Ashley Graham wasn’t quick to commit to the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
After walking the iconic runway with Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Adriana Lima and Behati Prinsloo on Tuesday, the 36-year-old model took to Instagram to reveal why she had second thoughts before agreeing to participate in the event, the brand’s first. since 2018.
‘When @victoriassecret first contacted me, I’ll be honest: I was hesitant. For years, I didn’t feel like the brand was made for someone like me,” he wrote on Wednesday.
“Their vision of beauty seemed narrow, as if everything they created was for one body type and wasn’t mine,” she shared alongside a collection of backstage photos.
“But after sitting down with the VS leadership, I saw real change,” he continued.
The mermaid also said she initially went crazy when she was given her ‘tiny, tiny, tiny underwear’ to model.
Ashley Graham Wasn’t in a Rush to Commit to the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
‘They were excited for me to join the show and assured me that this wasn’t a one-off thing. The curved models weren’t just a symbol: VS really wanted to be part of the body diversity revolution.’
Ashley shared that Victoria’s Secret assured her of their commitment to “embracing body diversity in a lasting and meaningful way,” leading her to say yes “to representing ALL OF US, to showing up for every body that has ever felt invisible.” .
However, Ashley had to alter her outfits before strutting down the catwalk as she wasn’t too keen on the initial suggestions.
‘The first thing they gave me was this tiny, tiny underwearand I said, “Hey, I just had three kids,” Graham said. People.
“Even though it was like two years ago, I was like, ‘Is there anything else we can wear?’ So I bought a bodysuit and I feel really sexy in it, and then when the wings came out, that’s when I was like, ‘Oh yeah, I feel like an angel. “This is sexy.”
Ashley made a stunning impression in a skin-tight black lace bodysuit paired with a sheer robe and oversized wings adorned with gold flowers.
The look was completed with custom black strappy heels designed by Rene Caovilla.
Later that night, Ashley showed off her stunning curves in a sultry satin dress as she made her entrance at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show afterparty.
Moments after the show concluded, models gathered at the Crane Club to celebrate and Ashley made sure to turn heads for the occasion.
The mother of two donned a daring black midi dress with side lacing, a plunging neckline and ruched details. She turned heads with a bold display, revealing a striking leopard-print bra underneath the figure-hugging silhouette.
‘When @victoriassecret first contacted me, I’ll be honest: I was hesitant. For years, I didn’t feel like the brand was made for someone like me. “Their vision of beauty seemed narrow, like everything they created was for one body type, and it wasn’t mine,” she shared alongside a collection of backstage photos on Wednesday.
Ashley shared that Victoria’s Secret assured her of their commitment to “embracing body diversity in a lasting and meaningful way,” leading her to say yes “to representing ALL OF US, to showing up for every body that has ever felt invisible.” .
However, Ashley had to alter her outfits before strutting down the catwalk as she wasn’t too keen on the initial suggestions.
Later that night, Ashley showed off her stunning curves in a sultry satin dress as she made her entrance at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show afterparty.
With her dark locks styled in loose waves, Ashley elevated her look with a pair of sky-high heels.
All smiles, she arrived at the party hand in hand with her supportive husband of 14 years, Justin Ervin.
Ashley and the 35-year-old cinematographer, who met at church in 2009 and share three children, beamed with happiness as they celebrated their triumphant appearance on the runway.
Earlier in the week, Ashley revealed the crazy beauty prep she underwent, which included $325 facial cupping and $325 electronic acupuncture, three days before the show.