Favourite Top African and Black Models

[Gypsy_Doll]

she favors beverly johnson

[marlasinger]

I don't see Beverly Johnson in her but she sure is cute...in spite of that unfortunate outfit

[rubydon]

^i agree.

she reminds me of a younger, thinner tracy bingham. in that pic, anyway.

[WheresMyUmbrella]

She's adorable! Much cuter than Tracy Bingham.

[WheresMyUmbrella]

Originally Posted by simplylovely

Ubah, I think she's a mixture between Iman & Ayan Elmi.

Blue/Click Models NY:
models.com

The 21st century Iman has arrived! She should have her own thread. What a dynamo.

[lovelife]

People may get upset about it, but I can't think of anyone better to be on the cover than Alessandra. She's getting more noticed in the public eye and why wouldn't she?...she's beautiful(not saying only physical appearance is important) With that said, I wasn't digging the clothes she was wearing:P

[simplylovely]

Actress/Model Zoe Saldana:







http://web.mac.com/mikelovenotwar/iW...amouflage.html

[simplylovely]

New face: Ty Ogunkoya w/ Independent London



http://models.com/feed/?p=212

[Gypsy_Doll]

OOh I love Zoe! Does she have a thread? I searched and couldn't find anything. Maybe I spelled her last name wrong.

[crow_watcher]

^^http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums...ht=Zoe+Saldana

[rubydon]

zoe is lovely - she was so cute in "guess who?"

and ty is great. very unique look.

[Crakk]

Ty is beautiful, my wow. I am going to find out more about him immediately.

[simplylovely]

Originally Posted by Crakk

Ty is beautiful, my wow. I am going to find out more about him immediately.

Isn't he though?! I won't even respond to anymore ignorant comments today

Still....

This is why liking hip hop too much can affect you as a model.

LMAO!

[Mchunu]

Naomi, Alek, Tyra & Liya have to be the best black models EVER

[[alias]]

Never saw this thread before! I must say that I think Yasmin Warsame is one of the most amazing, regal, elegant models of all time. Face and body are absolute perfection! She deserves a billion times more work than she gets, I just love her!

Originally Posted by funkalicious

And why would fashion houses need to use black models just to amend what happens (whatever it is in your opinion) It should be up to the designer's own choice or else it would just be pointless and not showing the models true capabilities.

Although I'm a bit scared to say this because of some of the replies to this post, I must say I do agree. A designer should pick girls based on how they mold into the collection and how the designer likes them as a model, NOT because of their skin color or race. I believe that selecting a model because of their race and not their actual talent is tasteless and discrediting/insulting to the model's actual talent. Those who have the skill and the right look should book the jobs, regardless of race. I would imagine a model would feel more offended than anything if they learned that they were selected for a show only because the designer wanted a girl of a certain race and not because of their modeling potential. Just my 2 cents, hopefully nobody takes it offensively, I don't want to step on anyone's toes