Wearing her own lingerie line, model Ashley Graham made her New York Fashion Week debut.
The curvy 27 year-old walked the catwalk in a series of stunning undergarments designed by herself after she found a need in the market.
“For the longest time I could find supportive bras and I could find sexy bras, but never both,” she told US Today.
“I wanted to create a line that did both and made [women] feel beautiful.”
Graham, size 16, was the first plus-sized model to appear in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and is an avid supporter of confidence at every size.
“A lot of females — of all ages — come to me for advice on how to gain confidence,” she said. “There aren’t many women talking about their imperfections like I am, and I’m happy to be that voice telling women, ‘Hey, it’s OK to have cellulite. It’s natural!’
“Think and speak positively about your body and other women’s bodies,” Graham added. “And never compare yourself to someone else. There is no right size and there is no wrong size. We are all built differently, and that’s a good thing! Celebrate and embrace your differences.”
The line is available through Canadian retailer Addition Elle.
