It’s been said that dark-skinned girls have a hard time finding (and using) colorful make-up that compliments their skin. They then resort to simple tips and tactics, and very rarely delve into the use of bright hues. However, we came upon this photo shoot titled “Black Beauty.” Model Thula sports a colorful face in each […]
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 Rose Cordero, Chanel Iman, Sessilee Lopez, Jourdan Dunn, and Arlenis Sosa […]
Naomi Campbell, Iman and Liya Kebede cover the 40th Anniversary Issue of Essence magazine. The issue celebrates 40 fierce and fabulous women — including Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Vanessa L. Williams and many more — who have fearlessly given voice to our dreams and paved the way for dreamers to follow. Love it! […]
Tailored suits and full skirts make for an easy, stylish season. Up-and-coming model Ayan Elmi, who we’ve been keeping an eye on, shows us how to rock them in the September issue of ELLE Canada. See Ayan here, too: Italian Vogue Continues To Embrace Black Models [PHOTOS]
Supermodel Jourdan Dunn – who has just had a baby by the way – is still doing what she does best. Here, she models pieces from Nordstrom’s latest collection. The Fall line is inspiring, wearable and just what you need to put your own individual spin on them. See more of Dunn by clicking these […]
We mentioned before that Gucci Finally Added “Color” To Their Latest Campaign with model Joan Smalls. Here are some more shots from the pre-fall photo shoot, taken in the Moroccan desert. FRESH FACES: Meet Model Joan Smalls
One of our favorite models Sessilee Lopez posed for photographer Nagi Sakai for Tush Magazine. Styled by Avena Gallagher, Lopez does what she does best, reminding us why she just won the Model of the Year title at the African Fashion Awards. GALLERY: Models (& Real-Life Couple) Wendell & Sessilee Don Androgynous Duds Supermodel Sessilee […]
Alek Wek is all smiles for the August cover shoot of Dutch Glamour. Captured by Marc de Groot, the Sudanese model looks absolutely radiant in multi-colored eye makeup by Irena Ruben and metallic garments styled by Dimphy den Otter. Alek Wek Jumps For Joy On Cover Of South African ELLE GALLERY: Zoe Kravitz & Alek […]
Here’s our first look at The Block’s upcoming summer issue with cover girl Chanel Iman. Lensed by Doug Inglish with styling by James Worthington DeMolet, Chanel evokes the spirit of the late Florence Ballard (founding member of The Supremes) while donning modern day garments from the likes of Miu Miu and Viktor & Rolf. GALLERY: […]
