Katie Austin: 2025 Bermuda

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Katie Austin was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda for the 2025 SI Swimsuit Issue, alongside fellow models Lauren Chan, Brooks Nader, Ilona Maher, Olivia Dunne, Jena Sims, Ellie Thumann and Achieng Agutu.

Austin is a passionate fitness influencer and content creator who founded the Katie Austin app—a digital Rolodex of over 400 workouts and 300 recipes. After Austin was declared a Swim Search co-winner with Christen Goff in 2021, she returned to the fold in 2022, when she and Goff were both named Rookies of the Year. The 31-year-old has shot with the brand every year since, marking five straight appearances in 2025.

Bermuda is 21 square miles of pure bliss, making it the perfect spot for a photo shoot. Six hundred and fifty miles off the coast of North Carolina, this quaint island houses one of the world’s top beaches, Horseshoe Bay Beach. Take a leisurely boat ride around the North Atlantic to catch some native wildlife in action, or get up close to the island’s coral reefs by enjoying a dive.

Learn more about Bermuda, including where to stay, what to eat, and all of the can’t-miss activities here.

In an effort to unlock an ethereal energy, the styling for Bermuda was greatly influenced by natural materials. The SI Swimsuit fashion team’s use of shells and pearls was purposefully balanced by lucite jewelry and pieces meant to feel natural with a hint of glitz. The overall aesthetic aimed to be soft and feminine.

Hair: Brian Buenaventura at The Wall Group using Orlando Pita Play, Color Wow, and Olaplex
Makeup: Jodie Boland at The Wall Group using Supergoop!, Jones Road Beauty, Loving Tan and LilFox Beauty
Photographer: Ben Watts

Katie Austin was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda. Swimsuit by Lybethras. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

Katie Austin was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda. Swimsuit by Sommer Swim. Dress by JÉBLANC. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

Katie Austin was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda. Swimsuit by White Fox. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

Katie Austin was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda. Swimsuit by La Revêche. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

Katie Austin and Brooks Nader were photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda. Katie swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Brooks swimsuit by Andi Bagus. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

Katie Austin was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda. Swimsuit by Lybethras. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

Katie Austin was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda. Swimsuit by Lybethras. Bracelets by Alexis Bittar. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

Katie Austin was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda. Swimsuit by White Fox. Top by Subsurface. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated