October 21, 200816 yr ^ I don't think you can say SI's been taken over by celebs simply because Beyonce had the 2007 cover. The SISE has always featured non-models (athletes, cheerleaders, etc.) and probably always will, but models have always been the majority and undeniable focal point of each issue and I highly doubt a non-model getting the cover will happen again (especially considering how the Beyonce cover was basically trashed all over the internet).In fact, I would give SI the edge over VS, not only because they seem more willing to use a variety of women (black, asian, etc.), but also because the SISE is far more about the models than swimsuits, which gets the names of even the rookies out in the public in a way that only happens with VS if you're an Angel.
October 21, 200816 yr ^ Oh believe me, everyone in this thread thought Marisa had more than earned the 2007 cover (and probably 2004, 2005, and 2006, too ), so to see Beyonce on it instead did more than annoy many of us. In fact, I believe my first post on BZ was anger about this happening. I do worry about the future of SI though, since there's no model that comes close to matching Marisa's popularity in the swimsuit issues to replace her when she leaves - maybe SI will have to resort to celebs more on the cover. Which is why they should give her the cover in 2009.
October 22, 200816 yr Which is why they should give her the cover in 2009. Absolutely. The cover must be hers. Period.
October 22, 200816 yr Sure i would love if she got the cover again next yr...i think in terms of popularity atm your right Marisa is the only really well known girl of SI. I would say Tori Praver is becoming more well known but its not the same
October 22, 200816 yr Absolutely. The cover must be hers. Period. The only problem is the SISE's current editor-in-chief has yet to ever give an individual model the cover twice. Someone should write her a letter to convince her to do it for Marisa, since it's their best business decision. Sure i would love if she got the cover again next yr...i think in terms of popularity atm your right Marisa is the only really well known girl of SI. I would say Tori Praver is becoming more well known but its not the same ^ I don't really think Tori will ever be big for SI - she's pretty, but so flat-chested I wonder why SI even uses her. They're best bets are probably Bar Refaeli and Brooklyn Decker. The most publicity either has gotten came from who they're dating, but it's more than other SI models have gotten and they both have that super-curvy physique men want to see. Maybe Marisa should try and endorse one. Brooklyn!
October 22, 200816 yr Absolutely. The cover must be hers. Period. The only problem is the SISE's current editor-in-chief has yet to ever give an individual model the cover twice. Someone should write her a letter to convince her to do it for Marisa, since it's their best business decision. Sure i would love if she got the cover again next yr...i think in terms of popularity atm your right Marisa is the only really well known girl of SI. I would say Tori Praver is becoming more well known but its not the same ^ I don't really think Tori will ever be big for SI - she's pretty, but so flat-chested I wonder why SI even uses her. They're best bets are probably Bar Refaeli and Brooklyn Decker. The most publicity either has gotten came from who they're dating, but it's more than other SI models have gotten and they both have that super-curvy physique men want to see. Maybe Marisa should try and endorse one. Brooklyn! Wow! I have to disagree, of course, about Tori. It isn't all about boobs, you know. IMHO, there is so much more to modeling than being a Pin-Up Girl. No doubt, Marisa makes a very good pinup girl. I know sooooooo many guys who think Tori is definitely tops and it has nothing to do with boobs..She has that "something" that so many guys AND girls like to see. To say she is flatchested is actually insulting to so many gorgeous, gorgeous models..... :evil: It's also an insult to other women who don't have all those boobs... It also has nothing to do with if you are dating someone or not, like Bar. It's about the whole package and a real appreciation of beautiful women. They come in all sizes and shapes. That's just my opinion and you are surely welcome to yours. Anyway, here are some photos for you Marisa fans........
October 22, 200816 yr Oh damn, I was just about to post those pics! But thanks! Here is at least the first page of the interview from Complex's November issue - it says there's a second page, but it's the same as the first Miller's Dressing...Or lack thereof. The woman who put the "i-i-i!" back in "bikini" is as stunning as ever. The only difference now is MARISA's got the complex stamp of approval. You know Marisa Miller, right? You know she’s the body-painted goddess on the cover of the last Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, and you know she’s the capo of the Victoria’s Secret Angels (the Bird Gang of our dreams). But did you know she’s a dedicated surfer whose aunt used to ride on the pro tour? Or that she lists OutKast and Jane’s Addiction among her favorite groups? The truth is, we didn’t know this stuff either. But not long ago, we spent an afternoon hanging out with Marisa on a rooftop in Manhattan’s Lower East Side - us drinking PBRs and her generally being a down-ass chick (our legal department had to stop her from pelting hipsters with water balloons from the sixth floor). Along the way, we also learned she’s the nicest globe-trotting millionaire supermodel we’ve ever met. So nice, in fact, that we dispensed with almost all of the immature questions we were planning to ask her. Almost. So, we’ve been hanging out all day, and we couldn’t help but notice you’re really, really…nice. You realize that kind of messes up your image, right? Marisa Miller: Why? Because a guy can always say, “That Marisa Miller, she’s hot and all, but she brains her assistants with cell phones and castrates gerbils, and I could never be with somebody like that.” The fact that you’re actually nice kind of does away with all the excuses. Marisa Miller: [Laughs.] You know what? That’s how it should be. I think people should be nice. That’s always funny to me, when people say, “You’re so nice." I feel like why shouldn’t I be? That shouldn’t be a good trait; it should be the standard. Is there anything that brings out your mean side? Marisa Miller: I wouldn’t say I get mean; I think with my job I’m mostly exhausted. If I’m tired and hungry and jet-lagged, I might get a little grumpy. [Laughs.] I have a bad mood like everyone else, but I don’t think I’m a mean-spirited person. Maybe your secret violent side comes out during pillow fights with the other Victoria’s Secrets girls? Marisa Miller: [Laughs.] I’m definitely a competitive person when it comes to sports, but not with women. I’d much rather lift girls up than bring them down. So, you guys do have pillow fights! Although “lift girls up” makes it sound like you might be more of a wrestler. Marisa Miller: [Laughs.] Not in the way you guys want to think. Honestly, we generally work solo a lot. But the times we do PR dates, or when we did the fashion show all together, it’s really fun because we all get to hang out. There is that perception that all models are catty and backstabbing, though. Is there any truth to that? Marisa Miller: Of course you hear things, but I haven’t had those things happen to me. But everybody is different. You are your own person. So, I think you can bring a lot of that stuff on, too. It’s important to be grounded and be appreciative. Link There's a vid there maybe Pink can grab.
October 22, 200816 yr VS Christmas 2008 commercial - credit to adrianaflima forums and Bahian Marisa appears there too therefore thought id post it here as well Wish there were more of Marisa though...
October 22, 200816 yr Thanks for the video link , Matt. Arghhh I cant watch it tho , it doesnt load for me. Someone special please cap the video :):):)
October 22, 200816 yr ^ You're welcome, Julia! And thanks for the commercial. Who new the "return to glamour" also meant the "complete abandonment of sexy"? Yeah, it's a shame you only get a glimpse of Marisa.
October 22, 200816 yr Wow! I have to disagree, of course, about Tori. It isn't all about boobs, you know. IMHO, there is so much more to modeling than being a Pin-Up Girl. No doubt, Marisa makes a very good pinup girl. I know sooooooo many guys who think Tori is definitely tops and it has nothing to do with boobs..She has that "something" that so many guys AND girls like to see. To say she is flatchested is actually insulting to so many gorgeous, gorgeous models..... :evil: It's also an insult to other women who don't have all those boobs... It also has nothing to do with if you are dating someone or not, like Bar. It's about the whole package and a real appreciation of beautiful women. They come in all sizes and shapes. That's just my opinion and you are surely welcome to yours. I don't see where you're getting this idea that I'm dismissing Tori outright. As a model in general, I have nothing against her and easily agree that it's not anywhere near being all about breasts in most modeling, but in terms of the SISE, w/o boobs, she just doesn't have the ideal physique for swimsuits, and I'll say the same thing about all those gorgeous models who would be insulted at the claim because it's the truth and they'd be naive to think it's a bad thing in today's fashion industry. I mean, how many busty models do you see with big beauty contracts? And high-profile modeling has A LOT to do with who you're dating - and for models like Bar, it's nearly everything: her thread should practically be named "Leo's other thread." But using another example, if you go to Google Trends and put in Miranda Kerr's name, it shows her big increase in popularity coincides almost exactly to the announcement that she's dating Orlando Bloom. Coincidence? Not in the slightest. Which is why I have more respect for models like Marisa who never have to resort to famous boyfriends for publicity.
October 22, 200816 yr Absolutely. The cover must be hers. Period. The only problem is the SISE's current editor-in-chief has yet to ever give an individual model the cover twice. Someone should write her a letter to convince her to do it for Marisa, since it's their best business decision. Sure i would love if she got the cover again next yr...i think in terms of popularity atm your right Marisa is the only really well known girl of SI. I would say Tori Praver is becoming more well known but its not the same ^ I don't really think Tori will ever be big for SI - she's pretty, but so flat-chested I wonder why SI even uses her. They're best bets are probably Bar Refaeli and Brooklyn Decker. The most publicity either has gotten came from who they're dating, but it's more than other SI models have gotten and they both have that super-curvy physique men want to see. Maybe Marisa should try and endorse one. Brooklyn! Wow! I have to disagree, of course, about Tori. It isn't all about boobs, you know. IMHO, there is so much more to modeling than being a Pin-Up Girl. No doubt, Marisa makes a very good pinup girl. I know sooooooo many guys who think Tori is definitely tops and it has nothing to do with boobs..She has that "something" that so many guys AND girls like to see. To say she is flatchested is actually insulting to so many gorgeous, gorgeous models..... :evil: It's also an insult to other women who don't have all those boobs... It also has nothing to do with if you are dating someone or not, like Bar. It's about the whole package and a real appreciation of beautiful women. They come in all sizes and shapes. That's just my opinion and you are surely welcome to yours. Anyway, here are some photos for you Marisa fans........ Pretty...thanks!
October 23, 200816 yr ^ Thanks But where is part 2??? EDIT: I cannot play the video Double Edit: NM, I got it to play
October 23, 200816 yr Here's the video http://rapidshare.com/files/156640276/Mari...oot-_Part_1.flv Thank you very much !
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