American plus-size model snubs Victoria's Secret for lack of body diversity

American plus-size model Ashley Graham known for being vocal on issues of body positivity and inclusivity of all shapes and sizes in the modelling industry is back in news with an Instagram pictureshe posted Sunday.

Ashley posted an Instagram photo of herself, clad in a lingerie walking in the 2016Additional Elle runway show with photoshopped angel wings included in the image.

The post reads:“Got my wings! ???????? .. my #AdditionElle wings! #thickthighssavelives".

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She posted the image just hours prior to Victoria's Secret 2017 show in Shanghai which has been in news for not including curvy models while showcasing the new collection.

Taking a dig at the premium lingerie brand's high-profile show, Ashley's post stirred a reaction from her followers on the photo-sharing app.

Ashley also has her own lingerie line with Additional Elle, which features sizes 12 to 26.

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The curvy model has been a strong voice in the industry advocating for body confidence.

She was the first size-16 model to appear in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and has also starred in Lane Bryant’s #ImNoAngel lingerie campaign, largely an anti-Victoria Secret campaign which features women of all shapes and sizes. She, however, became famous for walking forMichael Kors in February.

As seen in previous fashion weeks such as New York Fashion Week, a number of designers are now embracing plus-size models to bring in a dialogue of body love.

She was quoted: “We are here to stay and you can tell by how many designers are putting us on the runway, how many covers we’re on, and the fact that in the last 3 years I’ve never seen more progression in the curve world than ever before and I’ve being doing this for 18 years."

She affirms, “We’re not a trend.”