THE BLACKALLURE
In a 1920′s/Harlem Renaissance era inspired with with finger waves, turbans, and cigarette holders “Black Allure” Vogue Italia February 2012 issue photographed by Emma Summerton.
Featuring Ajak Deng, Chanel Iman, Arlenis Sosa Pena, Jourdan Dunn, Melodie Monrose, Lais Ribeiro, Rose Cordero, Mia Aminata Niaria, Sessilee Lopez, Joan Smalls and Georgie Baddiel 
Philip Treacy All Black Model Runway Show
Milliner Philip Treacy London Fashion Week Spring 2013 presentation featured all black models. 25 black models including, Leomie Anderson, Jourdan Dunn, Nyasha Matonhodze, Sessilee Lopez, Alek Wek, Grace Bol and more participated in the show which was introduced by superstar Lady Gaga. Treacy’s collection of headpieces were donned alongside original costumes from Michael Jackson’s estate.
Treacy stated that, “The show was a homage to the African woman and their sensibility to dress up,” in an interview with The London Evening Standard.
Video of the run way show:
