Kim Kardashian (41) has surprised, shocked and attracted attention a number of times – both with outfits, statements and life updates. One might think that the reality star has done and shown most things, but now she has once again thrown herself into something new.
“It is a great honor and dream to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimwear edition,” the 41-year-old writes, adding that it is something she has had on the list of things she wants to experience.
Motorcycle-inspired
Sports Illustrated writes that the star’s styling was inspired by sporty fashion, motorcycle style and black leather.
Kardashian’s team is said to have worked closely with Balenciaga designer Demna Gvasalia (41).
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“Her appearance was designed to feel futuristic to match the expression Kardashian has had all her life,” the magazine writes.
The star is used to adorning magazine covers, but emphasizes that one has not always seen shapely bodies on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
– I remember Tyra Banks (model, editor’s note) on the front page of Sports Illustrated, and women with shapes, and I remember I think it was so cool, she tells the magazine, according to Us Weekly.
Several other celebrities also adorn this year’s issue of the magazine, including Maye Musk (74), who is the mother of Elon Musk (50).
Kim Kardashian gets a lot of praise for the front page on social media.
Little sister Kylie Jenner (24) is among those who have commented on Instagram, and has left an emoji with heart eyes. Fans, friends and acquaintances alike seem to think it’s a big event.
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“Iconic !!”, comments one user.
“SO COOL! You look completely unreal “, comments another.
Emojis, nice words and congratulations come on the assembly line, and the post has received almost three million likes at the time of writing.