New York Fashion Week: 15 Black Models to Know

Get to know the famous faces burning up the runways.

Jourdan Dunn - You’ve seen their faces in magazines and on the runways, now get a closer look at the Black models poised to heat up the catwalk at New York Fashion Week. By Britt Middleton  Discovered by the same scout who made Kate Moss a household name, this British beauty is practically as ubiquitous in recent months, starring in her seventh cover for i-D magazine, advertisements for Rihanna’s River Island clothing collection and runway shows for Tom Ford and Burberry.    (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Joan Smalls - It’s no surprise why this Puerto Rico native is ranked as number one on Models.com’s Top 50 Models list: with a coveted Estée Lauder cosmetics contract, regular appearances on the covers of Vogue and Harper’s Bazar and runway appearances for Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior and Chanel, Smalls has solidified her reign as supermodel of the moment.  (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Rainbow Bright - Chanel Iman added a flirty glance to her bright and playful tutu outfit accessorized with rainbow socks, neon yellow wedge booties, polka dot gloves and glowing wings.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)Betty Adewole - The Nigerian-British beauty was tapped as the face of Tom Ford?s Spring 2014 campaign. Between her smoldering stare and glowing complexion, this girl?s the total package.   (Photo: Tom Ford Beauty)

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Jourdan Dunn - You’ve seen their faces in magazines and on the runways, now get a closer look at the Black models poised to heat up the catwalk at New York Fashion Week. By Britt Middleton Discovered by the same scout who made Kate Moss a household name, this British beauty is practically as ubiquitous in recent months, starring in her seventh cover for i-D magazine, advertisements for Rihanna’s River Island clothing collection and runway shows for Tom Ford and Burberry.  (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

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