Miami Swim Week 2026: Madibu on the Runway with SI Swim
By Isabella Rogers
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We have three words: Iconic. Red. Nineties.
The SI Swimsuit runway finale had this year's most talked about looks from Miami Swim Week 2026. Our founder Madi and the team at SI Swim had a vision to bring together the nostalgia of 90s swim and eco-friendly recycled materials. The blend of Madibu values and everlasting fashion is what made this runway finale so incredibly striking.
In her personal sewing studio, Madi developed over 135 original pieces for the SI Swimsuit team in the course of 2 weeks. She designed entirely new boardies, sporty tops featuring a sexy plunge, and an adjustable version of an already famed Madibu staple. After running from fitting to fitting and flying between New York and Miami, 45 pieces were selected to walk. And so it began…
Madibu made SI Swimsuit history as the first eco-friendly handcrafted brand to nearly complete the entire runway finale.
Madi didn’t only bring together a lengthy collection of suits, but the accessories on the runway are 100% Madibu-made. Custom swim belts, hats, baby tees, and jerseys were all featured during the closing finale of SI Swimsuit’s runway.
The designs and iron-on logos couldn’t have been created without our artist, Ariana Bonni, and Jenn, the owner of our local sewing house, Uptown Stitch.
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For Miami Swim Week, more than 22 incredible women walked the SI Swimsuit runway in custom Madibu designs for the show-stopping finale.
The lineup included Alix Earle, Christen Goff, Achieng Agutu, Haley Cavinder, Hanna Cavinder, Brooks Nader, Grace Ann Nader, Mary Holland Nader, Sarah Jane Nader, Camille Kostek, Katie Austin, Tiffany Haddish, Claire Kittle, Nicole Williams English, Jenna Johnson, Britt Stewart, Xandra Pohl, Lauren Chan, Hayley Bayley, Jasmine Sanders, Emma Slater, and Maura Higgins and more—bringing the custom collection to life on one of swimwear's biggest stages.
SI Swimsuit 2026 Cover models, Alix Earle, Tiffany Haddish, and Nicole Williams English celebrated their success on the all red runway.
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Alix Earle lights up the runway in our Sports Knot Top featuring Sports Illustrated Swimsuit print and custom Scrunch Tie Bottoms.
From her time on Season 34 of Dancing With The Stars to her podcast Hot Mess, the SI Swimsuit 2026 cover girl is doing phenomenal things as a social media personality.
The one and only Tiffany Haddish strutted her stuff on the runway in our new Adjustable Jane One-Piece.
Many SI Swimsuit lovers know her to be one of the cover models of the 2026 SI Swimsuit issue. Even more so she’s known for her contagious personality and ability to make anyone laugh through the variety of movies and TV shows she’s been a part of.
Our next SI Swimsuit 2026 cover girl is Nicole Williams English in our Sammie Triangle Top and new Lindsay Basic Bottoms, all pulled together with a custom tee. A part of our newest collection, our Lindsay Basic Bottoms feature a cheeky cut with a white ring on the side to give a sporty-retro feel.
An entrepreneur, mother, and animal rights advocate, Williams English shows that she can work hard and still look smoking hot doing so.
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Christen Goff, 2026 digital cover girl, blew the cameras away as she walked in our Pam One-Piece over our Sammie Triangle Top.
One of our newest additions in our SI Swimsuit-inspired collection that brings together a nostalgic staple piece with a flattering thong back.
The model and actress is also known for her philanthropy in a variety of causes, spanning from animal welfare to youth development efforts. Goff is a true mentor to so many young women striving for independence.
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The Queen of confidence.
SI Swimsuit Rookie, Achieng Agutu, wore our Sammie Triangle Top. From her talk show, The Influence, to her content creation.
Agutu is breaking barriers as she marks the first bald Kenyan woman to model for SI Swimsuit.
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The basketball legends.
Haley and Hanna Cavinder redefine what it means to be in the sports industry… and they look so good doing it. Wearing a Madibu signature turned SI Swimsuit.
You can find this cheeky set in our shop as our Sammie Triangle Top and Bells Tie Bottoms. This set is one of our Madibu classics that combine our everlasting fabrics with a timeless design.
Both of the sisters were named under Forbes 30 under 30 as entrepreneurs and content creators with a couple of new brands in the making.
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Claire Kittle was featured in our Bells Tie Bottoms paired with a custom Sammie Triangle Top.
Claire is a lifestyle, fashion and sports content creator, former University of Iowa basketball player, and founder of the HOSS Tailgate Tour.
She also co-hosts the Kittle Things podcast and the Wife'd Up, Mic'd Up series with her husband, NFL tight end George Kittle.
Claire was also selected as one of the featured digital cover models for SI Swimsuit's 2026 NFL campaign.
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The complete package. From their hit reality docuseries Love Thy Nader to their modeling careers, the Nader sisters are as versatile as they come.
Brooks Nader has been a part of the SI Swimsuit family since 2019 and holds the title of SI Swimsuit Legend. She is also known for her performance in season 33 of Dancing with The Stars. Often seen as the head of her closely knit sisters. Brooks Nader wears our Pam One-Piece with a custom Madibu swimbelt that resembles something much like her next endeavor… a role in the upcoming FOX reboot of Baywatch.
Mary Holland Nader is the CEO and founder of Mary & Pip Co., a wealth management company geared towards the modern person. Additionally, she volunteers to teach children and teens financial literacy. “Knowledge is power,” Nader told The Daily Front Row. She’s done work on Wallstreet and now makes a name for herself from entrepreneurship to content creation. She’s truly making business sexy.
Aside from their presence in Love Thy Nader, Grace Ann Nader and Sarah Jane Nader are both focusing on their modeling careers and creative projects.
The sisters walked in matching Sammie Triangle Tops and our limited edition Jade Boardies which offer one of our most loved bottoms in bold SI Swimsuit red.
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Another brand legend and SI Swimsuit cover girl, Camille Kostek, stuns in Madibu.
She wears our Sammie Triangle Top and Bells Tie Bottoms with a custom Madibu jersey.
A notable advocate for body positivity and mental health, Kostek uses her platform to empower women in all phases of life. She’s done it all, from cheerleading for the New England Patriots to TV hosting.
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Runway Radiance.
Maura Higgins is an Irish TV personality, model, and 2019 Love Island finalist.
She’s soon to hit the dance floor on Dancing With The Stars for Season 35.
Her beautiful sleek look is completed with our Adjustable Jane One-Piece which features a high cut thong bottom and straps that can adjust perfectly to your comfort level.
To kick off this celebration, Madibu dropped several SI Swimsuit-inspired looks. From the Cherry Thong Bottoms that Xandra Pohl wore to our Pam One-Piece worn by SI Swimsuit Legend, Brooks Nader. This all red collection was modeled by long-time Madibu model, Claire, before showcasing the samples to the SI Swimsuit team.
With this exciting addition, you can now watch the Miami Swim Week show on Hulu or Disney+ while wearing one of the iconic suits featured in the SI Swimsuit finale.
As a team, we couldn't be more grateful to showcase this collaboration.
A special thank you to Liz Wentworth and Margot Zamet for believing in this vision, Uptown Stitch for the incredible printing and labeling, Arianna Bonni for the graphic design and digitally creating the custom transfers and logos, and the entire SI Swimsuit team for making this finale possible.
Thank you to Claire Lecroy for helping with fittings, and to Izzy for her creative writing, assistance, and support throughout the process.
This project truly took a village, and we're so thankful to everyone who helped bring it to life.
Whether we’re on the runway or in your closet, our swimwear is always handcrafted with 100% recycled materials. As Madibu continues to grow, our mission stays the same. - M
