Black runway models in a line
Black runway models in a line
Black runway models in a line of credit...
Top 33 Most Famous Black Models: Legends of the Runway
Black models have paved the way for change in the fashion industry by promoting acceptance and celebrating uniqueness through their work.
The impact of their efforts cannot be overlooked as they continue to push for more diversity and inclusivity within an industry that has long been considered exclusive. Their contribution deserves recognition and appreciation.
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!
Brandford Models was one of the first modeling agencies dedicated to representing Black models when it was established in 1946.
One of its founders included Bethann Hardison – an iconic supermodel and modeling scout at that time.