Ashley Graham on how to wear the heck out of your lingerie

"My generation never had role models that were uber curvy, that had cellulite, that were talking about it or posting about it. " says Ashley Graham. "I really wanted to create a role model for the next generation and let them know that they're not alone."

Back in 2016, Graham became the first plus-size model (as size 14) to land the cover of Sports Illustrated. From there, she scored Vogue cover, has a  Barbie made in her image, landed a hosting gig with America's Next Top Model and has a partnership designing lingerie with Canadian retailer Addition Elle. "When I made my first collection five or six years ago, I never thought it was going be the little mini empire that we've built" she said, adding "I think that women of all shapes and sizes should be represented in every division of fashion".

Naturally, she has a wealth of knowledge to aid women in how to seriously rock the lingerie they're wearing too. "Wear it with confidence; wear the right size; get fitted," says Graham. "A lot of women are wearing too big of a band and too small of a cup and a lot of times you need to go down on your band size and up on a cup. It's okay you don't have to tell anybody and just wear the right size," she explains.

I really wanted to create a role model for the next generation and let them know that they're not alone.- Ashley Graham

The right bra is the foundation of any good outfit according to Graham, who likes to highlight her chest, legs or waist. "There's always going to be a body part out," she says, and she'll work to get her outfit right.  "I would be thirty minutes late if I wasn't comfortable in a look."

So when she's feeling herself, how does she set the mood? Well, it turns out Graham doesn't care to bare it all. "That's my business," she says laughing.

For more from Ashley Graham, read our rapid fire round with her below.

Life with Ashley Graham

Favourite family recipe?

My mom's Snickers candy dessert.

Favourite holiday and why?

Christmas because I'm either on a beach with my husband or in snow with my family.

Your favourite latenight snack?

Dark chocolate with peanut butter.

What's your desert island beauty product?

Sun tan lotion, duh.

Describe your look in one word:

Sexy.

What's your favourite possession in your home?

Oh, I don't know, my couch? Maybe my bed, my bed is amazing.

Your celebrity crush?

Anthony Joshua or Drake.

Favourite outdoor activity?

Rollerblading.

Where is your favourite place on earth?

I think the Seychelles is really magical and also there's also little pockets of Italy that I just dream about.

You have an entire weekend to binge watch stuff - what's it gonna be?

I already binge watched Thirteen Reasons Why and The Handmaid's Tale, and I highly recommend both.

What drives you?

Work, my career, my family and my husband.

Which model did you look up to most as a kid?  

I didn't really have a model that I looked up to, but I think now I really look up to Cindy Crawford, Kathy Ireland, Gisele, women who have really turned into moguls.

What's your signature modeling pose?

I definitely do this head cocked to my left side, yeah.

What is your big goal right now?

A TV show.

What would your superpower be?

To be invisible.

Favourite swear word?

F word.

The best compliment you've ever received?

Your bra is so pretty, where did you get it?