Sports Illustrated Swimsuit stunners Nicole Williams-English and Lauren Chan had all eyes on them at the inaugural Swimwear Icons Hall of Fame Honors Night on May 28 — and trust us when we say, they did not disappoint.
The duo gave a masterclass in sultry elegance, proving that less really is more in the chicest way possible. Opting for sleek, all-black ensembles that showed off just the right amount of skin, these ladies turned the Bass Museum into a catwalk — and we’re still not over it.
Nicole made a major splash (duh) in a floor-length sheer lace gown by Katie May — the Janelle Dress ($348), which screams Haute Miami Mermaid and hugs in all the right places. With a romantic, vintage-y lace and delicate train, it’s giving the ultimate “I’m the moment” energy. Bonus? You can shop it right now — this isn’t just red carpet inspo, it’s your next night-out slay waiting to happen.
And if you caught her Instagram GRWM (because obviously we did), Nicole spilled her entire glam routine — and didn’t gatekeep any of her go-to products.
She kicked off her glow with Topicals Faded Under Eye Masks ($22)– yes, the ones Issa Rae and Hannah Bronfman are obsessed with — then went in with a K-beauty dream lip combo by HERA that is basically our new obsession.
Nicole’s Summer Lip Combo Must-Haves:
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Line: HERA Sensual Nude Gloss in Speechless ($34.50)
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Fill: Cherish ($39.99)
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Top: Lingerie for that glassy goddess finish ($35)
2025 SI Swimsuit cover star — and the first-ever out lesbian cover girl — Lauren Chan kept things effortlessly chic in a curve-hugging black off-the-shoulder dress with corset details and mesh sleeves that screamed refined but make it Miami.
But it was her Naturalizer Elaine Slingbacks ($135) that had us all double-tapping — sleek, pointed, and perfect for dancing the night away without sacrificing a single second of comfort. TBH, we’ve seen Lauren style these more than once in the last week… and when a model repeats a shoe? That’s how you know it’s good.
From Nicole’s barely-there lace fantasy to Lauren’s off-shoulder slay, these girls gave us looks and links — no gatekeeping, just vibes. Whether you’re stepping out for a summer gala or serving poolside glam, we’re officially stealing these model-approved outfits and beauty tips ASAP.
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