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Trailblazing SI Swim Models Leyna Bloom, Roshumba Williams on Value of Representation

The brand legends had a powerful, inspiring conversation on the importance of inclusivity in the industry, and how the franchise has been a true champion of diversity.

Ananya Panchal

SI Swimsuit Legends Leyna Bloom and Roshumba Williams Talk Inclusivity in the Modeling Industry
SI Swimsuit Legends Leyna Bloom and Roshumba Williams Talk Inclusivity in the Modeling Industry /

SI Swimsuit Legends Roshumba Williams and Leyna Bloom sat down for a powerful, candid conversation about diversity and inclusion in the modeling and fashion industries. The history-making duo chatted about their personal legacies and philosophies on representation while celebrating the launch of the 60th anniversary issue in Florida last month.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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