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There are very few black models on the catwalks. It has been nearly four years since there was a black model on the cover of the Brittish Vogue. Besides Vogue, it seems that other fashion magazines prefer white models on the covers as well. If a black model finally appears on the cover, her hair is ironed and her skin is bleached, which makes her look almost white. It is said the problem stems from the influence of the biggest fashion capitals of Milan and Paris. They are fine with brown skinned girls, but they absolutely don’t want very black girls, unless they are already stars like Naomi Campbell – Although it is also said that they never wanted to pay Naomi as much as other white models.
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I don’t know much about the fashion industry and I never read (watch) fashion magazines. I don’t know many models, since I don’t take notice of them. However, I do know some pretty black models (waris dirie, Liya Kebede. But indeed, they are not very black) which I thought were quite popular. I’ve never noticed that there were VERY few black models. Fewer, yes. But there are not many Asian models either. You know what the problem is? The media is creating a certain image of what would be perfect. It changes every now and then, just like hairstyles. Who knows, in a couple of months afro is totally cool… and all white models are getting an afro!
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