Tag: fashion industry trailblazer
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Discover the inspiring journey of Mounia, the first Black Haute Couture model and muse to Yves Saint Laurent. From her roots in Martinique to breaking barriers on the Chanel runway, explore her lasting legacy in the fashion world…
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The impactful legacy of Ophelia DeVore, one of the first Black models in America who went on to establish one of the first modeling agencies. Learn about her groundbreaking contributions, empowering talent, and shaping beauty perceptions in the…
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