Ashley Graham Debuts Own Lingerie Collection on NYFW; Plus-Size Model Sets The World On Fire with her Amazing Catwalk

By Staff Writer

Sep 19 2015, 02:02 AM EDT

Plus-Size Model Ashley Graham gracefully hit the runway and debuted her own line of lingerie during the Spring 2016 Style 360 on September 15, 2016 in New York City. The size-16 model, and candid supporter of the body acceptance movement, partnered with a Canadian retailer, Addition Elle, in launching their Black Orchid holiday collection.

The Ashley Graham Lingerie Collection features laced bras and underwears, kimonos and low-cut teddies. During the fashion show, she hit the runway wearing lacy black cover-up and underwear along with other plus-size models, Paper Mag report.

"I think there're not enough celebrities out there talking about fat roles and cellulite and being a woman who has what society calls imperfections, and I'm happy to be that woman," Graham told Elle during the NYFW. "I'm happy to embrace the women around me and encourage other women to feel comfortable in their skin no matter age, race, or size. I think there's a generation that we really need to start talking to and it's the younger generation."

After the show, Graham took to Instagram her happiness after launching her own line of plus-size lingerie with a hashtag #IamSizeSexy." Meanwhile, she attended the Harper's Bazaar Icons Event in New York on Wednesday, just 24 hours after her product launching fashion show. The 28-year-old brunette donned a stylish black gown with off-shoulder straps. Celebrities including Michelle Rodriguez, Katy Perry and Mariah Carey were also present in the event.

In the past, Graham collaborated with coveted fashion brands including Glamour, Vogue and Latina. Graham along with other fuller-size models such as Candice Huffine, Justine Legault, Sabina Karlsson, Precious Lee, and Georgia Pratt have displayed their support for plus-size retailer Lane Bryant's #PlusIsEqual campaign in Times Square on Monday, Sept.14.

This year, Lane Bryant displayed their models with plus sizes to show Victoria's Secret's 'perfect body' campaign that there's no need to be skinny to be considered beautiful. The brand launched their social media ad, #ImNoAngel.

Ashley Graham Lingerie Collection is available in the U.S. Do you agree with Graham's fight for body acceptance campaign?