Kamie Crawford was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica for the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue along with fellow models Nicole Williams English, Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, Sixtine and Padma Lakshmi.
Crawford, who made her SI Swimsuit debut in 2022, serves as the host of MTV’s Are You The One?, and previously cohosted the network’s Catfish: The TV Show. The former Miss Teen USA is also a content creator and hosts a weekly podcast, Relationsh*t With Kamie Crawford. Crawford is a mental health advocate and uses her platform to support LGBTQIA+ communities.
Known for its natural beauty, the island of Dominica is located in the eastern Caribbean between Guadeloupe and Martinique. From lush rainforests and impressive mountain peaks to rushing rivers and cascading waterfalls, Dominica boasts magnificent, natural views, making it an ideal vacation location for relaxation and adventure (and, not to mention, an SI Swimsuit photo shoot).
The styling for Crawford’s shoot was influenced by the breathtaking island itself. Dominica’s verdant nature appears to be virtually untouched, which inspired the “Mother Nature” theme. The SI Swimsuit team worked with designers to create custom swimsuits that brought out the island’s vibrant, rich surroundings on camera. Think emerald and mossy green color palettes with lots of organic texture. The collaboration resulted in swimsuits that were true works of art, crafted from natural materials like seashells and sea sponge.
Hair: DJ Quintero at The Wall Group for Living Proof
Makeup: Jodie Boland at The Wall Group using Loving Tan, SuperGoop! and French Farmacie
Photographer: Yu Tsai
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