Brooks Nader: 2024 Mexico

Brooks Nader was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico for the 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue, along with fellow models Lori Harvey, Achieng Agutu, Hunter McGrady, Gayle King, Kate Upton, Jena Sims, Lauren Chan, Ellie Thumann and Nicole Williams English.

SI Swimsuit legend Brooks Nader is hot off the heels of her 2023 cover girl moment. The Swim Search open casting call alumnus has appeared in every single issue of the magazine since her debut in 2019, and she never fails to amaze. The Baton Rouge native, who now lives in New York City, is taking the Big Apple by storm as a total “it girl.” The oldest of four sisters, who all live in Manhattan, she’s been all over the globe, attending fashion weeks, strutting on runways, starring in campaigns and solidifying her status as a style icon.

Quintana Roo, a Mexican state nestled on the Yucatán Peninsula, is home to some of the most sought-after tropical travel destinations, including Cancún, Isla Cozumel, and Riviera Maya. This island paradise is steeped in vibrant Mayan traditions and boasts an array of natural wonders—from stunning beaches and refreshing cenotes to tranquil lagoons with clear waters. The Mexican Caribbean islands are renowned for their diverse wildlife, and visitors can see animals such as dolphins, toucans, armadillos, jaguars, spider monkeys, whale sharks and sea turtles.

To view suggestions of where to stay, what to eat and must-do activities in the Mexican Caribbean, click here.

Capitalizing off of the recent resurgence of animal prints, and the timelessness of neutrals, the styling for this shoot was ultra trendy and classic. Nader, a lover of a solid leopard print moment and a black-on-black enthusiast, donned a stunning series of swimsuits featuring bold, intricate cut-outs and delicious fun patterns.

Hair: Ryan Richman for A-Frame Agency using Aveda
Makeup: Jodie Boland for The Wall Group using Loving Tan, Supergoop!, French Farmacie, Dior Beauty, Jones Road Beauty and West Barn Co.
Photographer: Yu Tsai