Vogue Front Cover
One model per generation so all names are established as fashion mirror in which women see themselves reflected.
One model per generation so all names are established as fashion mirror in which women see themselves reflected.
Only one black figure in a westernised wig, over vogue editions in the march issue of 1966 Donyale Luna was the first American black model on british vogue, the first black women actress to be seen in the spot light.
The cover was shot by David Bailey who was contracted as a fashion photographer for British Vogue magazine in the 1960's. Luna is such an inspiration to the fashion industry and the world as a model, she inspired other black women who are aspiring to appear in the production. Doors opened to well know models such as Naomi Sims, Iman and Naomi Campbell for the younger generation.
"A new heavenly body who, because of her striking singularity, promises to remain on a high for many a season. Donyale Luna, as she calls herself, is unquestionably the hottest model in Europe at the moment"
The cover was shot by David Bailey who was contracted as a fashion photographer for British Vogue magazine in the 1960's. Luna is such an inspiration to the fashion industry and the world as a model, she inspired other black women who are aspiring to appear in the production. Doors opened to well know models such as Naomi Sims, Iman and Naomi Campbell for the younger generation.
Beyonce was first on the cover of American Vogue magazine in 2009. A rare African American Beyonce has been on more magazine covers than any other black female artist in the entire world.
In 2001 Beyonce Knowles was made the face of cosmetic company L'oreal Paris. The company has been accused of 'whitewashing' the singers skin colour in a course of advertisement for the company in several magazines across the United States. One particular ad featured in September 2008 magazine editions of Essence, Elle and Allure Magazine in the US.
The New York post rebelled stating that the digital lightening made her virtually unrecognisable. Her image looked bleached out and photoshopped, however, L'Oreal maintained there was no lightening of the singers complex. They also spoke of their high valued relation with Beyonce and that the featured skin tone for the Feria hair colour campaign was not a fix or arranged look. The ad came across to many that only light skin women should die their hair blonde.
Beyonce skin is lighter in the campaign then the way she is used to being seen, advertisements and magazine editor must be aware and careful about this.
The adjustment of her skin attributed to the product she is advertising. Many accuse the company of making the singer look like a 'weird', white version of herself.
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