In honour of Black History month Vogue Italia has done an amazing spread featuring some of the hottest black top models in the game. Liipstik loves, Arlenis Sosa, Chanel Iman, Joan Smalls, and Jourdan Dunn are featured in this spread to name a few. The story was very elegant and timeless everyone looked stunning sporting the hottest dresses of the season from Lanvin, Givenchy, and Jill Sanders. When I see features with black models my heart smiles, I just wish we didn't have to wait till February before it happens. Don't get me wrong I do recognize that models such as Sessille Lopez and Chanel Iman can be seen in a lot of editorials but in comparison to the other caucasian models I feel it is not enough. Enjoy this spread it is absolutely divine!!
Yesterday, Estée Lauder announced model Joan Smalls is the new face and spokesmodel for their skincare and cosmentic lines. The global advertisments will begin to appear in May 2011.
Smalls was born in Puerto Rico and is the first Puerto Rican spokesmodel for the brand. Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Estée Lauder's Global Brand President, is very excited to have the new model join the Estée Lauder family. She tells the Vancouver Sun, "We are thrilled to introduce Joan to women around the world. She truly reflects Estée Lauder’s modern vision of global beauty.”
You may recognize Smalls beautiful face. Since 2007, the IMG model has been taking the modelling world by storm. Smalls has shot for all the major fashion publications in the globe. She has rocked the runways in New York, Paris and many more worldwide. She has also starred in global campaigns for fashion houses like Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Gucci and The Gap. Not to mention the 22-year-old is also in the recent Alexander McQueen tribute video "To Lee" by Nick Knight.
Right now Joan is holding the 18th spot for the top 50 models in the world.
Landing a beauty campaign is one of the greatest accomplishments a model can land during their career and with this under her belt, Joan is one step closer to supermodel status. I love the fact that cosmetic companies can embrace the beauty of all cultures and ethnicities. The colour of beauty goes way beyond blonde hair and blue eyes. With Joan's new campaigns coming soon and being the first Puerto Rican model is a huge step to make diversity accepted in the modelling world. I love this girl! Congrats!
Peep some pictures of Joan's work and the Alexander McQueen tribute video "To Lee" by Nick Knight.
In honour of Black History month Vogue Italia has done an amazing spread featuring some of the hottest black top models in the game. Liipstik loves, Arlenis Sosa, Chanel Iman, Joan Smalls, and Jourdan Dunn are featured in this spread to name a few. The story was very elegant and timeless everyone looked stunning sporting the hottest dresses of the season from Lanvin, Givenchy, and Jill Sanders. When I see features with black models my heart smiles, I just wish we didn't have to wait till February before it happens. Don't get me wrong I do recognize that models such as Sessille Lopez and Chanel Iman can be seen in a lot of editorials but in comparison to the other caucasian models I feel it is not enough. Enjoy this spread it is absolutely divine!!
