Black Models Take Center Stage

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Tyra Banks - This supermodel has made her mark in the fashion and entertainment industries. Creator of <i>“America’s Next Top Model,”</i> Tyra Banks started her modeling career working in countries such as Milan and Tokyo, but she's best known as a Victoria’s Secret Angel and the first Black model to be on the cover of the catalogue. After retiring in 2005, she dedicated herself to her talk show.
Tyson Beckford - Sexy male supermodel Tyson Beckford stole the spotlight as the face of Ralph Lauren's Polo line. He was also named Man of the Year in 1995 by VH1 and featured as one of “50 Most Beautiful People in the World” by <i>People</i> magazine.
Liya Kebede - Ethiopean model Liya Kebede has done work around the world, from French to Japan. She was listed in the <i>Forbes</i> Top 15 Models as the eleventh highest paid model in 2007. She has been seen on covers of French, Spanish, and Japanese <i>Vogue</i> magazines, and has worked for several designers and companies such as Revlon and Louis Vutton.
Kimora Lee - Before taking over the Baby Phat empire, Kimora Lee had a successful modeling career. Japanese and African American descent, Kimora was awarded a contract with Chanel and had the opportunity to work under Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld. At the age of 14, Kimora Lee walked in the Chanel show and was named a muse for Lagerfeld. Today, she continues to dominate the world of fashion.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.”

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Tyson Beckford - Sexy male supermodel Tyson Beckford stole the spotlight as the face of Ralph Lauren's Polo line. He was also named Man of the Year in 1995 by VH1 and featured as one of “50 Most Beautiful People in the World” by <i>People</i> magazine.

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