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The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show returned to Miami Swim Week this year with its biggest production yet, bringing together models, athletes, influencers, reality stars, and entertainers for one of the most anticipated fashion events of the summer.

Held at W South Beach, the annual showcase has grown far beyond a traditional runway presentation and now serves as a celebration of fashion, confidence, and individuality.

This year's event featured a star-studded lineup that included Alix Earle, Ilona Maher, Brooks Nader, Bethenny Frankel, Hunter McGrady, Lauren Chan, and many more.

The 2026 edition also marked a major milestone for the brand, as the runway show was filmed as a television special that will stream on Hulu on June 9.

Several memorable moments helped make the night stand out.

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Lizzo delivered a live performance while models walked the runway, drawing attention as she showed off the results of her widely discussed health and fitness journey.

Bethenny Frankel also returned to the catwalk for the second year in a row, turning heads in multiple bold swimsuit looks.

Professional dancers from Dancing with the Stars added another layer of entertainment with performances throughout the evening.

From daring cutout designs and barely-there bikinis to eye-catching crochet styles and sparkling one-pieces, the runway was packed with attention-grabbing swimwear.

Below, take a look at some of the most revealing looks from the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show and rounded up 15 outfits that stole the spotlight.

#1

Gabriela Moura

Smiling model in yellow bikini with purple wrap at Sports Illustrated swimsuit runway show

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    #3

    Brooks Nader

    Model in black swimsuit and sunglasses on Sports Illustrated runway 2026

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    #5

    Emma Slater

    Model in revealing black swimsuit with dragon design at Sports Illustrated runway show 2026

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    StrangeOne
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the straightest, flattest pointed foot I've ever seen.

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    #6

    Alix Earle

    Model in white bikini with anchor design at Sports Illustrated runway show 2026

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    StrangeOne
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's some weird, crazy photoshop going on.

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    #9

    Ellie Thumann

    Model posing in pink chain-detail bikini with jacket at Sports Illustrated show

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    #11

    Maura Higgins

    Model wearing pink bikini with blue sarong at Sports Illustrated runway show 2026

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    #12

    Tunde Oyeneyin

    Model posing in teal swimsuit with sailor hat at Sports Illustrated revealing swimsuits show

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