Martha Stewart brought cover-star energy to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party on Thursday in New York City, wearing a golden Jenny Packham gown from the designer’s fall 2021 ready-to-wear collection.
The long-sleeve number featured gold and bronze starburst sequins along with gathered fabric near her torso.
Prada shoes and Harry Winston jewelry completed her ensemble.
Stewart appears on the cover of the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, which includes other stars Kim Petras, Megan Fox and Brooks Nader. At 81, Stewart is the oldest to ever grace the cover.
In the photos, the entrepreneur can be seen wearing a metallic one-piece swimsuit with a black border, a statement red one-piece with a plunging neckline and a white swimsuit with a beige kimono overtop.
“My motto has always been: ‘when you’re through changing, you’re through,’ so I thought, why not be up for this opportunity of a lifetime? I hope this cover inspires you to challenge yourself to try new things, no matter what stage of life you are in. Changing, evolving and being fearless — those are all very good things, indeed,” part of Stewart’s Instagram caption read on Tuesday.
Martha Stewart is a widely known television personality, writer and businesswoman. She started her career as a model, for brands including Clairol and Chanel, and had a contract with Ford Models.