If you've got it, flaunt it! Plus size Sports Illustrated model ad in latest Swimsuit issue

If you've got it, flaunt it! and that is exactly what Sports Illustrated is saying in their latest swimsuit issue.The illustrious magazine  is propagating the  love your body image, with the magazine all set to feature a plus-size swimwear ad in its most sought after Swimsuit Issue, which will be released on Monday.The model, Ashley Graham will be seen in a black, string bikini, but not everyone is convinced that Sports Illustrated is taking a step forward. According to the Guardian, Graham’s picture in the magazine  is a paid advertisement, with the clothing company paying for it to be in the issue itself.  However, there is no doubt that the magazine is eager to present it as a step forward for women and their portrayal in the media.The ad is part of online retailer swimsuitsforall campaign with the tagline "You've Got It. Flaunt It"."I know my curves are sexy and I want everyone to know that theirs are too. This is no reason to hide and every reason to flaunt. The world is ready for more curves in bikinis," Graham said in a statement.While the media are proclaiming Ashley Graham, who’s previously modeled for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour and even nabbed the cover of Elle Quebec, as the first plus-size model to appear in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, according to Buzzfeed, the first ever plus size model to appear in an editorial for the magazine was Robyn Lawley.Plus-size models made serious strides in 2014. Candice Huffine appeared in the ultra-sexy Pirelli Calendar, clothing retailer Evans closed out London Fashion Week and the Penthouse Forum put a plus-sized model on their cover.Twitter has exploded with positive comments and reactions to the news.