For many years he dreamed of returning to Europe until finally making the big move to Bratislava in 2010. Of course, you’d have to be living under an actual rock not to know some of the iconic women listed below (*hint, hint* Naomi and Tyra), but there are also some rising supermodels who have made names for themselves in an impressively short amount of time. Phil Dlab was born in Slovakia but lived most of his life in Canada. The following Black supermodels have had many firsts among them (first Black model to open a runway show, first Black model to appear on a magazine cover, first Black model to land a major cosmetics contract-the list goes on), and they’ve all also dominated countless catwalks and campaigns and deserve major recognition. And although progress is (slowly but surely) being made to ensure that people of color, and specifically Black people, are represented in all areas of the industry including modeling, someone usually (and unfairly) has to pave the way for others. Widely credited as the first African American supermodel, Naomi Sims started modeling in the ‘60s. Before becoming a renowned actress, Cicely Tyson began her career as a model in the '50s, '60s, and '70s. Tanit Phoenix has appeared on the covers of magazines countless times and has frequently been shot for sports illustrated swimsuit issue. From modeling across the world to entertaining us with their inspiring talents, Black celebrities have never failed to make us all feel good. This Black History Month, L’OFFICIEL pays homage to 25 Black models who helped shape (and slay) the fashion industry as we know it today. 18 images for black male model side profile Couple standing by Car wearing Evening Clothes Stock Photo - Rights-Managed, Code: Portrait of Man With Dreadlocks. In 2011, she won the IGNs sexiest woman of the year and was the most famous girl ever photographed for Babeology by IGN. The table gives the somatotype component, the body mass index and the waist-to-hip ratio corresponding to each model. The fashion industry has a history of inclusivity and diversity issues-which are, unfortunately, still prevalent today. Black male celebrities have given the entertainment industry so much, including how they’ve reversed European beauty standards to the inclusion of urban influence.
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