The modern fashion industry is quite hostile to new, “uncomfortable” changes. Black models were not taken seriously for a long time, they were considered the absurd innovation of glossy covers, a little later - a symbol of equality, then - a bizarre curiosity, exotic. Fortunately, these opinions are now considered obsolete. Black beauties have become a standard part of fashion shows, the ubiquitous phenomenon of beauty parties.
Misty Albion Star
An Englishwoman of incredible beauty, the personification of femininity and grace, Jordan Dunn is a leader among authoritative British models of the past ten years. She was discovered inadvertently - a model scout of the Storm Model Management agency ran into her in one of the fashion boutiques. This chance meeting in 2006 radically changed the life of the future model.
Over the past 8 years, Jordan has collaborated with a huge number of fashion houses, including:
- Burberry;
- Balmain;
- Calvin Klein;
- Yves Saint Laurent;
- DKNY;
- John Galliano
- Victoria's Secret.
The list goes on and on, the black model made a splash in the world of stylish outfits and brilliant clothes.
Role model
The amazing face of the beauty appeared on countless glossy covers. Stephen Maisel, a living legend of photography, chose Jordan Dunn for the main page of Italian Vogue All Black. His example was followed by iD, an influential publication that shapes the culture of British youth. Beloved by many representatives of the fashion industry, the magazine gave the black English woman the main role in the pages of the avant-garde publication 8 times. This achievement is considered a kind of record for a young model.
In addition to active work, the beauty openly expresses her social position, speaks of racial discrimination without hesitation, pointing to the minimum of dark-skinned models with whom she works at shows. The girl recalls the case when the employer said that she no longer wants to deal with black models, and simply fired her. And once on the set, the makeup artist refused to apply her makeup at all simply because she was white and the model was black.
In 2009, the girl became the mother of the charming Riley. However, this happy event had practically no effect on the intensity of her work. Jordan's career continues to grow rapidly and progress. In 2013, she took an honorable 29th place in the Top 50 ranking of the well-known online publication Models.
Black Panther
Naomi Campbell is perhaps the most famous of the black models. She is a legend of the fashion world, the most controversial figure of bohemian circles. The Black Panther (as fans call Naomi) is famous for its scandals and, at the same time, charity. Its fall in 1993, which was caused by uncomfortable shoes with a high platform, became a kind of symbol of the fashion industry.
Like many of her colleagues, model Naomi Campbell ended up in the modeling business thanks to a happy occasion. She was discovered by Ben Boldt, the famous Elite recruiter. The man was struck by the grace and unusual beauty of the young girl. This meeting became crucial for the model, literally in the same month she became a celebrity, a highlight of shows and a star of gloss.
Of course, for a schoolgirl who was barely 15, it was unbearably difficult to break into the fashion world, achieve success, and earn recognition. But thanks to her strong-willed character, hard work and perseverance, the girl managed not only to capture the world catwalks of the 90s, but also to perpetuate her name in the fashion world forever.
On top of the podium
Naomi represented fashion houses Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Versace. Her face was on the covers of Time, Vogue. In 1991, People magazine included her in the list of 50 most beautiful women in the world. "Black Panther" and today amazes others with its stunning appearance.
By the way, the cat’s nickname was given to the girl not at all because of her chocolate skin color. The reason for his appearance was a graceful walk, with which the model surprises guests of the shows.
Black angel
The young American Cessille Lopez began her career early: at 15 she was already quite popular in industry. Being a very young and inexperienced model, she managed to become the face of Benetton, at 16 she switched to Calvin Klein, and at 17 worked for DKNY.
Cessil knew the real success in 2004, when her face appeared on the cover of Italian Vogue. This stylish photo made a Florida native a real star, part of the “elite” of black models. Expressive cheekbones, piercing eyes, slightly curved smile conquered model scouts and photographers around the world.
A little later, Victoria's Secrets agents drew attention to the talented beauty. Now Lopez regularly participates in shows, goes to shows, poses for catalogs of underwear. However, a model for the style and the blue dream of the young model is a show for the Chanel house, where classics and femininity appear in every seam. She admitted to the journalist W Magazine that this is such classic clothing that is every girl’s dream. But besides this, Cessille really likes the Balenciaga, which is more like her style - angular, where every little detail is detailed.
The girl also talked about her love for Karl Lagerfeld, a shocking fashion designer from Germany. Cessille with a laugh says that Karl has a special place in her heart, because at one of the shows he gave her a pair of shoes, for which many models would love to start a fight.
