These 8 Photos of Kelsey Merritt in Florida Capture the Perfect Summer Vibe
Kelsey Merritt posed for the SI Swimsuit Issue three years in a row, starting with her rookie year in 2019, when she was photographed by Laretta Houston in the Bahamas. When she returned to the fold the following year, Merritt traveled to the Dominican Republic where she worked with visual artist Kate Powers. Her most recent magazine feature took place in ’21, and the Filipino-American model posed for Ben Watts in Hollywood., Fla.
In addition to SI Swimsuit, the 26-year-old is known for her work with Victoria’s Secret. She’s also collaborated with notable brands like Calvin Klein and Philipp Plein. Merritt previously told the magazine she’s proud to collaborate with a brand like SI Swimsuit that promotes beauty in its various forms while creating a safe space for younger women.
“I wish I would’ve seen that, because when I was younger, I would see all of these beautiful girls [in media] and I was like, ‘They’re so perfect, they’re perfect, like there’s nothing wrong with them,’ and to see these girls [today] show that [they] have the same things as you is pretty important and has to be talked about more,” she stated.
Below are eight of our favorite photos from Merritt’s photo shoot in Florida that perfectly encapsulate the carefree, laid-back vibes of summer.