Taking to the stunning snowy mountainside for her first-ever SI Swimsuit photo shoot beside her identical twin sister, Elisha, this 25-year-old rookie has spent years building a successful career in the worlds of modeling and content creation. Featured on the cover of Vogue Ukraine in 2024, Herbert has worked with several major brands including Versace, Gucci and Calvin Klein, and cofounded a sustainable swimwear brand with her sister that incorporates recycled materials, as the twins are passionate about advocating for environmental causes. The sisters’ appearance marks the first time in 50 years that a pair of twins has graced the pages of the SI Swimsuit issue.
Saas-Fee is a town almost too magical to be real—and yet it somehow is, tucked away tightly in the Swiss Alps. Found on Switzerland‘s Italian border, hidden treasures can be discovered there for an adventurer, just make sure you pack your ski gear and hiking boots!
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The mountains of Switzerland served as enticing inspiration when it came to styling on this shoot, merging the comfort of a hot cup of cocoa by a warm fire with the cold rush of adrenaline one might experience skiing full speed down the slopes. Mixing bold furs with string bikinis for a unique visual dichotomy, the Switzerland shoot was inspired by the lush local landscapes.
Hair: Adam Maclay using Bumble and Bumble Makeup: Tracy Murphy at Statement Artists using True Botanicals and Koh Gen Do Photographer: Derek Kettela
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Myraswim. Jacket by Adrienne Landau. Headband by APPARIS. Shoes by Birkenstock. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Adriana Degreas. Boots by Thursday Boot Company. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Boots by Club Exx. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Stefania Frangista. Renee boots by Moon Boot. Elisha swimsuit by Normaillot. Elisha boots by Moon Boot. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Grace Gui. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Myraswim. Renee jacket by Adrienne Landau. Renee headband by APPARIS. Renee shoes by Birkenstock. Elisha swimsuit by Adriana Degreas. Elisha shrug by Adrienne Landau. Elisha boots by Bogner. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by JADE Swim. Jacket by Apparis. Boots by INUIKII. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Toxic Sadie Swimwear. Renee swimsuit by Fae. Ski suits by Bogner. Boots by My Sunday Ski. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Isa Boulder. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Adriana Degreas. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Myraswim. Jacket by Adrienne Landau. Headband by APPARIS. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Swimsuits by Jade Swim. Jackets by Apparis. Boots by Inuikii. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Elisha swimsuit by Oséree. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Boots by Club Exx. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Grace Gui. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Toxic Sadie Swimwear. Renee swimsuit by Fae. Ski suits by Bogner. Boots by My Sunday Ski. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Adriana Degreas. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Swimsuits by Jade Swim. Jackets by APPARIS. Boots by INUIKII. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Myraswim. Renee jacket by Adrienne Landau. Renee headband by APPARIS. Renee shoes by Birkenstock. Elisha swimsuit by Adriana Degreas. Elisha shrug by Adrienne Landau. Elisha boots by Bogner. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Boots by Club Exx. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Elisha boots by Club Exx. Renee swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Renee boots by Club Exx. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Myraswim. Renee jacket by Adrienne Landau. Renee headband by APPARIS. Elisha swimsuit by Adriana Degreas. Elisha shrug by Adrienne Landau. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Stefania Frangista. Renee boots by Moon Boot. Elisha swimsuit by Normaillot. Elisha boots by Moon Boot. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Norma Kamali. Elisha boots by Charles & Keith. Renee swimsuit by Adriana Degreas. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Elisha swimsuit by Oséree. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Elisha boots by Club Exx. Renee swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Renee boots by Club Exx. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Toxic Sadie Swimwear. Renee swimsuit by Fae. Ski suits by Bogner. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Swimsuits by Jade Swim. Jackets by APPARIS. Boots by INUIKII. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Toxic Sadie Swimwear. Renee swimsuit by Fae. Ski suits by Bogner. Boots by My Sunday Ski. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee Herbert was photographed by Derek Kettela in Switzerland. Swimsuit by Myraswim. Jacket by Adrienne Landau. Headband by APPARIS. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Grace Gui. Renee swimsuit by Grace Gui. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Elisha boots by Club Exx. Renee swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Renee boots by Club Exx. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Norma Kamali. Elisha boots by Charles & Keith. Renee swimsuit by Adriana Degreas. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Swimsuits by Jade Swim. Jackets by APPARIS. Boots by INUIKII. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Myraswim. Renee jacket by Adrienne Landau. Renee headband by APPARIS. Renee shoes by Birkenstock. Elisha swimsuit by Adriana Degreas. Elisha shrug by Adrienne Landau. Elisha boots by Bogner. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Stefania Frangista. Elisha swimsuit by Normaillot. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Toxic Sadie Swimwear. Renee swimsuit by Fae. Ski suits by Bogner. Boots by My Sunday Ski. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Elisha boots by Club Exx. Renee swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Renee boots by Club Exx. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Swimsuits by Jade Swim. Jackets by APPARIS. Boots by INUIKII. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Myraswim. Renee jacket by Adrienne Landau. Renee headband by APPARIS. Renee shoes by Birkenstock. Elisha swimsuit by Adriana Degreas. Elisha shrug by Adrienne Landau. Elisha boots by Bogner. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Elisha swimsuit by Oséree. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Toxic Sadie Swimwear. Renee swimsuit by Fae. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Swimsuits by Jade Swim. Jackets by APPARIS. Boots by INUIKII. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Seashell Italia. Elisha jacket by Selezza. Elisha boots by Bogner. Renee swimsuit by Oséree. Renee boots by INUIKII. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Stefania Frangista. Renee boots by Moon Boot. Elisha swimsuit by Normaillot. Elisha boots by Moon Boot. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Elisha swimsuit by Toxic Sadie Swimwear. Renee swimsuit by Fae. Ski suits by Bogner. Boots by My Sunday Ski. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated
Renee and Elisha Herbert were photographed by Derek Kettela in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Renee swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Elisha swimsuit by Oséree. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated