When the news broke today that plus size model Hunter McGrady is featured in a spread in Sports Illustrated’s 2017 Swim Issue, all of us at the PMM office yelled out a resounding “YESSSSSSSS!”
If McGrady looks familiar to you, it may be because frankly, she has been seen everywhere and is not new to the curvy scene. She’s a regular model on the SLINK Jeans website and you may have seen on various retailer’s websites, serving up curves for days.
The Wilhelmina signed model oozes confidence but always remains humble and appreciative of all the success that has come her way.
So that should tell you why we are so happy to see her in Sports Illustrated, continuing this curvy revolution that is happening right now in the modeling industry.
That suit she is wearing above for Sports Illustrated is made from body paint. Yes, you read right. The suit is painted ON HER. And she looks amazing!
McGrady knows what a big deal this is to women everywhere — she said this on Instagram:
“Women, for anyone who has ever felt uncomfortable or insecure because of rolls, or stretch marks, or cellulite, or acne, or felt like you didn’t measure up because you weren’t represented in the magazines–THIS IS FOR YOU! You are beautiful. You are STRONG.”
Congrats Hunter! You can see more photos from her spread here on the Sports Illustrated website.
Images: Instagram/Sports Illustrated