15 Feb Sports Illustrated’s 2018 Swimsuit Issue Featured Its First Unedited Photos And The Results Are Sizzling

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is published annually, and what a wonderful time of year it is. Execs of the publication typically go to great lengths to ensure that the steamy photos, which are usually taken in exotic locations, are edited and retouched to perfection, and that any “blemishes” on the models are taken out.

But the magazine has now made an unprecedented move by including its first-ever unedited photos in the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Not to mention the fact that every single photo was shot by female photographers. Talk about a step forward!

This year, beautiful models of a wider variety of backgrounds, shapes and sizes were featured in the highly anticipated annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Included in the issue are four returning models, five mothers, five internationally renowned athletes, four authors, six amateur models and 12 rookies.

And for the first time in a while, a black model has been chosen to feature on the cover of this year’s edition. In fact, she is the third black model, after Tyra Banks and Beyoncé, to be given the honor.

Despite the fact that the magazine has only ever worked with three black cover models, and the fact that the 2018 cast only includes two plus-size models – Kate Wasley and Hunter McGrady – this edition is being called their most diverse edition ever.

1. Kate Upton

After starting her modeling career back in 2008, this veteran Sports Illustrated model has been doing what she does best for a whole decade.

Kate had her debut cover in 2011 and was even named “Rookie Of The Year” as a result. Kate has also appeared in the 2012, 2013, the 2017 issues, and, of course, the 2018 edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. And they just keep getting better and better.

2. Lais Ribeiro

Stunning Brazilian-born Victoria’s Secret model, Lais Ribeiro, was snapped by Ben Watts in the Bahamas. Her colorful bikini, designed by Ola Vida, really doesn’t leave much to the imagination…

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