Ashley Graham nearly broke the internet with a risque illusion dress that many mistook for an actual wardrobe malfunction.
The 37-year-old model attended the Michael Rubin REFORM Alliance Casino Night event at the Ocean Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on September 13.
The star-studded evening drew several A-listers, including Cameron Diaz, JAY-Z, The Weeknd, and more.
Highlights
- Ashley Graham turned heads at Michael Rubin’s REFORM Alliance Casino Night in a sea-green satin illusion dress featuring printed silhouettes of intimate body parts.
- The risque outfit left many fans confused, with some mistaking the print for her actual body and others slamming the design as “tacky” and “unflattering.”
- The gala night was attended by several other notable A-listers like Ivanka Trump and her husband, The Weeknd, JAY-Z, Travis Scott, and more.
- “The dress doesn't look real to me, looks like AI,” wrote one user online.
“I thought she was wearing an unforgiving satin dress that shows everything,” wrote one social media user.
Ashley Graham wore a tight dress that gave the illusion of revealing more of her body than it actually did
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The Vogue cover model wore a body-hugging sea-green print dress with an asymmetrical neckline, a cinched waist, and an ankle-length skirt.
She accessorized her look with strappy black heels, sparkly diamond hoop earrings, and side-parted wavy hair.
Keeping her makeup soft and simple, Ashley opted for pink lips, winged eyeliner, and blushy cheeks, paired with manicured beige nails.
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The satin-like fabric featured a striking print that created the illusion of displaying Graham’s own body, complete with dark silhouettes of a belly button, cleavage, and other private areas painted across the front.
The dress featured prints of the 37-year-old model’s intimate body parts painted in full display
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The REFORM Alliance, founded in 2019, aims to change the system for the 3.7 million Americans on probation or parole, fostering work, stability, and the well-being of supervised individuals.
Its notable achievements include reforms that have shortened probation terms, reduced technical violations, and created ways for families to stay together.
Ashley was joined by her award-winning director husband, Justin Ervin, on the red carpet of the noble event.
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One social media user commented, “Why would you have this painted onto a dress? She should be trying to hide this sight from our eyes…”
“Silly me. I didn’t realize it was a print.”
The REFORM Alliance aims to change the American probation and parole system
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In paparazzi-captured shots, the couple posed side by side, with one arm wrapped around each other’s waist.
They flashed soft smiles for the cameras, while Graham struck a model-like pose with her free hand poised gracefully on her thigh.
The highlight of the evening was The Weeknd’s 40-minute performance inside Ovation Hall.
He delivered a medley of some of his greatest hits, including Blinding Lights, The Hills, and Timeless.
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Other musical performances came from Travis Scott, Ice Spice, Quavo, DJ Khaled, and Chase B.
Meanwhile, notable names like Andrew Ramus, JAY-Z, French Montana, Taylor Rooks, and Tyrese Haliburton participated in a high-stakes blackjack tournament.
The tournament was won by Andrew, who walked away with a $1 million prize.
Ashley brought her husband of 15 years as her plus-one to the star-studded event
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During the evening, Ashley and Justin were spotted mingling with other A-list guests, including Emma Roberts and Tiffany Haddish.
The Scream Queens star opted for a business-glam look, wearing a ruched black gown with a turtleneck, paired with a tuxedo jacket.
Meanwhile, Haddish stunned in a flowing white halter dress with a turtleneck collar and a sheer, bejeweled waistband.
The four even posed for some rare snaps together inside the venue.
Netizens, however, were left baffled by Ashley’s dress choice. Some mistakenly thought it was her actual body on display, while others slammed the outfit as “unflattering.”
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One user commented, “Ashley wore a most unsuitable and unflattering green dress.”
“Oh dear I certainly don’t find that dress sexy, (I wonder how many women would! I think it’s voil and looks so cheap!” wrote another.
“The dress doesn't look real to me, looks like AI. I can't see the thread of the material. Weird…”
Michael Rubin expresses gratitude to A-list stars like Ivanka Trump, The Weeknd, and more
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She stunned in a semi-sheer silver Georges Hobeika Couture gown featuring a scooped neckline and draped bodice.
Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz also made a rare red carpet appearance alongside husband Benji Madden, turning the evening into a date night after more than a year out of the spotlight.
Other renowned attendees included Brooks Nader and her sisters Sarah Jane, Mary Holland, and Grace Ann, as well as Jamie Foxx, Winnie Harlow, Odell Beckham Jr., and many more.
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Following the success of the evening, host Rubin took to Instagram to express his gratitude in an Instagram post.
He wrote, “What a night!! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s #ReformCasinoNight at @theoceanac…”
“I love the colour but tacky design,” complained one social media user about Graham’s green dress
