Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Ellie Thumann took to the runway in an adorable blue and yellow polka-dotted string bikini, blowing a kiss to the cheering crowd before spinning around to finish her walk. The fun moment was part of the magazine’s May 31 runway show.
The third-time SI Swim model, 23, wore her long blond hair down in beachy waves in the video that she shared to TikTok on Sunday, June 1. The iconic swim runway show — held on the stunning deck of the W Hotel’s pool — served as the unofficial grand finale of Miami Swim Week, which has become the Fashion Week of swimwear.
“You’re killing it, Ellie!!!” commented one fan. “You’re absolutely slaying,” raved another. “So beautiful!!” wrote another. “Happy 3rd year! Mainfesting walking with you next season.”
@elliethumannlol the song just made sense :D Credit : grant friedman!!
♬ Bad Girls x Vroom Vroom - sarah
Several commenters also asked where to buy the fun swimsuit.
The 2025 Sports Illustrated Runway Show has become a highlight of Miami Swim Week. The show — featuring mostly models from the current issue of the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition — streamed live on YouTube at 9 PM Saturday night, but some of the models posted clips to their social media for people who missed it.
Also walking in the show were 2025 cover stars Livvy Dunne, Jordan Chiles and Lauren Chan (only Salma Hayek was missing), plus models Xandra, Penny Lane, Ilona Maher, Katie Austin, Nicole Williams English, Ali Truwit, Camille Kostek, Achieng Agutu, Jasmine Sanders and Denise Bidot.
Reality TV stars Bethenney Frankel and Stassi Schroeder also took their turn on the Miami catwalk.
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