Ashley Graham goes leather crazy when she takes the stage to speak at the prestigious 92nd Street Y in New York City.
Ashley Graham took the stage at New York City’s esteemed cultural institution, 92nd Street Y, for an interview on Wednesday.
The 35-year-old model and body positivity icon was dressed in Manhattan black, including a form-fitting leather cocktail dress.
Wrapping himself in a black leather jacket that hung loosely in a chic biker style, he expertly balanced on a pair of towering platform heels.
Strike a pose: Ashley Graham took the stage at New York City’s esteemed cultural institution, 92nd Street Y, for an interview on Wednesday.
Fern Mallis, the creator of what became New York Fashion Week, was on hand to interview the plus-size model about her impact on the industry.
Ashley is the latest guest on Fashion Icons, a conversation series Fern has hosted for 92nd Street Y for more than a decade.
Past guests have included top designers such as Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs and the late Oscar De La Renta.
Another was acclaimed photographer Arthur Elgort, best known today as the father of West Side Story actor Ansel Elgort.
Grinning ear to ear: The 35-year-old model and body positivity icon was dressed in Manhattan black, including a form-fitting leather cocktail dress
Titan: Fern Mallis, the creator of what became New York Fashion Week, was on hand to interview the plus-size model about her impact on the industry.
Premise: Ashley is the newest guest on Fashion Icons, a conversation series Fern has been hosting for 92nd Street Y for over a decade.
Bob Mackie, the legendary costume designer who is especially beloved for his work with Cher, was also selected to be a part of Fern’s interview series.
Highly respected fashion editor Polly Mellen and model Iman, who is also David Bowie’s widow, were also among the luminaries Fern interviewed onstage.
Over the years, 92nd Street Y has welcomed a dazzling array of iconic cultural figures for brilliant onstage conversation.
Dear Company, Past guests have included top designers such as Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, and the late Oscar De La Renta.
Connections: Another was acclaimed photographer Arthur Elgort, best known today as the father of West Side Story actor Ansel Elgort.
Ashley’s Turn: Bob Mackie, the legendary costume designer who is particularly beloved for his work with Cher, was also tapped to be a part of Fern’s interview series.
Writers ranging from Fran Lebowitz and Christopher Hitchens to Bob Woodward and Malcolm Gladwell have joined its ranks.
So have comedians like Joan Rivers and Colin Quinn, musicians like Paul McCartney and Nas, and members of Old Hollywood like Debbie Reynolds.
On the personal front, Ashley became a mother of three in January when she gave birth to twin sons Roman and Malachi.
She has been married to her husband Justin Ervin since 2010 and they are also the proud parents of a two-year-old boy named Isaac.
Growing family: On the personal front, Ashley became a mother of three in January when she gave birth to twin sons Roman and Malachi.
Group of Five: She has been married to husband Justin Ervin since 2010 and they are also the proud parents of a two-year-old boy named Isaac.