In this case, we really mean going behind the scenes. You’re welcome. On Thursday, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit posted on its Instagram a TBT video from this year’s swimsuit photoshoot in the Dominican Republic. In this clip, rookie SI swimwear model and LGBTQ+ advocate, Josephine Skriver shows off her assets, while posing on the beach during sunset.
The video shows Josephine, rocking a black bikini standing underneath a palm tree. According to SI Swim‘s caption, the video was produced during the evening “golden hour” at Sublime Samana Hotel and Residences.
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Skriver was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. She was scouted to model as a teenager during a trip to NYC and pursued a career in at home in Denmark before beginning her international work.
Josephine’s NYFW debut was in February 2011, when she walked for Calvin Klein and Rag & Bone. She also walked in Milan and Paris that season for designers like Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Balenciaga.
Since then, Josephine has modeled in campaigns for Armani, Balmain, Gucci, Max Mara, Tom Ford and more. She’s appeared in a variety of editorial spreads in publications like Vogue, Vogue Italia, VogueGermany, V, Dazed, W Magazine, and Interview, just to name a few.
In 2013, Josephine walked her first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and was named an official “Angel” by Victoria’s Secret in 2016.
But her beauty is more than skin-deep. Josephine is well known for being an advocate for global LGBTQ+ rights. She was raised by a lesbian mother and a gay father, and is outspoken about her upbringing. Since going public about her unique upbringing, she has been involved with organizations like Stonewall Initiative, Family Equality Council and COLAGE.
SI Swim’s post has accumulated more than 140,000 views and nearly 300 comments in under a day.
SOURCE: Sports Illustrated Swim
