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'It feels so divisive and purpose-defeating': Ashley Graham on why she resents the label 'plus-sized model' and why she'll never lose her curves

Published: 18:59 EST, 30 November 2016 | Updated: 18:59 EST, 30 November 2016

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She's one of the most in-demand models at the moment, flying the flag for real women everyone.

And Ashley Graham, 28, has revealed that despite being celebrated for her curves and breaking the size 0 stereotype, she resents the term 'plus-sized'.

The stunning brunette discussed her reservations about the labels why she loves her figure and her difficult path to success in the January issue of British Vogue.

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Speaking out: Ashley Graham, 28, has revealed in a new interview with British Vogue that despite being celebrated for her curves, she resents the term 'plus-sized' model

She told the magazine: 'When we’re supposed to be talking about diversity for women, it feels so divisive and purpose-defeating, giving us yet another label.'

Posing for top photographer Patrick Demarchelier, Ashley looks sensational in the accompanying images, exuding confidence as she poses in a military style jumpsuit.

The striking star, who famously became Sports Illustrated's first-ever curvy cover girl in the spring, also opened up about her weight to the publication.

Killer figure: The striking star, who famously became Sports Illustrated's first-ever curvy cover girl in the spring, also opened up about her weight to the publication

Explaining that she used to wish she was thinner, Ashley revealed she has fully embraced her womanly shape and enviable assets these days.

'Do I sometimes wish I were thinner? God, in the old days, absolutely I did, but now I feel that to lose weight would be disloyal to myself.

'A lot of who I am is connected to my size, and I am so happy with who I am.'

Ashley discussed the perils of making it in high fashion becauyse of her size, explaining that she has worked hard to book jobs.

Body confidence: Explaining that she used to wish she was thinner, Ashley revealed she has fully embraced her womanly shape and enviable assets these days

'For 10 years I’d been told I was always going to be a catalogue girl, never a cover girl', she said.

'Well, I got with IMG and did five covers in a year, boom, boom, boom. See, if you have a pretty face doors will open, but your job isn’t just to walk through them, it’s to get invited back.

'Look, I hit the beauty jackpot, I get it, but that’s not enough, you’ve got to have more to have longevity in this business. It’s always been, "OK, so what can I do now?"'

See the full shoot in the January issue of British Vogue, on sale Monday.