who all stunned in their respective swimwear choices. Some other honorable mentions included Ashley Alexiss, Clarissa Bowers, Halima Aden, Hyunjoo Hwang, Katina Taylor, Tanaye White, Robin Holzken and Brooks Nader. There were lots and LOTS of other models and swimsuit designs (if you're into that sorta thing) to take in - Jasmine Sanders showed off a leopard print one-piece that showed off her toned figure. CK wore an incredible two-piece that made her look like a Greek goddess.
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'Moving Portrait' is a new SI Swimsuit video series dedicated to showcasing the n.
we all win.Ĭamille led the pack Sunday in Miami, where she strutted down the catwalk for the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show for Swim Week. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Girls Introducing the 2022 SI Swimsuit Battle of the Decades Tournament 30 Temporary Pause for Battle of the Decades (Vacation. Kelsey Merritt stars in this 'Moving Portrait' from the Dominican Republic.
Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend, Camille Kostek, is this year's 'Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Edition' cover girl, but when her fellow models show up to flaunt their stuff. We can promote inclusion and celebrate the beauty of diverse bodies without piggybacking on that relentless message about what makes women worthy.Gallery Launch Gallery Swimming in models When we do, we’re celebrating the swimsuit issue as something empowering for women and praising it for “breaking barriers.” Given its context and target-audience - straight, cisgender men - doing so perpetuates the pernicious idea that women (all women) need to be sexy-to-men to be acceptable. We should be wary of uncritically accepting the sexual objectification of women for the sake of inclusion and diversity. Swimsuit issue editor-in-chief MJ Day says, “We encourage readers to see these models as we see them - multifaceted, multitalented and sexy while they’re at it.” As multi-dimensional as these women may be, their suitability for the swimsuit issue ultimately depends on being sexy. Athleticism isn’t the only dimension along which to appreciate bodies, but it’s not clear how the swimsuit issue, the very essence of which is to represent a particular type of sexualized bodies, could morph into something that celebrates the body in a different way. It presents a completely different esthetic of physicality, based in athleticism. Look to ESPN’s The Body Issue, which depicts a diversity of athletes (not only women and not only non-disabled), nude and often in action shots that display their athleticism within their chosen sport. But is there a different way of going about it? Nor is this an objection to the display of bodies, even skimpily clad bodies. While we would be better off without the swimsuit issue (we’d be better off without lots of things), I’m not suggesting it be censored or banned. The swimsuit issue is a setback for women and models are engaging in what philosopher Shay Welch, in her book Existential Eroticism, calls “oppression-perpetuating choices.” She defines “existential eroticism” as women’s oppression through beauty and sexuality.īasically, some women’s choices contribute to conditions of oppression for women as a group even if we can understand why women make them. Sex does sell and it’s too bad that the sexualization of women is a multi-billion dollar industry in which the swimsuit issue trades. When I wrote a blog post about this, readers on the blog’s Facebook page mostly agreed with me in comments writing: “yay, now us fat girls can be objectified too” and “even in ‘inclusivity’ the goal of the swimsuit issues is still policing feminine bodies.”īut some said “sex sells: get over it” and “where’s the harm?” Others argued my view throws a wet blanket over a beach party where finally (finally!) women of diverse shapes and sizes are not just welcome but considered sexy and beautiful. As women fight to be taken seriously, repeating this message is harmful. Yet the swimsuit issue continues to promote sexual attractiveness as women’s main currency. And even though model Kate Upton expressed discomfort about the public scrutiny and discussion of her body, others, including Yumi Nu, describe appearing in the swimsuit issue as a validating experience. Butterflies&Bikinis said: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Hottest Models in History. Granted, there is something to be said for challenging the stereotypical esthetic ideals of normative femininity with diverse models. Tweets that mention Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Hottest Models in History Bikini Nation - Octoat 3:21 pm This post was mentioned on Twitter by Pete Springer, Butterflies&Bikinis.
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