Someone’s Going To Be A Model… Why Not You? | Supreme Models #documentary.

I am absolutely loving Vogue’s You-tube documentary series called Supreme Models. It’s excellent viewing about the history of black models (based on the book ). So many fabulous interviews with industry heavyweights including Iman, Naomi, Beverly Johnson, Pat Cleveland to Anna Wintour and Edward Inninful.
It’s incredibly fascinating hearing what these models have been through but also it’s just a fabulous fashion doco about the fashion industry. Loved the lastest Episode 3 which chronicles The 80’s and Ralph Lauren’s model Karen Alexander. It’s a much watch !

Supreme Models is a 6-part documentary. New episodes premiere Mondays.

Episode 1 ‘The world of fashion was forever changed when Black models burst onto America’s runways in the 60’s. We’re looking at the trailblazers who smashed ceilings and opened doors for a world of beautiful Black models to thrive in. Watch the heartfelt tribute to the first Black supermodel Donyale Luna and 60’s icon Pat Cleveland discusses how she fought racism to break into the industry via Ebony”.

Episode 2 “The 1970s and the Battle of Versailles. Casting agents, celebrities, fashion designers, magazine editors, and top models discuss the impact and importance of the Battle of Versailles and how Black models conquered the runways of Europe while fighting racism in advertising and fashion in America. Examined are the careers, friendship, and lives of trailblazers Bethann Hardison and Iman.”

Episode 3 “The rise of Hip-Hop in the 80’s set the stage for Black Models to rip the runway and turn the fashion industry on its head. The absolute icon that is Karen Alexander shares her incredible triumphs of forging a path that would leave a lasting legacy on the culture and fashion industry. We look at how music became entwined with fashion and how the camaraderie between Black models set the foundation for the Black Girls Coalition with Bethanne Hardison and Iman at the helm.”