Binx throws a knock-out punch for the Chanel Fall 2014 Ad Campaign. Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld the campaign was shot inside a boxing gym and takes you ringside into the house of Chanel
FlashBlack Friday’s Sara Lou Harris Top Black Model
Born in 1926 in North Carolina Sara Lou Harris became a high fashion model breaking many racial barriers and paving the way for women of color that walked the runway after her. Sara Lou was able to change the perception of the African American woman from a servant to a glamour icon. She was signed by Branford Lovelies of the Branford Modeling Agency, the very first modeling agency for black women. She then went on to appear on widely popular magazines such as Ebony, Jet and Tan.
In 1959 she married John Carter. Carter worked as a barrister and in 1963 he was appointed as counsel of Queen Elisabeth II. Carter was then honored by the Queen who knighted him. Sara Lou Harris then became known as Lady Sara Lou. Now she was able to “help her own people” by now having this new platform.
I always wanted to make something of myself – to help my own people” said Sara Lou Harris in an interview for the New York Times in 1966
Malaika Firth attended the Vogue Paris Foundation Gala. The evening showcased the new acquisitions for the Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris fashion collections that have been collated with the help of the foundation.
What They Wore: Burberry Prorsum Resort 2015 plunging neckline dress.
Giddy Up for the Wild Wild West. Urban Outfitters latest lookbook goes country with Binx Walton. This lookbook is full of leather, plaid overalls and plenty of suede. Devyn Gallindo was the photographer for this lookbook and he captured every moment perfectly.
Jeneil Williams looks regal in the Vogue Turkey July 2014 Fashion Editorial. The Jamaican model is making her name known in the fashion world by also being on the cover for Vogue Turkey July 2014 issue as well. In this editorial Jeneil is wearing garments from Christian Dior, Balmain and Emilio Pucci.
The Face Finalist Yaya Deng looks bright and cheerful for Peter Alexander’s Bright Nights Winter 2014 Campaign.
The Kenyan-born model makes you want to call your girls over and have a good ol’ slumber party wearing colorful pj’s. In this editorial she is photographed wearing colorful clothes and prints ranging from zebra to elephants. This is definitely a cute playful editorial.
Lets go back in time and check out the fabulous models of Mark and Estel’s Fall 2014 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week show at The Salon, Lincoln Center on Feb. 6, 2014 in New York City. It was an exciting time as teams of fashion reporters and photographers reported day and night from the front row, back stage and all the hottest after-parties!
reWind and take another star-studded look at the hot trends for Fall 2014:
Designer Mary TatawEyere of M.A.F Couture Spring/Summer 2014 collection lookbook goes wild for Summer fashion. According to Mary, the “Dry Gold” collection tells a story of a “fashionable African woman in her middle 20s that has been to the big city and has experienced the fashion, fame and glamour. And this Summer she decided to go back to her hometown and enjoy the Summer in the wild. She stays glamorous while acquainting with nature.”
Photo Credit Photographer: William Setiawan Stylist: Mary Tataw Hair & Makeup: Mary Tataw Model: Adu Flexx Jobe