Nicole Williams English: 2024 Mexico

SI Swimsuit | May 14, 2024

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico for the 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue, along with fellow models Lori Harvey, Achieng Agutu, Hunter McGrady, Gayle King, Kate Upton, Brooks Nader, Lauren Chan, Ellie Thumann and Jena Sims.

The 2023 Rookie of the Year returns with a bang for the special 60th anniversary. She famously announced the news of her pregnancy on the Miami Swim Week runway in ’22; posed while seven months pregnant in Dominica for the 2023 magazine; and walked the runway again last year with her baby girl India Moon, whom she shares with former NFL player Larry English. She is the founder and designer of swimwear line Nia Lynn and a fashion icon, known for her casual, cool street style and music festival looks.

Quintana Roo, a Mexican state on the Yucatán Peninsula, is home to some of the most popular tropical vacation destinations, like Cancún, Isla Cozumel and Riviera Maya. The island region is rich with traditional Mayan culture and an incredible amount of natural, stunning beaches, cenotes and lagoons filled with clear, comfortable waters. The Mexican Caribbean islands are renowned for their diverse wildlife, and visitors can see animals such as dolphins, toucans, armadillos, jaguars, spider monkeys, whale sharks and sea turtles.

To view suggestions of where to stay, what to eat and must-do activities in the Mexican Caribbean, click here.

Styling on this shoot was inspired by metallic disco vibes of the 1980s. The SI Swimsuit team opted for dramatic and vibrant looks, bold cut-outs and statement jewelry. Think sporty and flashy, but still sleek and cool like the iconic swim editorials of the time period. The style team really pulled out the colors for Williams English and dressed her in shiny neon hues and in suits featuring super plunging necklines and high-leg silhouettes.

Hair: Ryan Richman for A-Frame Agency using Aveda
Makeup: Jodie Boland for The Wall Group using Loving Tan, Supergoop!, French Farmacie, Dior Beauty, Jones Road Beauty and West Barn Co.
Photographer: Yu Tsai

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Poster Girl. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Santa Brands. Earrings by SOKO. Bracelets by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Santa Brands. Earrings by SOKO. Bracelets by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Missoni. Earrings by Jenny Bird. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by ANALINA WOMAN. Earrings by AGMES. Bracelets by Lizzie Fortunato and Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Tropic of C. Top by SER.O.YA. Earrings by IPPOLITA. Bracelet by IPPOLITA. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Tropic of C. Top by SER.O.YA. Earrings by IPPOLITA. Bracelet by IPPOLITA. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Oceanus. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Ark Swimwear. Earrings by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Poster Girl. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Poster Girl. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Santa Brands. Earrings by SOKO. Bracelets by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Missoni. Earrings by Jenny Bird. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by ANALINA WOMAN. Earrings by AGMES. Bracelets by Lizzie Fortunato and Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by ANALINA WOMAN. Earrings by AGMES. Bracelets by Lizzie Fortunato and Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by ANALINA WOMAN. Earrings by AGMES. Bracelets by Lizzie Fortunato and Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Pursuit the Label. Glasses by Swarovski. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Minimale Animale. Necklace by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Minimale Animale. Necklace by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Oséree. Earrings by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Oséree. Earrings by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Oséree. Earrings by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Oceanus. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Ark Swimwear. Earrings by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. Bracelets by Lizzie Fortunato and Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Poster Girl. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Poster Girl. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Santa Brands. Earrings by SOKO. Bracelets by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Minimale Animale. Necklace by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Minimale Animale. Necklace by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Oséree. Earrings by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Tropic of C. Top by SER.O.YA. Earrings by IPPOLITA. Bracelet by IPPOLITA. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Tropic of C. Top by SER.O.YA. Earrings by IPPOLITA. Bracelet by IPPOLITA. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Tropic of C. Top by SER.O.YA. Earrings by IPPOLITA. Bracelet by IPPOLITA. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Oceanus. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Ark Swimwear. Earrings by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Ark Swimwear. Earrings by Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by PatBO. Earrings by Karine Sultan. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. Bracelets by Lizzie Fortunato and Alexis Bittar. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated