Pay Homage-10 Most Influential Black Models

Beverly Johnson- She was the first black model on the cover of U. S. Vogue Magazine, French Elle Magazine, and German Cosmopolitan Magazine. ”

Iman Abdulmajid-First Black model to appear on the cover of German Vogue, and was one of the top models of the late 1970’s
Tyra Banks-She was the first black model on the cover of GQ Magazine, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Magazine, and Victoria’s Secret Catalog.
Naomi Campbell-She was the first black model on the cover of French Vogue Magazine, and is the highest paid black supermodel of all time
Veronica Webb-The first black model to sign a major cosmetic contract with Revlon in 1992
Tyson Beckford-The first black male model to receive supermodel status, and the highest paid male supermodel, of all time

Naomi Sims-She was the first black model on the cover of Life Magazine and Fashion of the Times Magazine. She was the first working black supermodel in the late 1960’s

Beverly Peele-She was one of the well known black supermodels of the 1990’s, and was called "Baby Naomi", because of her success

Alek Wek-One of the highest paid black supermodels of the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. She was named "Model of the Year" in 1997 by MTV-her complexion is GORGEOUS

Liya Kebede-She was the first black model for Estee Lauder, and was the first black model to rank number one on models. com official top 50 ranking

With a shortage of Black models in the modeling industry we must pay homage to those who have paved the way! The fashion industry needs to smarten up and realize that Black is Beautiful!

Honorable Mention-Kimora Lee Simmons-Asian and African-American decent

Roshumba Williams