Ashley Graham took the fashion industry by storm when she became the first curve model ever featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 2015, and she’s been dominating ever since. She’s become an advocate for body neutrality, an honest speaker about the journey of motherhood, a swimsuit collaborator with Swimsuits For All, and a star to watch when she steps onto the red carpet. That is, when she’s not the star of the show on the runway.
The 35-year-old model loves to wear unexpected dresses, including everything from a flashy Fannie Schiavoni number with a super-dramatic slit to a classic naked dress. We love a woman who isn’t afraid to experiment with her fashion, and that’s something Graham has down to a science.
The latest example comes at spring/summer 2024 Fashion Week in London, where she attended the Erdem runway show alongside husband Justin Ervin in coordinated florals (her own dress being an elegant off-the-shoulder maxi with romantic ties at the sleeves). Next, she turned up the edge in a sheer black Bach Mai gown layered atop a Pritch cleavage-baring corset that was belted at the waist and teamed with a pair of thong sandals. The look was put together by her stylist, Emily Evans, who is always on-hand to help make Graham’s outfits memorable.
Ahead, take your time to appreciate some of the best dresses the supermodel has worn, and take some notes, because she knows how to rock each of them flawlessly.
– Additional reporting by Celia Fernandez
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Ashley Graham at the Perfect X Valentino LFW Party in 2023
Graham wore a sheer Bach Mai gown over a Pritch cleavage-baring corset that was belted at the waist and figuring-defining, accessorized with a pair of thong sandals.
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Ashley Graham at the Erdem Spring 2024 Runway Show
Posing with husband Justin Ervin, the supermodel and her beau coordinated in romantic Erdem florals for London Fashion Week.
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Ashley Graham at the NYC "A Wrinkle in Time" Screening in 2018
Insert endless fire emoji here, because that’s how hot Graham looked in this Michael Kors Collection dress.
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Ashley Graham at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
This Rubin Singer dress was sexy, sultry, and fabulous on Graham at the Vanity Fair Oscars party.
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Ashley Graham at the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Launch
It was all about the legs for Graham in this satin Fleur du Mal trench coat.
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Ashley Graham at the 2018 amfAR Gala in NYC
The cut on this Vivienne Westwood gown fit Graham perfectly at the amfAR Gala.
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Ashley Graham at a 2018 Pre-Grammy Party
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Ashley Graham at a 2018 Revlon Event in NYC
The color combination of this Christian Siriano dress threw us for a loop, but it worked like a charm.
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Ashley Graham at the 2017 Fashion Awards in London
Take a moment to savor how much sex appeal Graham was oozing in this Vivienne Westwood cocktail dress at The Fashion Awards.
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Ashley Graham at the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant in Las Vegas
Graham didn’t just woo us with the color of this Michael Costello dress at the Miss Universe Pageant; the extraordinary lace print left us speechless.
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Ashley Graham at the 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards
This Victor Glemaud dress hugged Graham’s curves beautifully at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards.
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Ashley Graham at the 2017 BoF 500 Gala in NYC
Graham was the epitome of glamour in this Vivienne Westwood gown at the Business of Fashion 500 Gala.
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Ashley Graham in Midtown Manhattan in 2017
The simplicity of this look makes you appreciate Graham’s beauty so much more.
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Ashley Graham in Soho in 2017
Leave it to Graham to have been spotted walking around in a sheer black dress with a bodysuit underneath.
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Ashley Graham at the 2017 Met Gala
She brought the drama at the 2017 Met Gala in a bold look from H&M.
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Ashley Graham at the 2017 Variety Power of Women Event
The Fleur du Mal corset added a touch of sexy to her sparkly, nude dress at the Variety Power of Women event at Cipriani Midtown in NYC.
