'SI Swimsuit 2016: Breaking Barriers' to premiere on PEN this Monday

Andy Gray | Nov 9, 2016

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Every SI Swimsuit fan dreams of one day being whisked off to paradise for a photo shoot with one of our supermodels. And while we can't quite give you that access, we have the next best thing: SI Swimsuit 2016: Breaking Barriers!

The documentary airs on People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN) Monday, Nov. 14 as a part of PEN’s Sexiest Week Alive and takes you behind the scenes for the making of the 2016 SI Swimsuit Issue. The show details the months-long process that goes into shooting the issue, including everything from Chrissy Teigen's one-of-a-kind bedazzled bikini bottom (above) to Ashley Graham explaining why smaller bikinis fit her best (below). 

Creating a swimsuit issue is hard work, and with Breaking Barriers, viewers will get a first-hand look at all that goes into the issue. To watch, go to people.com/PEN or download the free app on your favorite mobile and connected TV devices.

BONUS: Check out our favorite 2016 SI Swimsuit Photos

Hannah Davis

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Hailey Clauson

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Hannah Ferguson

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Erin Heatherton

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Caroline Wozniacki

Ashley Graham

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Ashley Graham

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Barbara Palvin

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Bo

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Chanel Iman

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Chrissy Teigen

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Emily DiDonato

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Gigi Hadid

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Irina Shayk

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Kate Bock

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Kelly Rohrbach

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Lily Aldridge

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Lindsey Vonn

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Nina Agdal

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Robyn Lawley

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Ronda Rousey

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Rose Bertram

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Samantha Hoopes

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Sofia Resing

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Tanya Mityushina