I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Vogue Italia's July issue will feature an almost all-black cast of models which will include British modeling sensation, 17-year-old Jourdan Dunn.
The Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Italia, Franca Sozzani said, "We are using a lot of black models, like Iman, not only the models of today â€" a lot of different girls."
The reason being that "Nobody is using black girls. I see so many beautiful girls and they were complaining that they are not used enough."
Amen.
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Vogue Italia Emphasizes Black Models
Trend Themes
1. Increased Representation of Black Models - The fashion industry has an opportunity to disrupt the traditional norms by featuring more black models in their campaigns and runway shows.
2. Diversification of Model Selection - Fashion brands can innovate by actively seeking out models from diverse ethnic backgrounds, challenging the industry's historical lack of representation.
3. Empowering Underrepresented Voices in Fashion - By highlighting black models and their stories, the fashion industry can promote inclusivity and create space for underrepresented voices to be heard.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion brands can seize the opportunity to disrupt the industry by prioritizing diversity and inclusivity in their model selection and marketing campaigns.
2. Beauty Industry - The beauty industry can support the trend by featuring more diverse models in their advertising and product launches, reflecting the growing demand for inclusivity.
3. Media and Entertainment Industry - Media outlets and entertainment platforms can contribute to the trend by showcasing more diverse representations of beauty, challenging traditional beauty standards.