Predicted Models for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2007

[matthaeus123]

I would love to see miranda kerr in this

Maybe

 

[kevinnn]

I never knew that. How come?

I just figured since they're not allowed to pose for any other lingire company or swimsuit company. I'm not sure if Sport's Illustrated falls under there, but it would explain why most of thier contracted girls have never done it before.

 

[Trista]

However Heidi Klum DID do the bodypainting shoot last year, and I know that she has been in issues even when she was contracted to VS. Maybe times have changed but I think they are trying to get these girls that are so well-known from VS to add to the fray.

I think the pic with Karolina was where she was adjusting one of the skin-coloured thongs that are common. Not flattering.

 

[woemwoem]

Tori Praver would make perfect sense for SI. Ajuma also and Ana Paula from Marilyn. Would like to see Liliane Ferrarezzi, Michaela Hlackova, Hilary Rhoda (like that's going to happen) and carmen kass. The issue has really suffered since Julie Campbell retired. it was sexy without being trashy under her leadership and she had the most incredible models. Now it's just a glorifed FHM or Maxim.

 

[Trista]

I agree with a lot of your choices-I dunno about Ana Paula but Tori Praver definitely seems good. Ajuma is a knockout, she was one of the biggest surprises out of VS this year and she has the perfect body for swimwear, her skin would be the perfect canvas (a side note: Alek would have been a good choice too). Liliane would be good too, another good one that I have seen who is good for swimsuit is Vanessa Lorenzo.

Of course Hilary Rhoda would be my dream come true but there's always hope!

 

[matthaeus123]

Liliane would be awesome for SI

 

[julesrules815]

Tori Praver reminds me alot of Brooklyn Decker. They have basically the same look. Personally, I'd like them to bring Angela Lindvall back, but I don't think it will happen. Cintia would be awesome, but I really don't see them using her. When does the issue come out?

 

[matthaeus123]

It would be great to have Angela back.

 

[Trista]

The issue will come out within the next month to month and a half because I know the special airs in mid-February.

 

[Atelier]

More news:

CHINA: US magazine's swimsuit issue poses test for censors

Promoters of Chinese-language edition of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue hopes authorities won't consider it p*rn*gr*phy
South China Morning Post
Friday, January 19, 2007
By Bill Savadove

Shanghai --- Sports Illustrated magazine will bring its notorious swimsuit issue to the mainland in March for the first time, but the publishers of the Chinese-language edition are hoping photos of scantily clad models won't upset the authorities.

"This is the first time the swimsuit issue has come to China. But we will probably delete some unsuitable content to adapt to the tastes and customs of Chinese readers," editor-in-chief Lin Libo said.

The cover of the US edition, which goes on sale on February 13, shows eight topless models covering themselves.

Teasers promise "Heidi Klum wearing just paint" and "Tennis ace Maria Sharapova as you've never seen her".

China bans anything it considers p*rn*gr*ph*c. Amid growing commercialisation, state-run media frequently runs photos of fashion shows and beauty pageants, while local versions of foreign "lads' magazines" have also appeared.

Mr Lin believes the nation is ready for the racy photos from the US edition.
"This is a healthy magazine showing famous sports stars in swimwear, not p*rn*gr*phy."

The Chinese Sports Illustrated would vet the photos in-house, and Mr Lin denied there would be any additional censorship by the authorities.
The magazine was considering using famous Chinese models and sports stars in future editions.

The first run will go on sale across the mainland on March 2.

Date Posted: 1/19/2007

Source: http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article-eastasia.asp?parentid=61625

So add Heidi to the mix.

 

[matthaeus123]

That sounds like last years issue.

 

[happycanadian]

definitely sounds like last year.

the SI magazine has gone SO downhill since probably 2000 or 2001. i remember when Rebecca Romijn was on the cover, that was the last "great" issue, IMO. they just have a dreadful model selection alot of the time.

i think that the smartest cover girl, for everyone involved, would be KK. this is because it would benefit all 3 sides:

1. Victoria's Secret -- now that Heidi Klum is virtually retired from the company, and Tyra is officially gone, their only big-name girl is Gisele (who, in the mainstream straight-male demographic, is not as popular as Tyra or Heidi). VS needs to have a new big-name, a new super popular supermodel. if Karolina gets the cover of SI, it will up her exposure 10x and bring even more attention to her work for VS. plus, they've invested millions of dollars in KK's contract, so they want her to get as much attention as possible.

2. Sport's Illustrated - They've basically had poor model selection for the past few years and while they used to be THE place for the most successful models to go (or THE place to launch a new supermodel), that hasn't happened since Rebecca Romijn, Laetitia Casta and Heidi Klum (or perhaps Petra Nemcova). Karolina Kurkova is one of the most recognizeable names and faces in the fashion world, and is becoming more and more well known by the general public. putting her on their cover would help draw people who recognize her face, while also piquing the interests of fashion-folk and not to mention the fact that she really has the perfect body for swimsuits. she suits the swimsuit issue perfectly.

3. Karolina Kurkova - not much to say here. it's really rather obvious. KK has her huge contract with VS and she's on her way to becoming as famous as the supermodels before her. landing a SI cover will bring her nothing but positive press and get her into all those men's magazines 100 Hottest lists, which is great publicity and exposure.

 

[jey47key]

maybe the SI editors don't want SI to look like a VS swimsuit catalog or a
mens magazine, so they choose other girls

 

[happycanadian]

well, that's clearly not the case, or they never would've used the most famous swimsuit and lingerie models like Heidi, Tyra, Laetitia, Eva H, Yamila Diaz, Daniela Pestova, etc. all of their most famous models have hugely increased their public recognition and success via the men's mags like GQ, Esquire, etc etc.

also, i'd argue that by using a whole bunch of unknown swimsuit models, who have no previous success in the fashion world, they are more akin to the low-brow men's mags (ie: Maxim, FHM, Stuff) who also each put out a swimsuit issue each year. nobody cares though, because their models aren't famous.

 

[Trista]

More news:



Source: http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article-eastasia.asp?parentid=61625

So add Heidi to the mix.

That was last year's-because last year had the 8 former cover models, Maria S., and Heidi in body paint.

definitely sounds like last year.

the SI magazine has gone SO downhill since probably 2000 or 2001. i remember when Rebecca Romijn was on the cover, that was the last "great" issue, IMO. they just have a dreadful model selection alot of the time.

i think that the smartest cover girl, for everyone involved, would be KK. this is because it would benefit all 3 sides:

1. Victoria's Secret -- now that Heidi Klum is virtually retired from the company, and Tyra is officially gone, their only big-name girl is Gisele (who, in the mainstream straight-male demographic, is not as popular as Tyra or Heidi). VS needs to have a new big-name, a new super popular supermodel. if Karolina gets the cover of SI, it will up her exposure 10x and bring even more attention to her work for VS. plus, they've invested millions of dollars in KK's contract, so they want her to get as much attention as possible.

2. Sport's Illustrated - They've basically had poor model selection for the past few years and while they used to be THE place for the most successful models to go (or THE place to launch a new supermodel), that hasn't happened since Rebecca Romijn, Laetitia Casta and Heidi Klum (or perhaps Petra Nemcova). Karolina Kurkova is one of the most recognizeable names and faces in the fashion world, and is becoming more and more well known by the general public. putting her on their cover would help draw people who recognize her face, while also piquing the interests of fashion-folk and not to mention the fact that she really has the perfect body for swimsuits. she suits the swimsuit issue perfectly.

3. Karolina Kurkova - not much to say here. it's really rather obvious. KK has her huge contract with VS and she's on her way to becoming as famous as the supermodels before her. landing a SI cover will bring her nothing but positive press and get her into all those men's magazines 100 Hottest lists, which is great publicity and exposure.

I would have to agree with you because in addition to that she CAN still do high fashion if she wants to-she did a few NY SS 07 shows-and she is very marketable.

 

[jey47key]

maybe VS and all the mens magazine used the models after they did SI (i'm not sure, but it seems that VS used to get several the girls like Petra or Josie after they did SI, i don't know about older models)

perhaps the SI editors think that why would a customer buy a SI magazine if they have exactly the same girls from a free VS catalog, or from a mens magazine which had others features than the models in swimsuit.

 

[MicheleIman]

Tori Praver reminds me alot of Brooklyn Decker. They have basically the same look. Personally, I'd like them to bring Angela Lindvall back, but I don't think it will happen. Cintia would be awesome, but I really don't see them using her. When does the issue come out?

Tori Praver= Brooklyn Decker? I don't even see the slightest resemblance at all. Tori is a blond hair, blue eye exotic Goddess, Brooklyn is beautiful, but in a California, girl next door way.

But that's just my opinion.

 

[Sloan]

I second Pania Rose...she is a knock out!

 

[MicheleIman]

I liked Pania in the previous one, I wasn't sure at first but she grew on me fast.

 

[julesrules815]

Tori Praver= Brooklyn Decker? I don't even see the slightest resemblance at all. Tori is a blond hair, blue eye exotic Goddess, Brooklyn is beautiful, but in a California, girl next door way.

But that's just my opinion.

I think Tori has a very California look too