Top 10 Most Influential Black Supermodels
created by JRAJ89
The careers of these supermodels have open doors for people of color, in a very exclusive industry. These models have earned the title of "Supermodel". Don't agree with the list? Place your vote or if you are a logged in, add a new item for others to vote on.
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Tyra Banks
“She was the first black model on the cover of GQ Magazine, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Magazine, and Victoria’s Secret Catalog.”
2)
Naomi Campbell
“She was the first black model on the cover of French Vogue Magazine, and is the highest paid black supermodel of all time.”
3)
Iman Abdulmajid
“First Black model to appear on the cover of German Vogue, and was one of the top models of the late 1970’s.”
4)
Tyson Beckford
“The first black male model to receive supermodel status, and the highest paid male supermodel, of all time.”
5)
Alek Wek
“One of the highest paid black supermodels of the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. She was named "Model of the Year" in 1997 by MTV.
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6)
Beverly Peele
“Was, one of the well known black supermodels of the 1990’s, and was called "Baby Naomi", because of her success.”
7)
Veronica Webb
“Veronica Webb was the first black model to sign a major cosmetic contract with Revlon in 1992.”
8)
Liya Kebede
“She was the first black model for Estee Lauder, and was the first black model to rank number one on models. com official top 50 ranking.”
9)
Beverly Johnson
“She was the first black model on the cover of U. S. Vogue Magazine, French Elle Magazine, and German Cosmopolitan Magazine.
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10)
Naomi Sims
“She was the first black model on the cover of Life Magazine and Fashion of the Times Magazine. Was the first working black supermodel in the late 1960’s.”
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