Ashley Graham, 35, reveals she was told by a photographer at age 12 that if she lost HALF

Ashley Graham was featured on the cover of the September Issue of Vogue Germany.

The 35-year-old model wore a brightly multicolored outfit while posing for the  publication during an outdoor photoshoot.

The beauty industry figure, who recently showcased her physique in form-revealing swimwear, also sat down for an interview where she discussed various aspects of working in the fashion world.

Graham looked gorgeous in a purple sequin-covered dress that exposed her sculpted arms during her photoshoot.

In her interview, she talked about how she was body shamed when she started working as a model as a pre teen.

Front and center: Ashley Graham was featured on the cover of the September Issue of Vogue Germany 

The social media personality added a bit of extra shine to her look with a pair of sparkling earrings.

Her voluminous brunette hair cascaded onto her back and paired well with the tones of her clothing.

Graham began her interview by speaking about the discrimination she had received as a result of her size during her early days in the fashion industry.

‘One of the first photographers I worked with said to my mother, “If Ashley would lose weight and go from a size 12 to a size 6, she could work all the time.”‘

She added: ‘I was 12-years-old then. I can imagine how young girls must feel about social media these days.’

The social media personality went on to state that had always been fine with her size, especially during her younger years. 

‘I was very aware that my thighs were rubbing together, that my belly fat was bulging over my jeans, that my arms were bigger than my girlfriends,’ she said.

Graham also discussed how she had learned to love her physique after becoming a mother of three. 

Graham began her interview by speaking about the discrimination she had received as a result of her size during her early days in the fashion industry

No worries: The social media personality went on to state that had always been fine with her size, especially during her younger years

Confident: Graham also discussed how she had learned to love her physique after becoming a mother of three

‘I don’t want to lie to myself and say: “Belly, after three children you look so great!” But I can accept and love my body and thank it for giving birth to three healthy children,’ she said.

The model concluded by speaking about body positivity and her hopes for the future. 

She stated: ‘The day it becomes normal not to talk at all about someone’s body who wears a size larger. Then we know that the next step towards change has finally been taken.’ 

The fashion industry personality added, ‘I’ve paved the way for women and I’m still paving it.’