Sophie Cunningham turned up the heat on the beach with one of her boldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit looks yet. The athlete posed by the ocean in a black strappy swimsuit that wrapped around her body with barely-there bands and dramatic cutout details.
Sophie Cunningham models daring strappy swimsuit for SI shoot
The swimsuit featured thick, textured straps that crossed over Cunningham’s chest and wrapped around her neck before connecting to a matching ultra-high-cut bottom. Instead of traditional bikini styling, the look relied almost entirely on bold strap placement and sharp geometric lines. The minimal design left most of her torso exposed. The black fabric added a glossy, almost leather-like effect. It contrasted beautifully against the pale blue water and soft gray sky behind her.
In one image, Cunningham stood directly in the surf while ocean waves crashed around her legs. Another close-up photo highlighted the crisscross neckline as she placed one hand against her chest and stared straight into the camera.
