SI Swimsuit model challenges Victoria's Secret in provocative photo shoot
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Ella Halikas previously made a splash in the 2021 issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit when she was photographed by Yu Tsai. She went viral on TikTok with her new body positive shoot.
"I thought we [needed] to shoot and recreate a Victoria’s Secret fashion show catwalk, but on my body with my lingerie," Halikas told Fox News Digital. The model pointed out she was inspired by veteran Angels Adriana Lima and Candice Swanepoel. Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.
"It’s refreshing… like, that is what a size 14 healthy, normal body looks like in lingerie, rocking it in public mind you, which is so scary to do, but it took a lot of confidence," said Halikas. "But what was really cool was just seeing how supportive everyone was watching it. They were cheering me on, taking photos of me. That kept me going throughout the shoot."
Halikas recalled "blacking out" as she strutted down the street in broad daylight rocking lace, feathers and not much else.