Black Models Take Center Stage

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Jessica White - She's the first African American model to hold two model contracts - CoverGirl and Maybelline. She has walked the runway for Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs, just to name a few, and has appeared in <i>King</i>, <i>Harper’s Bazaar</i> magazine, as well as music videos. Jessica White can be seen in John Legend’s “So High," and Jay-Z’s “Change Clothes.”
Alek Wek - Named “Model of the Year” by MTV in 1997, Sudenese model Alek Wek is popping up everywhere. The Ford model appeared in Janet Jackson’s video “Got Til It’s Gone,” and has modeled for top designers such as Donna Karen, Victoria’s Secret and Calvin Klein. She also has her own line of handbags, called “Alek 1933.”
Selita Ebanks - Cayman Islands model Selita Ebanks, known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, has worked for campaigns such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Tommy Hilfiger and other American fashion companies. In 2007, she was chosen to wear the $4.5 million dollar Very Sexy Holiday Fantasy Bra Set for the Victoria’s Secret fashion show and December 2007 catalogue.
Oluchi Onweagba - Supermodel Oluchi Onweagba has worked the covers of <i>Elle, i-D</i> and <i>Vogue</i>. She was also the face of several campaigns such as Gap, Banana Republic and Express, and has walked runways for Christian Dior and Giorgio Armani. Today, she's best known as the first Nigerian model to be signed as one of the Victoria’s Secret Angels.Chanel Iman - Still a teen, Chanel Iman has been hitting the runway hard. She first walked the catwalk in 2006 for DKNY. Since then, she has appeared in shows for Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Vera Wang and many other high-end fashion designers.

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Alek Wek - Named “Model of the Year” by MTV in 1997, Sudenese model Alek Wek is popping up everywhere. The Ford model appeared in Janet Jackson’s video “Got Til It’s Gone,” and has modeled for top designers such as Donna Karen, Victoria’s Secret and Calvin Klein. She also has her own line of handbags, called “Alek 1933.”

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