolve Hot Tropics Interlace Open Side One-Piece Swimsuit, $198 (revolve.com) and Gigi C Bikinis Mari Mesh Cover-Up, $120 (gigicbikinis.com)

Lily & Rose Eilixir One-Piece Passion, $400 (shop-lilyandrose.com)

Samantha Hoopes, Carol Alt, Roshumba Williams, Vendela Kirsebom and Elsa Benitez.
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SI Swimsuit’s festivities began earlier in the day with a brunch and panel discussion featuring Nicole Williams English, a rookie in the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue, and other female business owners. Later, cover girl Brooks Nader did a makeup demonstration with DIBS, a cruelty-free and vegan brand, while guests enjoyed piercing activations, courtesy of Electric Picks, and complimentary scalp massages from Divi.

Miami Swim Week showcases the latest and hottest swimwear trends from the top designers and brands worldwide. Attendees can enjoy fashion shows, open bar events, VIP gifts and more.

In addition to her work as a model, Williams is also a fashion and style expert and notable television personality. She served as a judge on reality show She’s Got the Look and was featured in the six-part documentary series, Supreme Models.

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Published Jul 7, 2023

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.