Vogue Arabia’s July/August 2018 issue delivered a ‘Body Revolution’ fashion story inspired by the sea. Top model Ashley Graham — who was then the 10th highest-paid model in fashion — was joined by rising model Paloma Elsesser.

The two femmes were photographed in New York by Miguel Reveriego, and styled by Anya Ziourova like two modern mermaids rising from the sea. / Hair by Rolando Beauchamp; makeup by Morgane Martini

“My mother told me that when I walked into a room, I would greet every single person – even at three years old,” the Graham told Vogue Arabia. “It was more of an emotion that I would give people, and it would leave them feeling good about who they are. I think that’s what I’m doing today; letting women know that they are worthy, that they are beautiful, and that they can be happy with who they are in their skin.”

The interview of Ashley and Paloma by Caterina Minthe is as relevant today as when it was written in 2018. Read their stories at Vogue Arabia and track them in their model archives on Anne of Carversville.

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