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Ashley Graham Is Stunning in Figure-Hugging Leopard Dress for Paris Fashion Week

The three-time SI Swimsuit model attended a launch event for H&M and Rabanne.

Cara O’Bleness

Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham.

Ashley Graham wrapped up a chic series of Paris Fashion Week events by attending the launch of the forthcoming H&M and Rabanne collection on Oct. 2. 

The supermodel clearly saved the best look for last, as she donned an incredible ensemble for the event at Silencio nightclub. She wore a figure-hugging leopard print dress with long sleeves and a belted waist. Stylist Emily Evans paired the dazzling number with black peep-toe heels and hoop earrings. For glam, makeup artist Nadia Tayeh gave the 35-year-old a classic smokey eye and nude lip combo, while hairstylist Shenise Sheena coaxed Graham’s long dark locks into a sleek blowout.

The day after the event, the 2016 SI Swimsuit Issue cover model shared a series of photos of her look on Instagram. She posed in a bathtub at the Hôtel du Louvre and smiled for pics at the event alongside fellow SI Swimsuit star Irina Shayk and actress Elle Fanning.

“ending PFW with a bang! @hm & @rabanne #RabanneHM #Ad,” Graham wrote in her caption. She also tagged photographer Lucy Helena.

Graham’s carousel racked up more than 18,000 likes in just two hours, and tons of comments from her many 21.5 million followers who were floored by her ensemble.

“I meannnn you’re PURRRR-FECT! ❤️❤️❤️,” one person wittily stated.

“Snatched 🔥🔥🔥,” someone else added.

“Love that dress!! 🔥😍,” another fan applauded.

The Paris Fashion Week event served as a kickoff celebration for the forthcoming collaboration between H&M and Rabanne. The designer collection will launch online and in select stores on Nov. 9.

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Cara O’Bleness

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.