It was almost impossible to narrow these down. While the representation of black fashion models and celebrities in the larger industry is still not ideal, there were so many talented artists and amazing independent publications who showcased the beauty of black women all over the world. Supermodel Naomi Campbell had a banner year with a host of international publications, as did Rihanna whose images ranged from risqué, to high fashion, to out of this world. We also saw a lot of new faces on the runways and in major campaigns, namely Givenchy and Balmain. And, we took a few street fashion snaps of our own along the way. For more fashion images, check out our Fashion Category.
It was almost impossible to narrow these down. While the representation of black fashion models and celebrities in the larger industry is still not ideal, there were so many talented artists and amazing independent publications who showcased the beauty of black women all over the world. Supermodel Naomi Campbell had a banner year with a host of international publications, as did Rihanna whose images ranged from risqué, to high fashion, to out of this world. We also saw a lot of new faces on the runways and in major campaigns, namely Givenchy and Balmain. And, we took a few street fashion snaps of our own along the way. For more fashion images, check out our Fashion Category.