![]() ![]() “Besides being inspired by Kate’s modeling, she also has a similar body type to mine,” says the waitress and student from Charlotte, North Carolina, who praises the mag’s devotion to “diversity in the modeling industry.” “Sports Illustrated gave me a way to embrace my body for what it is, which is beautiful.” Camille Kostek, 2019 Camille Kostek and Britney Vlasaty. Jacquelyn “Hunter” Allen, 24, layered a cardigan over a coat to tackle Kate Upton’s sexy, shivery cold-weather cover from 2017. Sports Illustrated/Jacquelyn "Hunter" Allen Ultimately, she chose a pic with a Banks-approved “smile with your eyes” aka a “smize.” The top model herself even commented on Vantifflin’s post: “You win.” Kate Upton, 2013 Kate Upton and Jacquelyn “Hunter” Allen. All the confidence I have right now, I owe to her.” The 26-year-old Chicagoan had a pal coach her through the shoot, using a hair dryer to simulate a beachy breeze. She was the one who taught me self-worth she showed me that I can truly love myself and the skin I’m in without hesitation. “Tyra has been an inspiration to me ever since I was a young teen. Being that I’m also an African-American woman, it was only right to show my respect to the one who paved the way,” Tamika Vantifflin, the executive director of nonprofit The Black Ecosystem, says of her decision to imitate the icon’s 1997 cover. “Tyra Banks was the first African-American woman to be featured on the cover of SI. “It was all about improvising and having fun with it.” Tyra Banks, 1997 Tyra Banks and Tamika Vantifflin. ![]() “I used a ponytail holder to make adjustments to the suit, as Elle’s was missing one side,” Suro says. She propped up a blanket for the backdrop, then donned a black one-piece, a studded bracelet and her old swim-team goggles. in my bathroom,” says the New York City-based 22-year-old. “It was a challenge to recreate the sunlight and beach setting since it was actually 2 a.m. It was after midnight when software services operations manager Alyssa Suro decided to unleash her inner supermodel and tackle Aussie Elle MacPherson’s bold boob-bearing cover from 1990. “We had a blast doing this together, and even though it might not be magazine quality like Heidi’s version, I thought it turned out pretty good!” Elle MacPherson, 1990 Elle MacPherson and Alyssa Suro. “Since our theater, and the entire Strip is closed at the moment, I have plenty of free time to talk my husband into body painting me and taking my photo in our backyard,” the 32-year-old says. Since COVID-19 temporarily shut down Vegas showgirl Soolin DeMaria’s show “Fantasy” at the Luxor Hotel, she’s creating a fantasy of her own at home. Antoine Verglas for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit/Soolin DeMaria Heidi Klum, 1999 Heidi Klum and Soolin DeMaria. Though the mag received hundreds of social media submissions, here are the creative ladies behind some of the most ravishing recreations. “I have a scar on my belly, so we erased that,” she says. The former supe had a pal take her pic with an iPhone, just like many of the challenge-takers, but she did use a bit of Photoshop. “When I went to push the button to share, I had to stop and take a deep breath.” ![]() “I never expected this, believe me,” she says. “I try to stay away from alcohol because it’s really, really addictive,” she says, “but I can’t say during corona I haven’t had a glass of nice white wine here and there.”Īlt - who works out at home five days a week doing Pilates and pedaling on a stationary bike in her sauna - was shocked by the outpouring of fans fawning over her figure. The New York native says she’s eaten mostly raw foods since 1996, but splurges on gluten-free pasta, tiramisu made with coconut milk - and the occasional tipple. “You just want to say ‘Hey, look, I work out, and I’m 60 freaking years old this year!’” Alt tells The Post of her decision to go nearly nude to channel Marisa Miller’s 2008 cover shoot. The mag kicked off a #SwimsuitIconChallenge on social media last month, calling for ladies to rock their skimpiest suits in the name of mimicking seminal photos from the brand’s nearly 60-year history.Įven Carol Alt, a 1982 Swimsuit covergirl herself, got in on the game this week, posing topless wearing only beaded necklaces and a tiny bikini bottom - at age 59. ![]() Sports Illustrated Swimsuit says heck yes - even during coronavirus-mandated quarantine. Oh, we’re still doing beach bods this year? Martha Stewart reveals secret prep for Sports Illustrated: 'I didn't starve' Olivia Dunne recaps epic summer vacation following boyfriend reveal Olivia Dunne reveals empowering message behind SI Swim shoot Brooks Nader and model sisters spotted shooting fragrance campaign in luxe NYC condo ![]()
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