@LiyaKebede, the first afro-descendant model to cover @VogueParis in 5 years
In May 2015, the Ethiopian Top model Liya Kebede on the cover of Vogue french edition.
black models of the 90s
Black Beauty and Fashion | Yves Saint Laurent and Paco Rabanne, the first couturier to employ black models
In the 60s, employing black models was almost a political act in France. Yet, two designers dared using models with ebony skin on the catwalk …
Black Beauty and Fashion | Donyale Luna, the first black model on the cover of Vogue magazine
Helen Williams and Naomi Sims helped black women to pursue their career as a model. In 60’s in America, young black woman called Donyale Luna enable black models to gain success, she did not open the doors of fashion but… Continue Reading
Naomi Sims, the First Black Supermodel Black Beauty and Fashion
Naomi was the first. She was the great ambassador for all black people. She broke down all the social barriers. Known for being the first black Supermodel, Naomi Sims has been able to overcome the obstacles to achieve success.
Black Beauty and Fashion | Oscar-winning Lupita Nyong’o and self-acceptance
Helen Williams has opened the door of fashion for black women with dark skin. In her blog, Myblueberrymood.com explains how:
Black beauty and fashion | The premise of a love/hate relationship
On the occasion of Fashion Week and following the last controversy over the low number of black models on the catwalk, I wondered what is the place of black beauty in the cutthroat world of modelling. What allows black women… Continue Reading
