Ashley Graham braves New York rain for a pantless luxury shoot

Ashley Graham has turned heads in a daring new campaign for Stuart Weitzman’s Spring ’26 collection, posing pantless on the rain-slicked streets of New York.

The 38-year-old model shared a candid behind-the-scenes look at the shoot, which featured her in tiny black bottoms, a collared shirt, and strappy heels.

Despite the glamorous results, Graham was quick to highlight the grit behind the camera, including production assistants juggling umbrellas and heaters hidden just out of frame to keep her warm.

The photoshoot holds deeper meaning for the body-positivity icon, who used the moment to reflect on the industry’s fickle relationship with diverse body types.

“Shooting in New York in the rain for the Spring ’26 collection may look effortless in the final images – but it never is,” she explained, adding that “there’s more to it than the pictures.”

For Graham, occupying luxury spaces remains a political act. “Bodies like mine can be celebrated one minute and pushed aside the next,” she noted. “It’s about who gets to take up space.”

Renowned for her refusal to retouch her images, Graham continues to win praise for displaying her natural body, including cellulite.

Her authentic approach has cemented her status as a relatable role model for women worldwide. By remaining “visible, styled, unapologetic,” she hopes to challenge traditional fashion standards.

As she told her followers, the work is never just about a shoe or a shade; it is about ensuring that curvy women are seen and respected in the world of high fashion.