KATCHING MY I: Gigi Hadid shows off her incredible figure in see-through bodysuit as she unveils longer hair at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch

Wednesday 17 February 2016

Gigi Hadid shows off her incredible figure in see-through bodysuit as she unveils longer hair at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch

PUBLISHED: 03:50, 17 February 2016 | UPDATED: 11:16, 17 February 2016

She wears next to nothing on the pages of the new Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.

And Gigi Hadid saw no reason to cover up her incredible figure as she attended the issue's launch in New York on Tuesday evening.

The striking 20-year-old flashed the flesh - and her underwear - in a see-through black Julien Macdonald bodysuit.

She finished off her look with a dramatic new hairdo - switching up her usual wavy beach blonde hair for long ombre extensions.

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Super sexy: Gigi Hadid flashed the flesh in a perforated bodysuit at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch in New York City on Tuesday

Leading lady: The 20-year-old finished off her head-turning ensemble with a pair of glossy black heels

While modest in length, Gigi's bodysuit was designed for maximum exposure.

The number was completely skin tight and featured an intricate design that showed off her figure, as well strategically protecting her modesty.

She teamed it with a pair of pointed black Kurt Geiger heels.

Aside from Gigi's eye-catching garment, the model also looked glam with her noticeably longer hair.

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Model of the moment: Hadid put her modelling prowess on display as posed up a storm for photographers

The mane attraction! Striking a flirty pose, Hadid played with the longer length of her new hairdo

It's a sheer thing! Hadid's see-through number featured an intricate design that strategically flashed the flesh while preserving her modesty

Hair today! Hadid's hair was inches longer than it was when she was spotted earlier that same day at a Sports Illustrated bash in New York (L)

Turning around to give a full view of pert derriere, the model playfully whipped her hair through the air.

Gigi also gave plenty of attention towards her gorgeous blemish-free complexion, drawing out her light hazel eyes with a sun kissed hue of eye shadow.

Polishing it off was bronzer blush and nude lipstick.

Flawless: Gigi was at her radiant best with a sun kissed hue of eye shadow and bronzer blush

Best foot forward: The supermodel made sure not to distract from her body-baring outfit by styling it with plain black court heels

Pop of colour: Gigi jazzed up her all-black look by decorating her eye lids with dark pink shadow

Cut it out! Hannah Ferguson turned heads in a revealing black dress that had a cut-outs along the sides

Anything Gigi can do: The 23-year-old model bared her enviable body in the extreme slashed LBD

Skin is in! Chanel Iman put her midriff on display in an off-the-shoulder taupe crop top and coordinating skirt with a thigh-high slit by August Getty Atelier

Leggy lady: The 25-year-old further sexed up her look by adding a pair of caged thigh-high heeled boots

Radiance on the red carpet! Lily Aldridge and current Sports Illustrated cover girl Hailey Clauson had fans in the palm of their hands

It's been non-stop for Gigi and her fellow Sports Illustrated models, who have been attending a series of events all for the swimsuit issue, which is now out for purchase.

Ronda Rousey, Ashley Graham and Hailey Clauson have been unveiled as the cover stars for the 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

In an unusual step by the magazine the women feature on three individual covers which were revealed during a televised event in New York on Saturday.

Posing perfection: Chanel gave a striking expression as she posed up for photographers

Playing with fire! Lily dared to bare in a plunging fire engine red dress with an exposed waistline

It is the first time that three very different body types have been represented by the publication in its annual bikini special.

Moments after the unveiling Rousey said in a press release: 'It's a real honor being part of such a historic issue that really pays homage to different body types of women and not promoting just one cookie cutter image for every woman, but showing that the healthiest version of every body type is the sexiest version out there.

'And I couldn't be happier...I think I was just as honored to get it as to be there in person to watch Ashley's reaction.'

Sealed with a kiss! As the models cosied up for the cameras, Gigi planted a kiss on her gal pal's cheek

Sharing the love: The striking model blew a kiss towards the cameras

Picture perfect: The ladies struck a sweet pose together

Sports Illustrated vet Hannah Ferguson was just one of the many swimsuits models in attendance as well.

The 23-year-old's floor length dress rivalled Gigi's garment, as it too featured cut-outs to expose her hips and long legs.

Hannah's eye-catching garment also flashed some cleavage with a sweetheart neckline and two straps that twisted in the front.

Golden girl! Hannah Davis dazzled in a plunging gold sequin dress with a pair of nude sandal heels

Looks familiar! Kyra Santoro, Nina Agdal, and Ebonee Davis worked their magic in sexy black outfits

A sight to behold: Nina was perfectly polished with her long glossy locks fashioned into loose waves

Thigh-split queen: The former girlfriend of The Wanted's Max George made the most of her heavenly body in a leg-baring gown which featured sheer panelling

Style sister: Samantha Hoopes too favoured a leg-baring frock and the girls flashed some serious flesh

Metallic miss: The 25-year-old Swimsuit Issue star slipped into a sheeny midi dress which made the most of her ample bust

Keeping it classy: Barbara Palvin was a vision of elegance in a black off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood gown

Chanel Iman stayed in skin-baring theme as well.

The stunning model, 25, showed off her bare midriff in a two-piece August Getty Atelier ensemble that featured a taupe off-the-shoulder crop top and coordinating skirt.

The skirt's dramatic thigh-high slit displayed some leg.

Suits you: Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki flashed some leg in a white blazer dress

Business as usual! The 25-year-old sports star displayed her legs as she wore little more than a sexy white coat

Bevy of beauties: Caroline also posed with Hannah and Hailey inside the star-studded venue

Hot stuff! The catwalk queen played with her long gold hair as she stepped out in style

Star bright! Hailey and her fellow Sports Illustrated star Ashley Graham stole the spotlight

Model pin-ups: The girls proudly posed with the brand-new issue of the highly-anticipated magazine

The woman who makes it all possible: Hailey and Ashley posed with the publication's editor - MJ Day

Cover girl: Hailey pouted as she held the new mag - on which she is the chosen cover girl - up to the cameras

Go me: The plus-size model was a vision of confidence as she proudly paraded her curves and the new issue

Fashion stand-outs: Rose Bertram dazzled in a white gown with a woven accent, while Mia Kang wowed in a plunging champagne-hued mini with a sheer skirt

Lily Aldridge was next to sizzle in a hot red dress that was slightly more modest by comparison to the others, yet no doubt turned heads regardless.

The 30-year-old model's ruby red number had a thigh-high slit, plunging neckline, and cut-outs at the waistline.

Last year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition cover girl Hannah Davis glittered in a gold sequin dress with a plunging neckline.

True to theme, the 25-year-old's garment also featured a dramatic slit as well for maximal leg exposure.

Different approaches: As Ashley showed off her curves in a chic LBD, Clauson wore a loose silver tank and slouchy white trousers

Showing what they're made of! The ladies proudly showed off their respective Sports Illustrated covers

Curves in all the right laces: Ashley posed with her hands on her hips to accentuate her hour-glass figure in the bodycon LBD

So seductive: She proved she can keep up with the top models as she put on a sexy display

Never fully dressed: Kyra Santoro was in excitable spirits as she showed off her experimental and risque sense of style

Look who's here! Irina Shayk dazzled in a tiny white dress and gold gladiator style heels

The glam factor! Sofia Resing wowed in a dramatic sapphire blue gown with a sheer skirt and top

Spinning around: The underwear model flashed her knickers as she twirled in her flowing sheer skirt

VERY friendly exes: Leonardo DiCaprio's former girlfriends Kelly Rohrbach and Erin Heatherton cosied up at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch in New York on Tuesday evening, days after he was spotted getting close to a lookalike English TV presenter

Making memories: Kelly flashed a surprised smile as she gestured towards her bronze statue

Coppa feel: Kelly and Erin, both 26, put on a very friendly display with Leo's latest ex playfully grabbing Erin's bodycon-clad behind

White hot: Kelly paraded almost the full length of her supermodel stems as she slipped into a form-flattering short suit which comprised blazer jacket - beneath which she was braless - and a mini skirt