For the first time, a plus-size model appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Sports Illustrated continues to challenge stereotypes by expanding the beauty standard. In the literal sense of the word. For the first time in the history of a men's magazine, size 52 model Ashley Graham appears on the cover. The pages of the special issue are adorned by 56-year-old Nicola Griffin, who began her career just three years ago, and the black beauty Philomena Cao.

It seems that we are now witnessing a real revolution in the fashion world.

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“I think Sports Illustrated is taking a risk by putting a girl my size on the cover,” says Ashley Graham. “But with the same act, they don’t just break down barriers, they set new standards.”

"Now I'm officially the new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model! My dream came true,” Ashley shared on Instagram.

“Young and thin models are already commonplace. We want to show that both bigger and older people look good in swimsuits,” explains the essence of the photo shoot, the head of the Swimsuits For All brand.

On her Instagram page, Ashley shared some stills from her new shoot for Swimsuits For All.

For this edition, another plus-size model is invited - Philomena Kao.

“I want women to take away from this shooting an important idea that at any age, with any size of clothes, they can look fantastic. To be happy, healthy and radiant,” says Nicola Griffin.