Kate Upton Favors Romantic Details in Chantilly Lace Dress for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2024 Launch Party
Kate Upton kept things black at the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party, held at the Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday in New York City. The model wore a black Dolce & Gabbana “Pizzo” chantilly lace midi dress with a bustier-style bodice. She layered the sheer dress over a satin bodysuit.
Upton wore the dress with a black stiletto sandal featuring a bow across the toe and a simple ankle strap as well as a silver necklace and earrings. The satin bow sandals are also from Dolce & Gabbana.
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Upton was one of about 30 stars to shoot for the three group covers of the issue. In addition to the group cover, Upton was one of four stars to receive a solo cover.
SI’s 2024 Swimsuit Issue roster also includes Gayle King, Chrissy Teigen, Tyra Banks, Martha Stewart, Brittany Mahomes and Olivia Dunne. Upton’s first cover of the Swimsuit Issue was in 2011. She has covered the issue five times since.
The mother of one recently also wore a black dress with sheer pumps to the 2024 Disney Upfronts.
After fronting campaigns for brands like Donna Karan, Upton is set to host the upcoming Hulu fashion design competition show “Dress My Tour.” On it, 11 fashion designers will compete to create ensembles for music stars like Paula Abdul, JT, French Montana and JoJo Siwa. Judges will include Emmy-winning Marina Toybina as well as creative director and choreographer Laurieann Gibson.
Launch Gallery: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2024 Official Launch Party With Brittany Mahomes, Kate Upton, Gayle King & More [PHOTOS]
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