01of 10Hailey Clauson for ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’James Macari / Sports IllustratedHailey Clauson, 28, is no stranger toSports Illustrated Swimsuit. In fact, in 2016, she was one of the magazine’s cover stars in her third year as part of the swim special.The model, who’s also worked with high-end designers like Gucci, Jean Paul Gaultier, Versace and Diane von Furstenberg, has also taken on the role of creative director and co-owner at the modeling agency Margaux. In this role, she’s looking to create a safe space for models and champion age, body, culture, sexuality and gender identity inclusivity.Ahead, Clauson takes PEOPLE inside her dreamy photoshoot day withSports Illustrated Swimsuit, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at everything that went into this year’s spread. See it all — in her own words!
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Hailey Clauson for ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’
James Macari / Sports Illustrated
Hailey Clauson, 28, is no stranger toSports Illustrated Swimsuit. In fact, in 2016, she was one of the magazine’s cover stars in her third year as part of the swim special.
The model, who’s also worked with high-end designers like Gucci, Jean Paul Gaultier, Versace and Diane von Furstenberg, has also taken on the role of creative director and co-owner at the modeling agency Margaux. In this role, she’s looking to create a safe space for models and champion age, body, culture, sexuality and gender identity inclusivity.
Ahead, Clauson takes PEOPLE inside her dreamy photoshoot day withSports Illustrated Swimsuit, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at everything that went into this year’s spread. See it all — in her own words!
02of 10Fitting Polaroids!Courtesy Hailey Clauson"The night before the shoot I try on a bunch of swimsuits. They usually narrow down the looks in half, so we only shoot our favorite swimsuits. I love that they still do the fitting photos on a Polaroid camera. The fitting is always so much fun! It’s just me and some the team fromSI. Lots of laughing and fun!"
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Fitting Polaroids!
Courtesy Hailey Clauson
“The night before the shoot I try on a bunch of swimsuits. They usually narrow down the looks in half, so we only shoot our favorite swimsuits. I love that they still do the fitting photos on a Polaroid camera. The fitting is always so much fun! It’s just me and some the team fromSI. Lots of laughing and fun!”
03of 10A Warm WelcomeCourtesy Hailey Clauson"After a two-hour drive with non-stop rain, we arrived to our shoot location. The sun was out and we were greeted with fresh juice and coconuts. It was a perfect start to the day!"
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A Warm Welcome
“After a two-hour drive with non-stop rain, we arrived to our shoot location. The sun was out and we were greeted with fresh juice and coconuts. It was a perfect start to the day!”
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Ready, Set, Glam!
05of 10'90s Bombshell VibesCourtesy Hailey Clauson"Hair and makeup ready! Adam Maclay did the hair and he did not disappoint. We were going for Brigette Bardot meets ’90s Pamela Anderson vibes. For hair, Adam and I love to useRené Furterer products: Style Blowout Balm, Style Finishing Spray, Style Texture Spray."
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’90s Bombshell Vibes
“Hair and makeup ready! Adam Maclay did the hair and he did not disappoint. We were going for Brigette Bardot meets ’90s Pamela Anderson vibes. For hair, Adam and I love to useRené Furterer products: Style Blowout Balm, Style Finishing Spray, Style Texture Spray.”
06of 10Behind the ScenesCourtesy Hailey Clauson"On set with photographer James Macari while listening to ’90s hip-hop — the vibe on set is so much fun! There is a huge team behind the images you see in the magazine. I did not wake up like this! LOL! Fun fact: James shot mySI Swimsuitcover back in 2016."
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Behind the Scenes
“On set with photographer James Macari while listening to ’90s hip-hop — the vibe on set is so much fun! There is a huge team behind the images you see in the magazine. I did not wake up like this! LOL! Fun fact: James shot mySI Swimsuitcover back in 2016.”
07of 10Dream TeamCourtesy Hailey Clauson"Taking a golf cart to our next shot! Having the best time with the best crew — Tracy, Adam, Margot fromSports Illustrated, andSI Swimsuiteditor in chief MJ Day."
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Dream Team
“Taking a golf cart to our next shot! Having the best time with the best crew — Tracy, Adam, Margot fromSports Illustrated, andSI Swimsuiteditor in chief MJ Day.”
08of 10Selfies and SnacksCourtesy Hailey Clauson"Getting in some selfies between shots! Got to get that content when I can! I’m also snacking on my favorite Hu Kitchen dark chocolate bars and Simple Mills crackers that are made with almond flour. So good!"
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Selfies and Snacks
“Getting in some selfies between shots! Got to get that content when I can! I’m also snacking on my favorite Hu Kitchen dark chocolate bars and Simple Mills crackers that are made with almond flour. So good!”
09of 10Tropical ParadiseCourtesy Hailey Clauson"I can’t get over how amazing this location in Tropicalia, Dominican Republic, was! We were lucky enough to have a private beach completely to ourselves."
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Tropical Paradise
“I can’t get over how amazing this location in Tropicalia, Dominican Republic, was! We were lucky enough to have a private beach completely to ourselves.”
10of 10That’s a Wrap!Courtesy Hailey Clauson"That’s a wrap! Here is a little selfie with MJ Day. I have known MJ since I was 18 years old and we have traveled all around the world shootingSports Illustrated. I am so thankful for all the amazing memories we share together."
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That’s a Wrap!
“That’s a wrap! Here is a little selfie with MJ Day. I have known MJ since I was 18 years old and we have traveled all around the world shootingSports Illustrated. I am so thankful for all the amazing memories we share together.”
source: people.com
