As the striking figure descended the runway during Milan Fashion Week, many could catch a glimpse of the elegant 35-year-old plus-size supermodel Ashley Graham. She strutted with tenacity down the catwalk in a show-stopping plunging red gown and strappy stilettos with a matching red clutch from the fall-winter 2023/24 collection. Her statement was palpable. Ms. Graham always stays on point when it comes to fashion. The message of body positivity she brings to the fashion industry is powerful, whether on or off the runway.
Dolce & Gabbana and Milan Fashion Week
Unique clothing and fashion collections are displayed worldwide at hundreds of fashion shows from New York to Paris. In a world of luxury, there are no better tailors than Dolce & Gabbana. Their designs in black Italian extravagance with some appearances all in red captivated audiences celebrating an old Hollywood theme. The autumn/winter 2023/24 show was a “Sensual” kick-off that offered plenty of women’s wardrobe selections for next winter. The sheer black dresses with furry collars and long black glove collection were an unmistakable representation of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.
Ashley Graham and Grace
Ashley Graham will always have a place in the fashion industry. The plus-size celebrity icon always impresses with her curvy body style and long legs. During the Dolce & Gabbana event, Ms. Graham stole the show and was the real star. With her global coverage on magazine covers and presence on runways everywhere, she is a proven significant player in the shift toward body and size diversity. She is the epitome of elegance and will remain an iconic symbol of inclusion in the future.
Dolce & Gabbana’s Plus-Size Models
The Italian brand has previously worked with plus-size models in addition to Ashley Graham, such as Tess Holiday. However, Ms. Graham is the voice of body positivity for Dolce & Gabbana. In 2018 Ashley Graham led the way down the catwalk with ‘supers’ walkers and plus-size models of the 1990s for D&G in Milan. It was the first time in years that plus-size models took center stage in the Italian capital. Ms. Graham led the group wearing a sensational figure-hugging animal print that screamed attitude.
Ashley Graham’s Portfolio
The work that Ms. Graham has done to advocate for her cause is broad and continuous. Her career began in 2000 when a scout discovered her in a mall in Omaha, Nebraska. Ashley Graham attained prominence in 2010 when she challenged traditional beauty standards as a plus-size model. Ms.Graham would appear on catwalks for well-known designers in major fashion shows, gaining notoriety as a successful body-positive supermodel. Ashley Graham continues to advocate for diversity in the fashion industry and has raised the bar by changing the narrative around body image and beauty.
Dolce & Gabbana and Diversity
Hiring Ashley Graham is one of the ways D&G has shown good faith in its genuine intention of inclusion. Diversity is in the DNA of Dolce & Gabbana. When other designers moved away from it in the past, the Italian brand continued moving to the future, fostering a progressive company that proves everyone will now and always look good in Dolce & Gabbana clothing.
