Miami Swim Week 2026: See the top stories from the runways and parties

Miami Swim Week has wrapped after days of star-studded runway shows, celebrity sightings and splashy parties in Miami Beach. From reality TV stars to chart-topping musicians, here are the top stories that defined the event:

• Kristin Cavallari’s runway debut: “The Hills” alum helped kick off Miami Swim Week, strutting in a serpent-print bikini top and matching sarong at the Mondrian Hotel for a collaboration between RESA and her lifestyle brand Uncommon James. Cavallari, 39, credited her sculpted abs to daily workouts that include deadlifting 150 pounds.
• Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl moment: The Houston rapper worked the Paraiso tents runway in a cut-out swimsuit from her Hot Girl Summer swimwear line, which is available at Walmart and her website with separates starting at $16. The second collection includes pieces with fringes, sequins and shimmer, plus items for men and pets.
• Molly Sims leads Sports Illustrated runway at 53: The ’90s supermodel headlined the Sports Illustrated show at W South Beach in a gingham-patterned one-piece, more than 20 years after launching her career with the magazine in 2000. The full show begins streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus on June 9.
• Brooks Nader and sisters bring “hot sis summer”: The four Nader siblings pulled double duty, handing out Agua Bendita bikinis at Collins Park while filming season 2 of their Freeform reality show “Love Thy Nader”. Brooks also walked the Sports Illustrated runway in a red bathing suit channeling her upcoming “Baywatch” reboot role as Selene, set to air in early 2027.
• Marysol Patton’s pre-Swim Week bash: The “Real Housewives of Miami” star hosted a party at Big Bang Boutique in the Faena Miami Beach Hotel, drawing reality stars from “90 Day Fiancé,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Family Karma.” Patton will serve as grand marshal of the FLoatarama charity brunch on June 13, benefiting LGBTQ-youth organizations.
• Gia Giudice strikes a pose for White Fox: The 25-year-old “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star walked the White Fox show at the Setai hotel in the brand’s Tropic Cool Heat Crochet Mini Dress, crediting Pilates for her runway-ready prep. Giudice signed with Creative Artists Agency late last year and will appear in Season 2 of Bravo’s “The Next Gen NYC.”

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This story was originally published June 4, 2026 at 11:37 AM.