Livvy Dunne & More at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Launch Party 2025

Cover models Livvy Dunne, Salma Hayek, Jordan Chiles and Lauren Chan joined more women featured in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue to celebrate the magazine’s launch at the Hard Rock Times Square in New York City on Thursday, ahead of the issue hitting stands on Saturday.

The 38 women posed in a range of swimwear in scenic locales around the world in the new issue, from Jamaica to Switzerland. For the launch celebration in New York, attendees left swimwear behind in lieu of more formal outfits, with brands like Stella McCartney and Gucci represented at the venue.

Below, WWD takes a look at some of the ensembles on display at the event.

Dunne opted for a seafoam green ensemble including a strapless minidress crafted from a material with an ultra-glossy finish; the fabric gathered and folded, creating textural intrigue. The gymnast and TikTok star paired the dress with matching strappy sandal heels.

Hayek displayed a maximalist Gothic look with a black dress featuring a fitted lacy bodice and sheer lacy sleeves as well as a voluminous skirt with feathery fringe. The dress was accompanied by black satin platform pumps from Amina Muaddi featuring a pointed-toe and soaring heel.

Styled by Wayman and Micah, Jordan Chiles showcased an asymmetric black dress from Stella McCartney featuring a sheer skirt with a waist-high slit. A bandeau top was part of the look as well, while a stretch of fabric reached diagonally across the body creating a one-shoulder design. The Olympic gymnast went with black pointed-toe pumps from Christian Louboutin to round out her look.

Styled by Margot Zamet, Henning founder Lauren Chan modeled a sparkling black mesh dress from Mitiliane Couture. The garment was fitted at the bodice and transitioned into a floor-length column skirt; sheer cutouts were included at the sides of the dress. Her black pointed-toe heels came from Naturalizer.

Alix Earle went with a Gucci by Tom Ford dress for the occasion. She modeled a long-sleeve, floor-length black dress with a deep V-neck reaching the mid-abdomen region. A black and gold belt adorned the the waist while a thin horizontal strip of fabric was featured below the collar bone.