MELBOURNE, Fla. – She was this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover girl -- for the second year in a row.
And she has graced numerous other covers, including Vogue, Elle and the just-out October issue of Vanity Fair, a special 100th year anniversary issue in which she does a Marilyn Monroe-inspired look, photographed by Annie Leibovitz.
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Now, on Wednesday, Kate Upton, of Melbourne, will pick up the 2013 Model of the Year trophy at the 10th Annual Style Awards in New York City, Local 6 News partner Florida Today reported.
The event kicks off New York Fashion Week. Nicole Richie will host the evening's festivities. Other honorees include Zac Posen, Rachel Zoe and Victor Cruz.