WASHINGTON — Curvaceous Ashley Graham will make some history in the upcoming Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
The plus-sized model will be featured in the magazine’s first plus-size ad, when it comes out Feb. 9.
Graham will wear a black string bikini in an ad for swimwear company SwimsuitsForAll. The bikinis in the Swim Sexy line range from size 10 through 34.
The campaign featuring Graham is called #curvesinbikinis.
“I know my curves are sexy and I want everyone else to know that theirs are too,” Graham said, in a statement. “There is no reason to hide and every reason to flaunt.”
“The world is ready for more curves in bikinis,” said Graham, who was discovered in a mall and began her modeling career at age 12.
She has been featured in Glamour, Vogue, and Elle, and has appeared in campaigns for Lane Bryant and Levi’s.
Watch this teaser video, featuring Graham. (Editors note; Video content is suggestive in nature)