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BLACK SUPERMODELS...
Commanding women such as Donyale Luna, Beverly Johnson, Iman Abdulmajid and even Tyra
Banks are all recognized pioneers in the modeling world. Talk about Black Thinspo!!
They were the first African-American women to be on the cover of global magazines, and the only
women so far to turn simple walks down a runway into budding empires. SOURCE
Commanding women such as Donyale Luna, Beverly Johnson, Iman Abdulmajid and even Tyra
Banks are all recognized pioneers in the modeling world. Talk about Black Thinspo!!
They were the first African-American women to be on the cover of global magazines, and the only
women so far to turn simple walks down a runway into budding empires. SOURCE
| Photo: Supermodel Alek Wek] |
| Donyale Luna |
Before her untimely passing in 1979, Detroit native Peggy Anne Freeman,
known professionally as Donyale Luna, was a graceful giant. Sleek and
stylish at 6’2", Donyale brought her elegance to the cover of Harper’s Bazaar
in 1965. She was the first colored woman to cover British Vogue in 1966,
and she even appeared nude in Playboy Magazine in 1975.
Though many say her demise was due to her own vices, Ms. Luna was a
fine actress with roles in several films. She appeared in a few movies
produced by eclectic Pop artist Andy Warhol, including Screen Test: Donyale
Luna and Camp. She also played the title character in the obscure Italian
film Salome.
known professionally as Donyale Luna, was a graceful giant. Sleek and
stylish at 6’2", Donyale brought her elegance to the cover of Harper’s Bazaar
in 1965. She was the first colored woman to cover British Vogue in 1966,
and she even appeared nude in Playboy Magazine in 1975.
Though many say her demise was due to her own vices, Ms. Luna was a
fine actress with roles in several films. She appeared in a few movies
produced by eclectic Pop artist Andy Warhol, including Screen Test: Donyale
Luna and Camp. She also played the title character in the obscure Italian
film Salome.
| Beverly Johnson |
New York's Beverly Johnson was the first African-American women to cover
American Vogue in 1974. Since then, she has turned her hikes on the runway
into a hair weave empire. The Beverly Johnson Collection features the most top
quality wigs and extensions in hair weave production to date
The duties of author, actress, model, entrepreneur and role model make up
Beverly’s extensive but exciting resume.
American Vogue in 1974. Since then, she has turned her hikes on the runway
into a hair weave empire. The Beverly Johnson Collection features the most top
quality wigs and extensions in hair weave production to date
The duties of author, actress, model, entrepreneur and role model make up
Beverly’s extensive but exciting resume.
| Alek Wek |
Becoming a supermodel has turned life from turmoil to triumph for Sudan’s
Alek Wek. The seventh of nine children, Alek was discovered after she and her
family fled from their chaotic village. Since being exposed to the world of
modeling, Alek has been the feature face for Clinique makeup, Victoria’s
Secret lingerie and designer lines Calvin Klein and Donna Karen.
Aside from that, she has been called upon to star in films and music videos.
As of late, Alek has designed a line of Wek 1933 handbags, has become a
fine author and an avid member on the U.S. Committee for Refugees’ Advisory
Council.
Alek Wek. The seventh of nine children, Alek was discovered after she and her
family fled from their chaotic village. Since being exposed to the world of
modeling, Alek has been the feature face for Clinique makeup, Victoria’s
Secret lingerie and designer lines Calvin Klein and Donna Karen.
Aside from that, she has been called upon to star in films and music videos.
As of late, Alek has designed a line of Wek 1933 handbags, has become a
fine author and an avid member on the U.S. Committee for Refugees’ Advisory
Council.
| Iman |
An instant success after appearing in the 1976 issue of Vogue, Iman has
used her catwalk presence for humanity. The daughter of a Somali
Ambassador, Iman spent much of her childhood in Egypt, and later moved to
Kenya.
She is the Global Ambassador for the Keep A Child Alive campaign. That and
her latest movement, I AM AFRICAN, strive to put an end to AIDS in her native
Africa.
Her successful Iman Cosmetics features a line of skincare designed with all
women of color in mind.
used her catwalk presence for humanity. The daughter of a Somali
Ambassador, Iman spent much of her childhood in Egypt, and later moved to
Kenya.
She is the Global Ambassador for the Keep A Child Alive campaign. That and
her latest movement, I AM AFRICAN, strive to put an end to AIDS in her native
Africa.
Her successful Iman Cosmetics features a line of skincare designed with all
women of color in mind.
| Tyra Banks |
The all-too familiar Tyra Banks has become a model turned productionista since
retiring from the catwalk. Tyra was the first model to grace the covers of GQ, the
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and the Victoria’s Secret Catalog.
From her runway days till now, Tyra helped create America’s Next Top Model, a
reality show designed to create opportunities for all women desiring to follow in
her footsteps.
The Tyra Banks Show, her daytime talk show has already won a few Daytime
Emmy Awards since its 2005 debut. An ex-model, talk show host, producer,
actress and one-time singer, Tyra is a true go-getter. She puts in order what she
wants and in due time, and she gets it.
retiring from the catwalk. Tyra was the first model to grace the covers of GQ, the
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and the Victoria’s Secret Catalog.
From her runway days till now, Tyra helped create America’s Next Top Model, a
reality show designed to create opportunities for all women desiring to follow in
her footsteps.
The Tyra Banks Show, her daytime talk show has already won a few Daytime
Emmy Awards since its 2005 debut. An ex-model, talk show host, producer,
actress and one-time singer, Tyra is a true go-getter. She puts in order what she
wants and in due time, and she gets it.
| Tyson Beckford |
Once indulged in a life of drugs, sex and violence, Tyson Beckford thought he
would live and die in the streets of New York. But after an impromptu meeting,
Tyson was convinced to sign with a modeling agency and soon became one of
the most sought after male models.
The prominent face of Ralph Lauren, Tyson turned his chance meeting in a New
York park into an extensive modeling and acting career. He has been named one
of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People magazine, and even nabbed the “Man
of the Year” honor from VH-1. He now co-hosts the Bravo TV show Make Me A
Supermodel as well.
Being such a successful male in the modeling industry Tyson has begun to
inspire young, African-American males to join him in his successes. Tyson
proves that being beautiful isn’t just a woman’s work.
Actors, actresses, authors, designers, entrepreneurs, producers, and television
hosts are what models have the power to become. Although Donyale, Beverly,
Alek, Iman, Tyra and Tyson only make up a fraction of successful models, their
gift for graciousness and eye for entrepreneurship has hailed them as leading
individuals in all races African.
would live and die in the streets of New York. But after an impromptu meeting,
Tyson was convinced to sign with a modeling agency and soon became one of
the most sought after male models.
The prominent face of Ralph Lauren, Tyson turned his chance meeting in a New
York park into an extensive modeling and acting career. He has been named one
of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People magazine, and even nabbed the “Man
of the Year” honor from VH-1. He now co-hosts the Bravo TV show Make Me A
Supermodel as well.
Being such a successful male in the modeling industry Tyson has begun to
inspire young, African-American males to join him in his successes. Tyson
proves that being beautiful isn’t just a woman’s work.
Actors, actresses, authors, designers, entrepreneurs, producers, and television
hosts are what models have the power to become. Although Donyale, Beverly,
Alek, Iman, Tyra and Tyson only make up a fraction of successful models, their
gift for graciousness and eye for entrepreneurship has hailed them as leading
individuals in all races African.
