Model Liya Kebede photo spread for Italian Elle‘s January 2010 issue makes me want to break out my blades. [Clutch] Keep reading »
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Vogue Italia’s “Black Issue” Is A Success, But What Will Its Impact REALLY Be?
If you haven’t heard already, the July issue of Italian Vogue was unprecedented. All the models in it were black. Amidst the buzz that followed, the much-hyped “Black Issue” became such a popular success that distribution was increased by 40-percent, an amazing feat. Some (including me) saw the concept — race as an “issue” — as a gimmick, an attempt to shush critics who frequently point out how little page-time the fashion industry gives to anything other than white faces. But, without a doubt, the issue got people talking about the issues. Now, let’s hope their attention isn’t squandered.
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