Overview
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, which staged its launch at the Hard Rock Hotel New York on Thursday, May 14, unveiled the 2026 issue with a red‑carpet party and VIP reception.
- Tiffany Haddish, Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English front the new covers, with shoots in Loreto by James Macari, Botswana by Ruven Afanador and Montauk by Ben Watts.
- A packed guest list brought added star power, with Olivia Dunne, Brooks Nader, Nina Agdal, Molly Sims, Bethenny Frankel and others walking the carpet, according to Page Six and event photos.
- Party highlights included MJ Day naming Ilona Maher the 2025 Rookie of the Year during the festivities and a surprise performance from rapper Fetty Wap for the crowd.
- SI says this year’s package features 34 models and multiple covers, with red‑carpet styling and credited collaborators used to drive the launch across platforms.