Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Image:First SI Swimsuit Issue.jpg

1964 Cover of the first swimsuit issue

Editor Diane Smith
Categories Models
Frequency Yearly
First issue 1964
Company Sports Illustrated
Country United States
Language English
Website SI Swimsuit

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is published annually by Sports Illustrated magazine. It features top fashion models wearing designer swimwear in exotic locales. Inclusion in the magazine is considered a measuring stick by which supermodels are measured.[1] In addition, the issue is a media nexus that in 2005 carried $35 million in advertising.[1] New issues come out around the middle of February or later. First published in 1964, it is widely credited with making the bikini, invented in 1946,[2] a legitimate piece of apparel.[3] The issue that got the most letters was the 1978 issue.[4] The best selling issue was the 25th Anniversary Issue with Kathy Ireland on the cover in 1989.[5]

Through the years famous supermodels have been featured on the cover such as Cheryl Tiegs, Christie Brinkley, Paulina Porizkova, Elle Macpherson, Rachel Hunter, Valeria Mazza, Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks. Other famous models who appeared within its pages, but not on its cover, have included Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour, Angie Everhart, and Naomi Campbell. The eight models that were featured on the cover of the 2006 SI Swimsuit Issue were featured in a coffee table book called Sports Illustrated: Exposure (ISBN 978-1-933405-85-8). Photographed by Raphael Mazzucco, and produced by Diane Smith, the unprecedented “reunion shoot” featured 139 pages of never before seen images. In 2006, the special issue of the magazine went portable by expanding its print and online editions to handheld devices.[6] In 2007, the swimsuit issue was first available in China.[7]

The special issue was invented by Sports Illustrated editor, Andre Laguerre, as an attempt to fill a void in the mid 1960s sporting calendar. The story has it that he offered a fashion reporter named Jule Campbell a chance to go on a shoot to fill some space including the cover with a beautiful model. The first issue in 1964 entailed only a cover and a 5 page layout. However, Campbell quickly changed the face of modeling, became a powerful figure in the field, and molded the issue into a media phenomenon.[1]

Contents

[edit] Athletes in the magazine

Several well-known female athletes have also appeared within the issue's pages, though not on the cover. Steffi Graf appeared in the 1997 Swimsuit Issue. In the 2003 issue, tennis player Serena Williams and figure skater Ekaterina Gordeeva were featured inside the magazine. Anna Kournikova appeared in an inset on the 2004 cover, and had a photo spread within its pages.

In the 2005 issue, Olympic gold medallists Amanda Beard and Jennie Finch, along with Lauren Jackson and Venus Williams were featured. Tennis phenom Maria Sharapova appeared in an inset on the 2006 cover, and also had a spread inside the issue.

[edit] Beyoncé

In spring 2006, Sports Illustrated chose music as the theme for the 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Senior Editor Diane Smith immediately set her sights on getting ten-time Grammy award winner, Beyoncé Knowles to pose for the magazine.[8] In 2006, Beyoncé launched a swimsuit line under her House of Deréon clothing label. In the end, Beyoncé Knowles became the first singer to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2007.

[edit] Premiums

Over the last few years, various extras have been featured in the Swimsuit Issue. In 1998, athletes and their spouses started to appear in the magazine. One of the featured athletes included Wayne Gretzky with his wife Janet Jones in a swimsuit. In 2000, the magazine was offered with 3-D glasses as some of the photos were published in 3-D. This was also done in 2007. Trading cards were included with the 2005 edition of the magazine.[1] Models featured on the trading cards from the 2005 SI Swimsuit Issue were:

[edit] Controversy

To many, the magazine is viewed as an acceptable exhibition of female sexuality tasteful enough that it might not be too out of place on a coffee table.[1] Recent editions even mix the modeling with a tribute to sportsmen. The swimsuit edition is very controversial with moralists who subscribe for sports news content. As a result, annually numerous subscriptions are canceled by irate subscribers when it arrives with its risque content. The 1978 edition, remembered for its fishnet bathing suit made famous by Cheryl Tiegs, resulted in 340 cancellations.[1] Sports Illustrated makes the controversy a form of entertainment with the issue two weeks after the swimsuit edition packed with complainants such as shocked parents and troubled librarians.[1] Recently, as society has become more accustomed to sex linked media and having its youth exposed to a cornucopia of readily available titillation, the number of cancellations has declined.[1] Nonetheless, in order to avoid such controversy, its publisher Time Warner, did not deliver the special edition of the magazine to many subscribers in 2007.[9] Now, Sports Illustrated offers its subscribers the option of skipping the swimsuit edition for a one issue credit to extend their subscription by a week.[9]

[edit] Models

The following models appeared in the website that has accompanied the print editions since 1996:

1996:[10] Tyra Banks, Angie Everhart, Kathy Ireland, Valeria Mazza, Georgianna Robertson, Rebecca Romijn, Ingrid Seynhaeve, Stacey Williams, Manon von Gerkan

1997:[11] Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Steffi Graf, Eva Herzigova, Valeria Mazza, Karen Mulder, Karri Poppinga, Gabrielle Reece, Niki Taylor, Stacey Williams, Vendela Kirsebom

1998:[12] Tyra Banks, Laetitia Casta, Louise Forsling, Eva Herzigova, Heidi Klum, Chandra North, Irina Pantaeva, Lorraine Pascale, Daniela Pestova, Rebecca Romijn, Beri Smither, Niki Taylor, Stacey Williams, Caprice Bourret, Tanga Moreau

1999:[13] Michelle Behennah, Laetitia Casta, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Eva Herzigova, Heidi Klum, Chandra North, Sarah O'Hare, Daniela Pestova, Audrey Quock, Rebecca Romijn, Tamara Spoelder, Veronica Vařeková

2000:[14] Kylie Bax, Michelle Behennah, Laetitia Casta, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Lujan Fernandez, Kristy Hinze, Heidi Klum, Shakara Ledard, Noemie Lenoir, Carre Otis, Daniela Pestova, Gabrielle Reece, Rachel Roberts, Veronica Varekova, Estella Warren

2001:[15] Michelle Behennah, Elsa Benitez, Aurelie Claudel, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Lujan Fernandez, Heidi Klum, Shakara Ledard, Noemie Lenoir, Shirley Mallmann, Josie Maran, Daniela Pestova, Molly Sims, Fernanda Tavares, Veronica Varekova, Amy Wesson

2002:[16] Ana Beatriz Barros, Elsa Benitez, Ehrinn Cummings, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Isabeli Fontana, Bridget Hall, Melissa Keller, Heidi Klum, Shakara Ledard, Vanessa Lorenzo, Josie Maran, Petra Nemcova, Chandra North, Audrey Quock, Molly Sims, Veronica Varekova

2003:[17] May Andersen, Ana Beatriz Barros, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Isabeli Fontana, Bridget Hall, Melissa Keller, Noemie Lenoir, Juliana Martins, Marisa Miller, Petra Nemcova, Sarah O'Hare, Daniela Pestova, Audrey Quock, Molly Sims, Jessica White, Serena Williams

2004:[18] May Andersen, Ana Beatriz Barros, Elsa Benitez, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Bridget Hall, Melissa Keller, Anna Kournikova, Noemie Lenoir, Angela Lindvall, Angela Lindvall, Marisa Miller, Fernanda Motta, Carolyn Murphy, Petra Nemcova, Daniela Pestova, Frankie Rayder, Molly Sims, Jessica Van Der Steen, Veronica Varekova, Jessica White, Serena Williams

2005:[19] Michelle Alves, Amanda Beard, Ana Beatriz Barros, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Jennie Finch, Alicia Hall, Bridget Hall, Lauren Jackson, Shakara Ledard, Michelle Lombardo, Marisa Miller, Fernanda Motta, Carolyn Murphy, Petra Nemcova, Oluchi Onweagba, Frankie Rayder, Daniella Sarahyba, Mallory Snyder, Jessica Van Der Steen, Veronica Varekova, Jessica White, Venus Williams

2006:[20] Ana Beatriz Barros, Elsa Benitez, Carla Campbell, Brooklyn Decker, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Bridget Hall, Rachel Hunter, Heidi Klum, Noemie Lenoir, Elle MacPherson, Marisa Miller, Fernanda Motta, Carolyn Murphy, Aline Nakashima, Petra Nemcova, Oluchi Onweagba, Daniela Pestova, Rebecca Romijn, Pania Rose, Daniella Sarahyba, Maria Sharapova, Molly Sims, Mallory Snyder,Yesica Toscanini, Anne V, Veronica Varekova, Jessica White

2007:[21] Ana Paula Araujo, Ana Beatriz Barros, Beyonce, Brooklyn Decker, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Selita Ebanks, Julie Henderson, Marisa Miller, Fernanda Motta, Aline Nakashima, Raica Oliveira, Oluchi Onweagba, Tori Praver, Bar Rafaeli, Daniella Sarahyba, Irina Sheik, Fernanda Tavares, Yesica Toscanini, Anne V, Veronica Varekova, Jessica White

[edit] On the cover

Main article: List of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover models

[edit] Cover history

Most covers by model[22]

Model Number of covers>issues
Elle Macpherson* 5>1986, 1987, 1988, 1994, 2006
Christie Brinkley 3>1979, 1980, 1981
Kathy Ireland 3>1989, 1992, 1994
Cheryl Tiegs 3>1970, 1975, 1983
Daniela Pestova 3>1995, 2000, 2006
Tyra Banks 2>1996, 1997

*has appeared on cover in three different decades (1980's, 1990's, 2000's)

[edit] First appearances

Name Age Site Year
Cheryl Tiegs 22 Hawaii 1970
Christie Brinkley 20 Mexico 1975
Carol Alt 20 Florida 1981
Paulina Porizkova 17 Jamaica 1983
Kathy Ireland 20 Bonaire 1984
Elle MacPherson 20 Australia 1985
Cindy Crawford 21 Thailand 1988
Stephanie Seymour 19 Thailand 1988
Rachel Hunter 19 Mexico 1989
Vendela 25 Spain 1992
Stacey Williams 23 Mallorca 1992
Tyra Banks 19 Florida Keys 1993
Rebecca Romijn 21 Pantelleria 1994
Daniela Pestova 24 Bermuda 1995
Niki Taylor 21 Los Roques 1997
Heidi Klum 24 Maldives 1998
Yamila Diaz-Rahi 21 Necker Island 1999
Elsa Benitez 22 Malaysia 2000
Molly Sims 26 Hawaii 2000
Petra Nemcova 21 Italy 2001
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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Curtis, Bryan (2005-02-16). The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue: An intellectual history. Slate. Washington Post.Newsweek Interactive Co. LLC. Retrieved on 2007-11-11.
  2. ^ Hoover, Elizabeth D. (2006-07-05). 60 Years of Bikinis. American Heritage Inc.. Retrieved on 2007-11-13.
  3. ^ Mendelsohn, Aline (2006-07-23). The bikini celebrates 60 years. Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved on 2007-11-13.
  4. ^ Sports Illustrated 50: The Anniversary Book, Rob Fleder, 2005, p.286, ISBN 1-932273-49-2
  5. ^ Sports Illustrated 50: The Anniversary Book, Rob Fleder, 2005, p.286, ISBN 1-932273-49-2
  6. ^ Miller, Lia (2006-02-13). So Many Models in Bikinis, So Many Ways to See Them. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  7. ^ Barboza, David (2007-03-04). The People’s Republic of Sex Kittens and Metrosexuals. Retrieved on 2007-11-11.
  8. ^ Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Winter 2007, p.15, Diane Smith, Senior Editor
  9. ^ a b Aspan, Maria (2007-03-12). The Swimsuits Were Skimpy, but the Magazine Was Invisible. The New York Times Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  10. ^ SI Swimsuit Collection 1996. Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  11. ^ SI Swimsuit Collection 1997. Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  12. ^ SI Swimsuit Collection 1998. Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  13. ^ SI Swimsuit Collection 1999. Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  14. ^ SI Swimsuit Collection 2000. Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  15. ^ SI Swimsuit Collection 2001. Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  16. ^ SI Swimsuit Collection 2002. Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  17. ^ SI Swimsuit Collection 2003. Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  18. ^ SI Swimsuit Collection 2004. Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  19. ^ SI Swimsuit Collection 2005. Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  20. ^ Swimsuit Model Index. CNN/Sports Illustrated. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  21. ^ Swimsuit 2007 Model Index. CNN/Sports Illustrated. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
  22. ^ Sports Illustrated 50: The Anniversary Book, Rob Fleder, 2005, p.286, ISBN 1-932273-49-2
  23. ^ Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Winter 2007, p.37, Diane Smith, Senior Editor

[edit] External links

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