SI Swimsuit 2017 Launch Week Diary: Day 2

SI Staff | Feb 17, 2017

Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

SI Swimsuit is in Houston to promote the launch of the 2017 issue. The week got off to a strong start (read the Diary from Day 1) and everyone was looking forward to partying in Texas. We left NYC at 11 p.m. Thursday night and took a private plane to Houston, where we arrived around 3 a.m. But who needs sleep? SI Swimsuit launch only comes around once a year and there's plenty of time to rest on Sunday. 

Autograph time! Nina and Kelly are ready.

So is Ashley.

Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Nina felt bad for Ashley and her table of one, so she came over to join her.

Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Yup, more autographs, this time Hailey and Kate.

Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Meanwhile Myla was outside cooking up a storm at a Mexican food truck.

Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Robyn takes over the grill.

Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

I wish all chefs looked like Mia Kang.

Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Yes Kate, you look amazing this year.

Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

This is what happens when you spend too much time signing autographs.

Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

BONUS: See more photos from Day 2 in Houston!

Mia Kang :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Nina Agdal :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Ashley Graham :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Myla Dalbesio :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Nina Agdal :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Kate Bock :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Autograph table :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Hailey Clauson :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Bianca Balti :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Ashley Graham :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Mia Kang :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Robyn Lawley :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Hair and Makeup Room :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

:: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Robyn Lawley :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Christie Brinkley and John Legend :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

John Legend and Kate Upton :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Robyn Lawley :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Samantha Hoopes :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Aly Raisman and MJ Day :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Kate Bock :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Miguel :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Ashley Graham and Yu Tsai :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Hannah Ferguson and fan :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne

Kate Upton and fans :: Photo by Taylor Ballantyne