Emily DiDonato
2016
Following up on years of extraordinary endeavors, in 2016 SI Swimsuit returned to its roots. Simply put,... More
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2016
Following up on years of extraordinary endeavors, in 2016 SI Swimsuit returned to its roots. Simply put, sometimes you just can’t beat beautiful girls on beautiful beaches. From Zanzibar to Bora Bora, and Petit St. Vincent to Turks and Caicos, sun and sand from across the globe were on display. But SI Swim does nothing simply. From Ashley Graham to Ronda Rousey, this year was also about pushing and breaking boundaries. Whether it was a conversation about beauty not being one size fits all, or how new technology was utilized on set, SI took the leap into an ultra-modern world. SI Swimsuit’s past was iconic, but the future has no limits.
2015
The United States. Land of the free. Home of the brave. And host to every frame shot for the Sports... More
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2015
The United States. Land of the free. Home of the brave. And host to every frame shot for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine in 2015. Watch as the models and crew of SI Swimsuit take on their latest challenge, executing the 2015 theme “Made in the U.S.A.”. Covering the vast span of the US is no easy task. Over 8 months 23 models, 2 athletes and more than 20 photographers, stylists and crew members combine to tackle all the majesty America has to offer. From the wetter than expected “Garden Island” of Kauai to the Mother of All Highways, Route 66, the super models discover unknown pieces of the country, and themselves, along an epic journey for the ages. Then, from the Pacific Northwest’s infamous fog to several of the country’s most famous national parks and monuments, the cast and crew bring beauty from the seas to the canyons in America’s heartland. Finally, the team completes their “Made in the U.S.A.” season with three distinctly different shoots focused in the Eastern portion of America. From an upscale working farm in Walland, TN to Captiva, FL to the US Virgin Islands, a dream team is assembled, and the crew completes their campaign with Hannah Davis’ striking cover shot, and another one of the best pictures of the year.
2014
Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. With a special... More
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2014
Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. With a special gathering of 22 past cover models as our backdrop, we begin our travels in space with Kate Upton defying gravity in the first-ever weightless fashion shoot. Next we take to the mountains as Genevieve Morton, Kate Bock, Emily DiDonato and Ariel Meredith discover the striking scenery of the Swiss Alps. We then criss-cross the globe to find Anne V, Natasha Barnard, Bregje Heinen and Valerie van der Graaf enhancing the majesty of Brazil. We continue our journey in Madagascar where Irina Shayk, Jessica Gomes, Marloes Horst and Chanel Iman accentuate the beauty of the exotic wildlife found on this African island. Up north Hannah Davis, Gigi Hadid and Sara Sampaio showcase the recovery of several Jersey Shore towns post-Sandy. We enjoy the turquoise water and local culture of the Cook Islands with four past and current cover models, Kate Upton, Chrissy Teigen, Lily Aldridge and Nina Agdal. Last but never least, the rookies—Emily Ratajkowski, Hannah Ferguson, Samantha Hoopes, Cris Urena and Lauren Mellor—visit St. Lucia and are body painted with a nod to the past in iconic SI swimsuits. Our anniversary celebration ends in New York City where Heidi, Tyra, Christie and all the Legends of Swimsuit gather for a truly epic event.
2013
Embark upon an epic journey as the SI Swimsuit team crosses the globe, traveling to all seven continents in... More
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2013
Embark upon an epic journey as the SI Swimsuit team crosses the globe, traveling to all seven continents in seven months. The expedition starts with Nina Agdal, Alyssa Miller, Genevieve Morton and Natasha Barnard traveling to the very windy Whitsunday Islands of Australia. Next stop: Africa. Ride the majestic dunes of Namibia with Adaora, Emily DiDonato and Cintia Dicker. Picking a European destination was not an easy task but once you see the splendors of Seville, Spain you will understand why this destination made the cut. Watch Irina Shayk, Julie Henderson and Ariel Meredith learn to bull fight in this picturesque city. Anne V, Jessica Gomes and Hannah Davis pay a visit to China and bask in the stunning landscape of Guilin. Jessica Perez, Chrissy Teigen and Kate Bock make the journey to one of the most remote islands in the world: Easter Island, Chile. The moai statues are monumental and create a striking backdrop for our models. And for the first time ever – a fashion shoot in Antarctica. Kate Upton takes on the incredible challenge, weathering the storm on a continent that is mostly made of ice. This footage is not to be missed. Finally, a group of models recreate five iconic past SI Swimsuit cover setups in nothing but body paint. It’s another chance to see Kate, Chrissy, Nina, Ariel, Alyssa and Anne V as the Bahamas provides the final locale of this amazing journey.