- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Infobox Magazine
title = Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
editor = Diane Smith
image_size = 220px
image_caption = 1964's first swimsuit issue cover
frequency = Yearly
category = Models
company =Sports Illustrated
firstdate = 1964
country = United States
language = English
website = [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/ SI Swimsuit]The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is published annually by "
Sports Illustrated ". It features fashion models wearing swimwear in exotic locales. Inclusion is considered a stick by whichsupermodel s are measured.cite web|url=http://www.slate.com/id/2113612/|title=The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue: An intellectual history|author=Curtis, Bryan|accessdate=2007-11-11|date=2005-02-16 |publisher=Washington Post.Newsweek Interactive Co. LLC|work=Slate] In addition, the issue is a media nexus that in 2005 carried $35 million in advertising. New issues come out around the middle of February or later. First published in 1964, it is credited with making thebikini , invented in 1946, [cite web|url=http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/web/20060705-bikini-swimming-suit-louis-reard-micheline-bernardini-paris-brigitte-bardot.shtml|accessdate=2007-11-13|publisher=American Heritage Inc.|title=60 Years of Bikinis|author=Hoover, Elizabeth D.|date=2006-07-05 ] a legitimate piece of apparel. [cite web|url=http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2006/07/28/sunday_am/doc44bec4c0d94a5233525588.txt|title=The bikini celebrates 60 years|date=2006-07-23 |accessdate=2007-11-13|author=Mendelsohn, Aline|publisher=Lincoln Journal Star] The issue that got the most letters was the 1978 issue. ["Sports Illustrated 50: The Anniversary Book", Rob Fleder, 2005, p.286, ISBN 1-932273-49-2] The best selling issue was the 25th Anniversary Issue withKathy Ireland on the cover in 1989. ["Sports Illustrated 50: The Anniversary Book", Rob Fleder, 2005, p.286, ISBN 1-932273-49-2]Through the years many models, such as
Cheryl Tiegs ,Christie Brinkley ,Paulina Porizkova ,Elle Macpherson ,Rachel Hunter ,Valeria Mazza ,Heidi Klum ,Tyra Banks , andMarisa Miller , have been featured on the cover. Other models within its pages, but not on its cover, includeCindy Crawford ,Stephanie Seymour ,Angie Everhart , andNaomi Campbell . The eight models featured on the cover of the 2006 issue were featured in a coffee-table book called "" (ISBN 978-1-933405-85-8). Photographed byRaphael Mazzucco , and produced by Diane Smith, the unprecedented "reunion shoot" featured 139 pages of unpublished images. In 2006, the issue expanded publishing tohandheld device s. [cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/glogin?URI=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/13/business/media/13sports.html&OQ=_rQ3D1&OP=456aa869Q2FQ3EQ27bBQ3EAcThQ26cc0wQ3Ew44XQ3E4wQ3EQ201Q3EB)hdQ3DbhhQ3EQ23bAd(Q3EQ201hmcQ260hu-0Q23g|title=So Many Models in Bikinis, So Many Ways to See Them|accessdate=2007-11-10|author=Miller, Lia|date=2006-02-13 ] In 2007, the swimsuit issue was first available in China. [cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/04/weekinreview/04barboza.html|title=The People's Republic of Sex Kittens and Metrosexuals|accessdate=2007-11-11|author=Barboza, David|date=2007-03-04 ]The special issue was invented by Sports Illustrated editor
Andre Laguerre to fill the mid-1960s sporting calendar. The story is that he asked a fashion reporter,Jule Campbell , to go on a shoot to fill space, including the cover, with a beautiful model. The first issue in 1964 entailed a cover and a five-page layout. However, Campbell changed the face of modeling, became a powerful figure and molded the issue into a media phenomenon.Athletes in the magazine
Several female athletes have appeared, though not on the cover.
Steffi Graf appeared in 1997. In the 2003 issue, tennis playerSerena Williams and figure skaterEkaterina 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 2005, Olympic gold medallists
Amanda Beard andJennie Finch , along withLauren Jackson andVenus Williams , were featured.Maria Sharapova appeared in an inset on the 2006 cover and had a spread inside.In 2008, NFL cheerleaders appeared for the first time. Teams include the Buccaneers, Chargers, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Falcons, Jaguars, Patriots, Raiders, Redskins and Texans. [ [http://www.foxbusiness.com/article/supermodel-marisa-miller-adorns-cover-2008-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-issue_475383_1.html Supermodel Marisa Miller Adorns the Cover of the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on Newsstands Today! ] ] Race car driver
Danica Patrick appeared in 2008. She was featured in a four-page spread set inSinger Island, Florida . [ [http://www.foxbusiness.com/article/supermodel-marisa-miller-adorns-cover-2008-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-issue_475383_1.html Supermodel Marisa Miller Adorns the Cover of the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on Newsstands Today! ] ]Beyoncé
In spring 2006, Sports Illustrated chose music as the theme for the 2007 issue. Senior editor Diane Smith wanted 10-time
Grammy winner Beyoncé Knowles to pose. [ Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Winter 2007, p.15, Diane Smith, senior editor ] In 2006, Beyoncé launched a swimsuit line under herHouse of Deréon clothing label.Beyoncé Knowles became the first singer to appear on the cover in 2007.Controversy
To many, the magazine is acceptable exhibition of female sexuality not out of place on a
coffee table . Recent editions have mixed the modeling with a tribute to sportsmen. The swimsuit edition is controversial with bothmoralist s who subscribe forsports news content as well as those who feel that the focus on fashion and swimsuit modeling is inappropriate for a sports magazine and the publication of the swimsuit edition has irreparably tarnished SIs sports journalism credibility. Also feminists have expressed that "the Swimsuit Issue promotes the harmful and dehumanizing concept that women are a product for male consumption."fact|date=May 2008 Subscriptions have been canceled by subscribers when it arrives. The 1978 edition, remembered for its fishnet bathing suit made famous by Cheryl Tiegs, resulted in 340 cancellations. "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. Recently, the number of cancellations has declined. Nonetheless, to avoid controversy, its publisherTime Warner , did not deliver the special edition of the magazine to many subscribers in 2007.cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/12/business/media/12mag.html|title=The Swimsuits Were Skimpy, but the Magazine Was Invisible|accessdate=2007-11-10|publisher=The New York Times Company |author=Aspan, Maria|date=2007-03-12 ] 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.Models
The following models appeared in the issue before an accompanying website was developed in 1996:
1978: Christie Brinkley, Maria Joao,
Monique Moura de Carvalho ,Cheryl Tiegs 1979: Christie Brinkley,
Barbara Carrera ,Apollonia van Ravenstein 1980: Christie Brinkley,
Irina Gerasimenko ,Jocelyn Javits ,Bernadette Swann 1981:
Carol Alt , Christie Brinkley,Kelly Emberg ,Lena Kansbod ,Rita Tellone 1982:
Kim Alexis , Carol Alt,Charissa Craig ,Kathryn Redding 1983: Kim Alexis, Carol Alt, Kelly Emberg, Paulina Porizkova,
Hilary Safire , Cheryl Tiegs1984: Kim Alexis, Carol Alt, Kelly Emberg, Kathy Ireland,
Jean Pelton , Paulina Porizkova1985: Kim Alexis, Kathy Ireland,
Elle Macpherson ,Sarah Nursey , Paulina Porizkova,Renee Simonsen 1986:
Jenna de Rosnay , Kelly Emberg, Kathy Ireland, Elle Macpherson,Coco Mitchell , Paulina Porizkova1987:
Karen Alexander , Kim Alexis, Carol Alt, Kathy Ireland, Elle Macpherson,Monika Schnarre , Renee Simonsen1988: Karen Alexander, Kim Alexis, Cindy Crawford, Kathy Ireland,
Estelle Lefébure , Elle Macpherson, Stephanie Seymour1989: Carol Alt,
Sabrina Barnett , Christie Brinkley, Kelly Emberg, Rachel Hunter, Kathy Ireland, Estelle Lefébure, Elle Macpherson, Paulina Porizkova,Ashley Richardson , Stephanie Seymour,Yvette Sylvander ,Yvonne Sylvander , Cheryl Tiegs,Maria von Hartz ,Kara Young 1990: Sabrina Barnett,
Michaela Bercu ,Anna Getaneh , Rachel Hunter, Kathy Ireland, Estelle Lefébure, Elle Macpherson,Judit Masco , Ashley Richardson, Maria von Hartz,Louise Vyent ,Akure Wall ,Roshumba Williams 1991:
Monica Bellucci ,Rosie de la Cruz , Angie Everhart, Rachel Hunter, Kathy Ireland, Elle Macpherson,Judit Masco , Ashley Richardson, Stephanie Seymour, Roshumba Williams1992: Naomi Campbell, Angie Everhart, Kathy Ireland,
Vendela Kirsebom , Judit Masco,Gail O'Neill , Paulina Porizkova, Ashley Richardson, Roshumba Williams,Stacey Williams ,Shana Zadrick 1993: Tyra Banks,
Britta Dubbels , Rachel Hunter, Kathy Ireland, Vendela Kirsebom, Estelle Lefébure, Ashley Richardson,Ingrid Seynhaeve ,Amber Smith , Maria von Hartz, Stacey Williams1994:
Veronica Blume ,Jenny Brunt , Angie Everhart, Rachel Hunter, Kathy Ireland,Kate James , Vendela Kirsebom, Elle Macpherson, Judit Masco,Lana Ogilvie ,Rebecca Romijn , Ingrid Seynhaeve, Amber Smith,Aya Thorgren ,Dara Torres ,Patricia Velasquez , Roshumba Williams, Stacey Williams1995: Angie Everhart,
Yasmeen Ghauri , Vendela Kirsebom,Roberta Little , Judit Masco,Daniela Pestova , Ashley Richardson, Rebecca Romijn, Ingrid Seynhaeve,Talisa Soto , Cheryl Tiegs, Patricia Velázquez,Manon von Gerkan , Stacey WilliamsThe following appeared in the website that has accompanied the print editions since 1996:
1996: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/issues/1996/|title=SI Swimsuit Collection 1996|publisher=Time Inc.A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10] Tyra Banks, Angie Everhart, Kathy Ireland, Valeria Mazza,
Georgianna Robertson , Rebecca Romijn, Ingrid Seynhaeve, Stacey Williams, Manon von Gerkan1997: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/issues/1997/|title=SI Swimsuit Collection 1997|publisher=Time Inc.A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10] Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell,
Laetitia Casta , Yasmeen Ghauri, Steffi Graf,Eva Herzigova , Vendela Kirsebom, Valeria Mazza,Karen Mulder ,Navia Nguyen ,Chandra North ,Karri Poppinga ,Brandi Quinones ,Gabrielle Reece ,Niki Taylor , Stacey Williams1998: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/issues/1998/|title=SI Swimsuit Collection 1998|publisher=Time Inc.A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10] 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: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/issues/1999/|title=SI Swimsuit Collection 1999|publisher=Time Inc.A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10]
Kadra Ahmed-Omar ,Michelle Behennah , Laetitia Casta,Yamila Diaz-Rahi ,Amber Noelle Ehresmann ,Lujan Fernandez , Eva Herzigova, Heidi Klum, Chandra North,Sarah O'Hare ,Andrea Orme , Daniela Pestova,Audrey Quock , Rebecca Romijn,Tamara Spoelder ,Veronica Vařeková 2000: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/issues/2000/|title=SI Swimsuit Collection 2000|publisher=Time Inc.A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10]
Kylie Bax , Michelle Behennah,Elsa Benitez , Laetitia Casta, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Lujan Fernandez,Kristy Hinze ,Malia Jones , Heidi Klum,Melania Knauss , Shakara Ledard,Ana Paula Lemes ,Noemie Lenoir ,Josie Maran ,Carre Otis , Daniela Pestova, Audrey Quock, Gabrielle Reece, Rachel Roberts,Molly Sims , Veronica Varekova,Estella Warren 2001: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/issues/2001/|title=SI Swimsuit Collection 2001|publisher=Time Inc.A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10] Michelle Behennah, Elsa Benitez,
Aurelie Claudel , Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Lujan Fernandez,Janelle Fishman , Heidi Klum, Shakara Ledard,Kim Lemanton , Noemie Lenoir,Shirley Mallmann , Josie Maran, Petra Nemcova, Daniela Pestova, Audrey Quock, Molly Sims,Fernanda Tavares , Veronica Varekova,Amy Wesson 2002: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/issues/2002/|title=SI Swimsuit Collection 2002|publisher=Time Inc.A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10] Ana Beatriz Barros, Elsa Benitez,
Ehrinn Cummings , Yamila Diaz-Rahi,Isabeli Fontana , Bridget Hall,Melissa Keller , Heidi Klum, Shakara Ledard,Vanessa Lorenzo , Josie Maran,Carla Maria , Marisa Miller,Annie Morton , Petra Nemcova, Chandra North, Daniela Pestova, Audrey Quock, Molly Sims, Veronica Varekova2003: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/issues/2003/|title=SI Swimsuit Collection 2003|publisher=Time Inc.A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10] Michelle Alves,
May Andersen , Ana Beatriz Barros, Yamila Diaz-Rahi,Reka Ebergenyi , Isabeli Fontana, Bridget Hall, Melissa Keller, Noemie Lenoir,Juliana Martins , Marisa Miller, Petra Nemcova, Sarah O'Hare, Daniela Pestova, Audrey Quock, Molly Sims, Fernanda Tavares, Jessica White, Serena Williams2004: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/issues/2004/|title=SI Swimsuit Collection 2004|publisher=Time Inc.A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10] May Andersen, Ana Beatriz Barros, Elsa Benitez, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Bridget Hall, Melissa Keller, Anna Kournikova, Noemie Lenoir,
Angela Lindvall , Michelle Lombardo, Marisa Miller, Fernanda Motta, Carolyn Murphy, Petra Nemcova, Daniela Pestova, Frankie Rayder, Molly Sims, Jessica Van Der Steen, Veronica Varekova, Jessica White, Serena Williams2005: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/issues/2005/|title=SI Swimsuit Collection 2005|publisher=Time Inc.A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10] 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, Anne V, Jessica Van Der Steen, Veronica Varekova, Jessica White, Venus Williams2006: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/2006_swimsuit/models/|title=Swimsuit Model Index|publisher=CNN/Sports Illustrated. A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10] 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 White2007: [cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/2007_swimsuit/models/|title=Swimsuit 2007 Model Index|publisher=CNN/Sports Illustrated. A Time Warner Company|accessdate=2007-11-10]
Ana Paula Araujo , Ana Beatriz Barros,Beyoncé Knowles , 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 White2008:
Melissa Baker , Ana Beatriz Barros,Yasmin Brunet ,Tracy Burns ,Erin Carlisle ,Jeisa Chiminazzo ,Janipher Choi ,Larisa Coy ,Marisa Coy ,Michelle Damon ,Anabel Dela Cerna , Brooklyn Decker, Selita Ebanks,Milly Figuereo ,Jessica Gomes ,Quiana Grant ,Ireivy Guerra ,Melissa Haro , Julie Henderson, Heidi Klum,Jarah Mariano , Marisa Miller,Marlina Moreno , Oluchi Onweagba,Christina Parker ,Danica Patrick , Tori Praver, Bar Refaeli, Daniella Sarahyba, Irina Shayk,Jessica Trainham , Anne V,Ingrid Vandebosch ,La La Vasquez , Jessica White,Meghan White On the cover
* 1964 -Babette March
* 1965 -Sue Peterson
* 1966 -Sunny Bippus
* 1967 -Marilyn Tindall
* 1968 -Turia Mau
* 1969 -Jamee Becker
* 1970 - Cheryl Tiegs
* 1971 -Tannia Rubiano
* 1972 -Shelia Roscoe
* 1973 -Dayle Haddon
* 1974 -Ann Simonton
* 1975 - Cheryl Tiegs
* 1976 - Yvette and Yvonne Sylvander
* 1977 - Lena Kansbod
* 1978 - Maria Joao
* 1979 - Christie Brinkley
* 1980 - Christie Brinkley
* 1981 - Christie Brinkley
* 1982 - Carol Alt
* 1983 - Cheryl Tiegs
* 1984 - Paulina Porizkova
* 1985 - Paulina Porizkova
* 1986 - Elle Macpherson
* 1987 - Elle Macpherson
* 1988 - Elle Macpherson
* 1989 - Kathy Ireland
* 1990 - Judit Masco
* 1991 - Ashley (Richardson) Montana
* 1992 - Kathy Ireland
* 1993 - Vendela Kirsebom
* 1994 - Kathy Ireland, Elle Macpherson, and Rachel Hunter
* 1995 - Daniela Pestova
* 1996 - Valeria Mazza and Tyra Banks
* 1997 - Tyra Banks
* 1998 -Heidi Klum
* 1999 - Rebecca Romijn
* 2000 - Daniela Pestova
* 2001 - Elsa Benitez
* 2002 - Yamila Diaz
* 2003 -Petra Němcová
* 2004 - Veronica Varekova; inset Anna Kournikova
* 2005 - Carolyn Murphy; inset Jessica White, Marisa Miller, Yamila Diaz
* 2006 - All-star Past Cover Models: Veronica Varekova, Elle Macpherson,
Rebecca Romijn, Rachel Hunter, Daniela Pestova, Elsa Benitez,
Carolyn Murphy, Yamila Diaz; inset Heidi Klum, Maria Sharapova
* 2007 - Beyoncé Knowles; insetBar Refaeli
* 2008 -Marisa Miller Cover history
Most covers by modelSports Illustrated 50: The Anniversary Book, Rob Fleder, 2005, p.286, ISBN 1-932273-49-2]
First appearances
[ Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Winter 2007, p.37, Diane Smith, Senior Editor ]
Locations
The swimsuit issue was once predominantly shot in one country per year. As the issue has grown in size, the number of locations has also increased.
* 1964 -
Cozumel
* 1965 -Baja California
* 1966 -Bahamas
* 1967 -Arizona
* 1968 -French Polynesia
* 1969 -Puerto Rico
* 1970 -Hawaii
* 1971 -Dominican Republic
* 1972 -Marina del Ray
* 1973 - Bahamas
* 1974 - Puerto Rico
* 1975 -Cancún
* 1976 - Baja California
* 1977 -Maui
* 1978 -Brazil
* 1979 -Seychelles
* 1980 -British Virgin Islands
* 1981 -Florida
* 1982 -Kenya
* 1983 -Jamaica
* 1984 -Netherlands Antilles
* 1985 - Australia
* 1986 -French Polynesia
* 1987 - Dominican Republic
* 1988 -Thailand
* 1989 -Mexico , Seychelles, Kenya,Lake Powell ,Kauai ,St. Barts
* 1990 -The Grenadines ,Windward Islands
* 1991 - Cruise theme -Turks & Caicos ,Bali ,St. Barts
* 1992 - Spain
* 1993 -Alaska ,Florida Keys ,Mackinac Island ,Martha's Vineyard ,Oahu
* 1994 - Pool theme -Southern California ,Colorado , Florida, Bali,Pantelleria ,Sardinia ,St. Maarten , Mexico,Hong Kong
* 1995 -Bermuda ,Costa Rica
* 1996 -South Africa
* 1997 - Bahamas,Monaco ,Venezuela , Mexico,Malibu
* 1998 - Equator theme -Maldives , Kenya,Indonesia ,Galápagos Islands ,Ecuador
* 1999 -Necker Island ,Guana Island
* 2000 - Pacific theme -Malaysia , Oahu, Maui, Mexico
* 2001 -Tunisia , Greece, Italy, Bahamas, Las Vegas
* 2002 - Latin theme - Mexico,Guatemala , Costa Rica, Brazil,Argentina ,Spanish Harlem
* 2003 -Barbados , Kenya,Turkey , Florida Keys, Colorado,Vietnam ,Grenada
* 2004 -Montauk, New York ,Saranac Lake, New York ,Mississippi ,Wyoming , Arizona,Iowa
* 2005 - Bahamas,Honduras ,Croatia ,Chile , Thailand, Costa Rica,Belize
* 2006 -Hollywood ,Tahiti , Las Vegas,Colombia , Bahamas,Palm Springs
* 2007 - Music theme - Florida,Memphis, Tennessee , Jamaica, Brazil, Maui,Grambling, Louisiana , Los Angeles, Arizona,Cleveland, Ohio
* 2008 -St. Petersburg, Russia ,Singer Island, Florida ,St. John's ,Maui ,Nicaragua ,Cayman Islands ,Turks & Caicos ,Israel In 2008, the swimsuit edition held its first photo shoot in Russia. The photo shoots also took place in and around St. Petersburg at a number of locations such as Grand Hotel Europe, the Ice Breaker Crasin, Russian Standard Vodka distillery and the Avtovo Russian Circus. The models were photographed wearing the Ponahalo diamond necklace, a 295-(total) carat necklace valued at $14 million, the most expensive item in the issue. [ [http://www.foxbusiness.com/article/supermodel-marisa-miller-adorns-cover-2008-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-issue_475383_1.html Supermodel Marisa Miller Adorns the Cover of the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on Newsstands Today! ] ]
References
External links
* [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/ SI.com]
* [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/2008_swimsuit/ SI.com - SI Swimsuit 2008]
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