February 17, 2017

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2017 NYC Launch Event

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2017 launch event was held on Thursday (February 16) in New York City, and as you might imagine, there was an A-team of models in attendance.

Chrissy Teigen: Bringing another version of the boudoir robe aesthetic, Chrissy’s Dries van Noten design featured an Asian-inspired floral motif. Lace tights and lace-up over-the-knee boots took the look into OTT territory though.

Ashley Graham: The beautiful lines of her curve-hugging Mestiza New York dress were elevated by its shimmering embossed texture and styling that included Wendy Yue jewels and Gianvito Rossi sandals—plus a lighthearted ponytail to finish.

Kate Upton: Who knew Versace would have delivered one of the more demure looks of the night? I did love the multi-hued hemline of the mini-dress, topped off with the sultry structure of a black blazer.

Hannah Jeter: With a look that celebrated the glitz, the gams, and the girls, the pregnant model wore a Fabiana Milazzo dress wih Schutz shoes ad Lili Radu clutch.

Bianca Balti: We knew there would be at least one sheer, lace look at the event and Bianca delivered it, Italian-style, in a Dolce & Gabbana dress complemented by decorative chandelier earrings.

Lais Ribeiro: With another lace entrance, Lais gave hers a more fiery flair in a Galia Lahav body-con, corset dress and Kurt Geiger matching red shoes.

Vita Sidorkina: You may recognize this Carmen March dress as the same one Amanda Holden wore earlier this month. But I do like the sleek ’do and pearl bauble earrings that Vita brought to it.

Barbara Palvin: Perhaps seeking a more softly romantic version of lace, her baby-blue gown became nearly overbearing with its visible nude underlining and black embellished belt, not to mention her messy half-up, half-down waves.

Kate had my favourite look for its more subtle, seductive appeal.  Who caught your eye?

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