Italian Vogue's 'Black is Beautiful' issue in the works?
There are reports with the source stemming from Fashionista, that top photographer Steven Meisel wrapped up photo shoots for the rumored issue. It sounds like there may be an all black model issue of Vogue Italia in the making. If true, this issue is sure to break barriers and fuel further discussion on discrimination and diversity within the fashion industry.
Out of curiosity I would probably buy a copy. It would most likely become a collector's item. And I HOPE this won't be a case of "we gave them what they want, now let them shut up," then carry on business as usual, with very little representation of black models in their publications. At best, this will be a signal of change. Therefore, I will risk betting on the side of optimism.
Fashionista reports:
This just in from a source:
Steven Meisel has just shot an entire issue of Vogue Italia with all black models, hoping that other issues of Vogue start to diversify their own portfolios.
Apparently, all of the photo shoots have already happened, as model bookers at various agencies have been contacted and sourced for new, beautiful, not-white girls -- and now they're twittering about how cool the issue will be.
No word on when the issue will hit stands or who's on the cover (Jourdan Dunn? Chanel Iman?), but whatever:
We don't really report the news over here. We just break it wide open.
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Reference:
Fashionista
Black is finally in fashion at Vogue
If this ever gets published, please post info. I want to get my hands on it.
Yes, I agree this will be a HUGE signal for change and also be a major stepping stone for not only black fashion, but models from all ethnicities. But like you, I also have my fears that this will be a "one and done" type deal where the leaders of the fashion world will say "ok, we gave you what you want, now shut up." Hopefully, that won't be the case, but you never. Know.
The model is very beautiful. Hopefully i can stand in her place one day.