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Fashion has historically been notoriously inaccessible to Black models, yet recent gains toward inclusivity have meant they now receive recognition and success on the runway. Naomi Campbell to South Sudanese beauty Jourdan Dunn are just some of the trailblazing Black models who revolutionized fashion – we honor them here!
14 mar 2024 · A runway supermodel for the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Isaac Mizrahi, Todd Oldham, and Dorethée Bis, Veronica Webb made history in 1992 as the first African American model to land an exclusive ...
26 mar 2023 · Four African Americans and seven women, including Banks, have continuously appeared on Time magazine’s list of the world’s most influential people. She is also one of the seventeen models which MODELS.com named Legendary Supermodels.
12 lis 2024 · Beginning with Naomi Sims in the sixties, many Black models have broken barriers and pushed for more diversity in fashion ever since. These supermodels are absolute trailblazers whether closing fashion shows or landing commercial campaigns.
Who is the Highest-Paid Black Model? Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks are thought to be the richest black female supermodels. Their careers have spanned decades and they have branched out into other industries including music and TV. The most successful black male model is thought to be Tyson Beckford.
7 lut 2024 · From Pat Cleveland to Precious Lee, L’OFFICIEL looks back at the trailblazing Black models who have made an impact on fashion.
Tyson Beckford – top male model of the 1990s and 2000s, actor and host of Bravo's Make Me a Supermodel. Beckford was the first African-American model to sign an exclusive contract with Ralph Lauren. [2] In 1995, he was chosen as "Man of the Year" by cable television music network Vh1 and named to People's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World ...
