‘I want to inspire women’
ASHLEY Graham isn’t afraid to show the world her cellulite on social media instead of perfectly-airbrushed pictures because she wants other women to look at her and feel confident.
The 30-year-old star is arguably the most famous plus-size model in the world and has appeared in countless high-fashion campaigns and landed the prestigious cover for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
Now, the brunette beauty has teamed up with American brand Rag & Bone on their DIY Project to show off their denim collection in a selection of images shot on a Polaroid camera by her husband, Justin Ervin, which means they are completely untouched.
Ashley would rather “empower” women by being honest about her flaws and encourage them to feel comfortable in their clothing.
The Revlon ambassador said: “When I model, I think about how other women will want to look and feel in the clothing that I am wearing. Since I was directing this shoot, I wanted it to be slightly edgy, but still have an approachable look.
“There is a community of women who follow me and other women for positivity, for inspiration, for images that might reflect what they look like. If me posting my cellulite will empower another woman, then I’m going to do that and ignore the haters.”
Ashley wishes she had been more confident to stand up for herself and her ideas sooner in her career. – Bang Showbiz