Veteran Naomi Campbell and newcomer Rob Evans are the faces of Givenchy’s Fall/Winter 2011 campaign. The two models pose in black but gilded pieces from the upcoming collection. They snarl, growl and show their fangs for the camera. We love Naomi’s panther-like stance! Naomi Campbell Debuts T-Shirt Collaboration With Fiorucci & i-D Mag [PHOTOS] Naomi […]
Whenever we get the opportunity, HB likes to profile any and all fresh-faced models of color who are on the rise – the ones who will soon claim the spots once held by Tyra Banks and Tyson Beckford. We’ve been following the careers of Chanel Iman and Jourdan Dunn for some time now, but we […]
Liya Kebede is the new “face” of L’Oreal Paris. Last month, she was named ambassador of the cosmetics company. So why’d they choose the 30-year-old Ethiopian supermodel? “Liya is a very strong, inspiring, and courageous woman, with an extremely refined and enchanting beauty. Her generous commitment to the cause of women’s wellbeing is also remarkable,” […]
Marquita Pring stars as one of four plus-size models featured in Vogue Italia’s cover story fashion spread “Belle Vere,” meaning “Real Beauties.” Photographer Steven Meisel ignores the weight debate, capturing her in a lush setting that exudes sensuality. Celebrating body diversity, Meisel puts her curves front and center. The Curvy Girl’s Guide To Lingerie Toccara […]
Whenever we get the opportunity, HB likes to profile any and all fresh-faced models of color who are on the rise – the ones who will soon claim the spots once held by Tyra Banks and Tyson Beckford. We’ve been following the careers of Chanel Iman and Jourdan Dunn for some time now, but we […]
Jourdan Dunn shows us off how to pull off peasant skirts and tops in the March 2011 issue of Vogue UK. The “Ocean Colour Scene” spread features Jourdan (and fellow model Karmen Redaru) in pieces from Jil Sander, Yves Saint Laurent and Marc Jacobs. “It’s a wondrous view: big, bold, spicy hues on cottons and […]
Vogue Italia’s May 2011 issue features an all-black model fashion spread titled “Jump and Smile,” and we love it. We’re happy to see more and more magazines recognizing talent of color! In fact, Vogue Italia is what first got tongues wagging with their “Black Allure” editorial: Vogue Italia Debuts All-Black Model Fashion Spread! A Must-See! […]
Nyasha Matonhodze, a Zimbabwean-born, British-raised 16-year-old model, has been chosen as one of the new faces of Louis Vuitton. She will star in the retailer’s fall/winter advertising campaign. Upon learning that she had been selected Nyasha told the Telegraph, “My eyes filled up with tears and I thought ‘Lord you are lucky!’ It didn’t actually […]
Harper’s Bazaar has included an all-black model fashion spread in their March 2011 issue. Rose Cordero, Ataui Deng, Anais Mali, Nyasha Matonhodze, Shena Moulton, Sedene Blake and Jeneil Williams pose for the “What’s Bright Now” piece. “This season’s colors pack a punch that goes from bold to bolder. The lesson: Don’t hold back.” Photographed by […]
Vogue Italia’s February 2011 issue features a must-see all-Black model fashion spread! “The Black Allure,” shot by Emma Summerton, features only models of color and it is beautiful! Styled by Edward Enninful, the ladies, with their finger waves, fringe and fur, channel the 1920’s Harlem Renaissance era while wearing gorgeous gowns from Louis Vuitton, Donna […]
Supermodel Arlenis Sosa gave a premature look at swimsuits for summer in last year’s November issue of Elle magazine. Since the warmer months are a bit closer now than they were then, we thought it was time to share the photo shoot. Styled by Mario Grauso, Sosa wears bright and beautiful looks from Gucci, Oscar […]
We’ve been following model Jourdan Dunn for some time now, but when we saw her in Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2011 ads, we couldn’t took our eyes off the man sitting beside her. We did our research and found out he is French/Senegalese model Sacha M’Baye. The two models shot the ads on Brighton Beach in the […]
