Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion

By (author) Marcellas Reynolds; By (author) Reynolds, Marcellas
Description

The first-ever book celebrating black models, filled with revealing essays, interviews, and stunning photographs

To date, there has never been a book devoted exclusively to black models. Supreme Models fills that void, paying tribute to black models past and present: from the first to be featured in catalogs and on magazine covers, like Iman, Beverly Johnson, and Donyale Luna, to the supermodels who reigned in the nineties—Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell. The book also observes the newest generation of models—Adwoa Aboah, Jourdan Dunn, and Joan Smalls—who are shaking up the fashion industry by speaking out about racial prejudice and becoming social media sensations.

Written by celebrity stylist and journalist Marcellas Reynolds, Supreme Models features more than 70 women from the last 60 years. The book is filled with gorgeous photographs of the women, and details their most memorable covers, campaigns, runway shows, and editorials. Black models have been influencing fashion and pop culture for decades, reshaping the standards and boundaries of beauty. Supreme Models is a celebration of their monumental impact.
Review quote
"Marcellas Reynolds’ new book, Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionised Fashion, is a glorious celebration of more than 70 black models from the past 60 years. From the supers of the 1960s to the ingenues of the 2010s, he explains the backstory to 10 trailblazing images from his tome." -- The Guardian
Biographical note
Marcellas Reynolds is a celebrity stylist, former model, and entertainment reporter. He lives in Los Angeles.