Hailey Clauson was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Elissa Poppy. James Macari/Sports Illustrated

Hailey Clauson has been featured the SI Swimsuit issue seven times now, and she still drops our jaw with every new gallery. The 28-year-old’s latest shoot was with photographer James Macari in the Dominican Republic and it was styled with the most fun, trendy and Barbiecore inspired swimsuits in a range of flattering cuts, colors and styles.

The brand’s official Instagram account just shared a gorgeous throwback video of some unseen, behind the scenes clips of the team on location of Clauson’s shoot.

“It’s a lovely Friday! ☀️,” SI Swimsuit wrote.

Clauson made her debut with the magazine in 2015 in Kauai, Hawai’i and landed the cover the following year, after being photographed in Turks and Caicos.

“The night before the shoot, I try on a bunch of swimsuits. They usually narrow down the looks in half, so we only shoot our favorite swimsuits,” Clauson told People. “I love that they still do the fitting photos on a Polaroid camera. The fitting is always so much fun! It’s just me and some the team from SI. Lots of laughing and fun!”

The California native is the co-owner and creative director of Los Angeles-based boutique modeling agency, Margeaux the Agency.

“My role is mentoring these models and teaching them how to take advantage of [their] opportunities. This is really a stepping stone to so many more things, so I really want these boys and girls and people to know that they have so much more to offer,” Clauson said to SI Swimsuit. ”For [the agency], the goal is just to keep growing and eventually be one of the best agencies in the world.”

Below are eight of our favorite photos from her 2023 photo shoot.

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