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J amea Byrd (L) andBrielle Anyea (R) walk the runway during the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show During Miami Swim Week At W South Beach Runway at WET poolside lounge at W South Beach on July 14, 2019 in Miami Beach, Florida. The runway was filled with an amazing array of women who stand for important issues . They were wearing socially relevant and body conscious swimwear created by designers who believe in body positivism, sustainability, and inclusivity .

Brielle Anyea

walked for Sports Illustrated Swim for designers who believe in body positivism, sustainability, and inclusivity .

Spotlight Miami Correspondent Bruce Herlitschek

Spotlight Miami Correspondent Bruce Herlitschek

M O D E L S O F C O U R A G E . B O L D . P O W E R F U L . R E- V O L U T I O N A R Y

Model Christie Valdiserri, who has alopecia, a disorder that causes hair loss removed her wig while walking the runway

MODELS CAN CHANGE INDUSTRY ATTITUDES WITH THE HELP OF MOGULS LIKE SWIMSUIT ILLUSTRATED

Model Djaniel Carter, (R) Once a dancer, has been battling anunderlying medical condition that has caused her much pain. Because ofSI it has not stopped her from pursuing her dreams to be a model. Carterwas wheeled onto the runway by SI Swimsuit magazine editor, MJ Day.

M O D E L S O F A L L S H A P E S, S I Z ES, RACES AND AGES

BODY POSITIVISM AND INCLUSION ARE TODAY’S FASHION BUZZWORDS

Model Ashley Alexiss, (L) is a curvy body positive model. She has her own line called Alexiss Swimwear. Her shop provides cute and sexy plussize options and is hailed for its inclusivity.

Halima Aden, (below) is the Somali-American model, who was born in Kenyaat the Kakuma Refugee Camp. She is the first model to wear a hijab andburkini in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Magazine. Her runway walk set theshow abuzz in her custom-designed “burkini” by Cynthia Rowley that read“Don’t Change Yourself, Change the Game.

Spotlight Miami Correspondent Bruce Herlitschek

C A M I L L E K O S T E K Tyra Banks, Alex Morgan And Camille Kostek Are Revealed As Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2019 Cover Models; Each Get Their Own Cover

Spotlight Miami Correspondent Bruce Herlitschek

The First Rookies of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2019 were Camille Kostek and Haley Kalil

M o d e l C a m i l l e K o s t e k - The former Patriots cheerleaderwho has always envisioned herself as an SI Swimsuit model. her uniquehashtag #NeverNotDancing @camillekostek on IG embodies her uniquecharacter and style.

I hope to use my new platform to encourage young women to love their bodies and pursue their dreams.

Spotlight Miami Correspondent Bruce Herlitschek

ON AND OFF THE RUNWAY THE 2019 SWIMSUIT ILLUSTRATED SHOWS FACES OF INCLUSIVENESS

Models : 2019 Model Search Winner, Brooks Nader, 2019 Cover Model Camille Kostek, Halima Aden, Jasmine Sanders, Kate Bock, Robin Holzken, Vita Sidorkina and Model Search Finalists, Ariadna Gutierrez, Ashley Alexiss, Brielle Anyea Cunningham, Christie Valdiserri, Clarissa Bowers, Courtney Smits, Djaniel Carter, Florinda Estrada, Hyun Joo (JooJoo) Hwang, Jamea Byrd, Kathy Jacobs, Katina Taylor, Miki Hamano, Nour Guiga, Salina Jade, Soraya Yd, Tanaye White

Spotlight Miami Correspondent Bruce Herlitschek

Designers: Abruzzo Swim, Acqua De Luxe, Alexiss, Andi Bagus, Antigua Swimwear, Badgley Mischka, Bissy Swim, Boohoo, CALi DREAMiNG, Fashion Nova, For Love and Lemons, Frankies Bikinis, Fredericks of Hollywood, GabiFresh, Kasa Kai, KRELwear, Krewe Du Q, Luli Fama, MegLiz Swimwear, Melao, Meshki, Mikoh, Mira Zadeh, Natasha Tonic, Norma Kamali, Ola Vida Swimwear, O’Neill, Paul and Rade, Poemä Swim, Port de Bras, Siempre Golden, Swimsuits for All and Vitamin A Swim.

Spotlight Miami Correspondent Bruce Herlitschek

THE 2019 SWIMSUIT ILLUSTRATED SHOWS FACES OF INCLUSIVENESS

Models : 2019 Model Search Winner, Brooks Nader, 2019 Cover Model Camille Kostek, Halima Aden, Jasmine Sanders, Kate Bock, Robin Holzken, Vita Sidorkina and Model Search Finalists, Ariadna Gutierrez, Ashley Alexiss, Brielle Anyea Cunningham, Christie Valdiserri, Clarissa Bowers, Courtney Smits, Djaniel Carter, Florinda Estrada, Hyun Joo (JooJoo) Hwang, Jamea Byrd, Kathy Jacobs, Katina Taylor, Miki Hamano, Nour Guiga, Salina Jade, Soraya Yd, Tanaye White ON AND OFF THE RUNWAY

Spotlight Miami Correspondent Bruce Herlitschek

Designers: Abruzzo Swim, Acqua De Luxe, Alexiss, Andi Bagus, Antigua Swimwear, Badgley Mischka, Bissy Swim, Boohoo, CALi DREAMiNG, Fashion Nova, For Love and Lemons, Frankies Bikinis, Fredericks of Hollywood, GabiFresh, Kasa Kai, KRELwear, Krewe Du Q, Luli Fama, MegLiz Swimwear, Melao, Meshki, Mikoh, Mira Zadeh, Natasha Tonic, Norma Kamali, Ola Vida Swimwear, O’Neill, Paul and Rade, Poemä Swim, Port de Bras, Siempre Golden, Swimsuits for All and Vitamin A Swim.

O W N I N G T H I S Y E A R S R E D C A R P E T : 2 0 1 8 S I C O V E R G I R L D A N I E L L E HARRINGTON

SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE FEATURED THIS LOVELY MODEL LAST SEASON WHEN SHE GRACE THE SI COVER. Danielle Harrington is seen here attending the 2019 Sports Illustrated show at the Whotel in Miami. The Compton, CA. native owned it on the cover of last years 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

The model became an overnight sensation after the cover was revealed. She’s also making history as the third black woman to land the coveted spot. Beyoncé was on the 2007 issue, 10 years after Tyra Banks graced the cover Herrington said that seeing Tyra on the cover was what inspired her to pursue modeling. Tyra and Danielle have since become friends and attended the Black Panther premiere together. Since this years cover ia also Tyra, things seem to have come full circle.