Marquita Pring, a four-time Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, first graced the magazine in a distinctive Western-themed photoshoot by Ruven Afanador in Saratoga, Wyoming, in 2020. Since then, she has been a regular feature each year. Originating from New York, Pring rose to fame in 2011 when she modeled in Jean-Paul Gaultier’s show at Paris Fashion Week and featured in a revolutionary Vogue Italia cover story alongside Candice Huffine, Robyn Lawley, and Tara Lynn.
Her modeling ventures with the brand have taken her to locations like Sacramento, California, Barbados, and more recently, Puerto Rico. In these settings, Pring has consistently demonstrated her exceptional modeling prowess and a personality that’s both fun-loving and endearing.
Pring, who is also a co-founder of ALDA, a collective aiming to empower women and reshape societal beauty standards, reflected on her significant impact in the fashion industry. She expressed pride in her contributions, emphasizing the considerable accomplishments achieved through the project.
Having been the face of Levi Strauss & Co. and a beauty ambassador for L’Oreal, Pring actively promotes diversity in various aspects, including size, age, and skin tone.
MJ Day, the editor-in-chief of SI Swimsuit, praised Pring’s natural alignment with their brand, highlighting her effortless photogenic qualities and enjoyable presence. Day lauded Pring’s intelligence, capability, and established status, along with her commitment to transforming the industry. She emphasized Pring’s influential voice and its importance in representing a diverse range of women, acknowledging the magazine’s fortune in being part of her journey.
