Donyale Luna (1 January 1945 – 17 May 1979) was a model and cover girl. She also appeared in several films, most notably as the title character in Salome, a 1972 film by director Carmelo Bene, and several films by Andy Warhol.
In January 1965, a sketch of Luna appeared on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar.[3][4] She became the first African American model to appear on the cover of British Vogue[5] (March 1966); the photograph was by David Bailey.
1974 First African-American model on the cover of American Vogue magazine: Beverly Johnson
Beverly Johnson (born October 13, 1952) is an American model, actress, and businesswoman. She made history when she rose to fame as the first black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in 1974. Johnson paved the way for black women in fashion, and future models like Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks. She was honored in 2006 at Oprah Winfrey’s Legends Ball along with Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Tina Turner and other female African Americans in entertainment, civil rights, and the arts. The New York Times named Johnson one of the 20th century’s most influential people in fashion.
This Week I honor Them…. They paved the way for many more African American Women to Break through Fashion Magazines!!!!!
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Stacy Armand*Msfashionexpert