SI Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day and several models from the magazine, including Livvy Dunne, Lauren Chan, Ellie Thumann, Camille Kostek, Xandra Pohl and Hunter McGrady, lit up the Empire State Building on Wednesday to celebrate the debut of the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
These models joined a ceremonial “flip the switch” event atop the iconic skyscraper, followed by a tour of its world-renowned Observatory Experience. The building was illuminated in cyan.
The annual SI Swimsuit Issue is recognized for showcasing diverse talent and redefining beauty standards, often serving as a launching pad for successful careers in media, fashion and entertainment. The 2025 issue, which also features Salma Hayek Pinault and Jordan Chiles, among others, will hit stands on May 17.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re (L-R) Lauren Chan, Xandra Pohl, Hunter McGrady, Livvy Dunne and Camille Kostek at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re (L-R) Livvy Dunne, Ellie Thumann, Hunter McGrady, Camille Kostek and Xandra Pohl at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re Hunter McGrady at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re Camille Kostek at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re Ellie Thumann at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re Lauren Chan at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re Livvy Dunne at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re Livvy Dunne at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re (L-R) Ellie Thumann, Lauren Chan, Livvy Dunne, MJ Day, Camille Kostek, Xandra Pohl and Hunter McGrady at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re (L-R) Livvy Dunne and Xandra Pohl at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re (L-R) Xandra Pohl, Hunter McGrady, Lauren Chan, Livvy Dunne, Camille Kostek and Ellie Thumann at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re (L-R) Xandra Pohl, Ellie Thumann, Lauren Chan, MJ Day Livvy Dunne, Camille Kostek and Hunter McGrady at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re (L-R) Xandra Pohl, Hunter McGrady, Lauren Chan, Livvy Dunne, Camille Kostek and Ellie Thumann at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.
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SI Swimsuit Models Light Up the Empire State Building
Image Credit: Getty Images for Empire State Re (L-R) Ellie Thumann, Xandra Pohl, Hunter McGrady, Lauren Chan, Livvy Dunne, Camille Kostek and MJ Day at the celebration of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Annual 2025 Issue Debut at The Empire State Building on May 13, 2025, in New York City.