Thousands Of ‘Vulnerable’ Photos Of SI Swimsuit Models In Various “States Of Undress” Go Missing

Some things really do have to be seen to be understood.

A collection of intimate Polaroids showcasing some of the world’s top models in various stages of undress has mysteriously vanished , leading to heated speculation about their whereabouts online.

The images were property of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Magazine , and featured numerous high-profile figures like Gigi Hadid, Kim Kardashian, Martha Stewart, Kate Upton, Brittany Mahomes, Gayle King, Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Irina Shayk, Emily Ratajkowski, Megan Thee Stallion, Christie Brinkley, Chrissy Teigen, Kim Petras, and Ashley Graham.

The content reportedly went missing after Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a brand management company, licensed the magazine to Arena Group for a 10-year period, following their acquisition of the brand from its previous owner Time Inc. in 2018.

Sources inside Sports Illustrated affirm that the items are not missing, but instead being held hostage by Arena Group, which has repeatedly refused to return them.

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The images, which were never meant for public viewing, depict the models and celebrities in what was described as “vulnerable” poses. The shots include intimate details that would typically be censored in the final publication.

Page Six states that these elements are “exposed nipples, wardrobe malfunctions, and parts hanging out,” further explaining that models only ever expected the all-female editorial staff to handle those photographs.