How many of these black models' names do you know? | Life

05 Jan 2018

Marisa Crous

There are a lot of black models working today. More so than ever. But we know very few of their names.

Why?

Unfortunately, rising to the top remains difficult as the industry still predominantly chooses white models over black models when it comes to the runway, in ad campaigns and on the covers of magazines.

We want to see more diversity in fashion and beauty visuals, here are 30 models who are absolutely worthy:

Adwoa Aboah

Wallette Watson

"We should all be feminists" @dior ?? @deiondsmith
A post shared by Wallette Watson (@wallettewatson) on Jun 15, 2017 at 4:57am PDT

Tami Williams

Ajuma Nasanyana

NEW WORK Photography By @stefanomorovanwyk Model @ajuma_nasanyana Make-up by @tinahoffmann000 @ @oneleague_agency @afi_sa
A post shared by CHRISNA DE BRUYN (@chrisnadebruyn) on Jun 28, 2017 at 11:00am PDT

Mélodie Vaxelaire

Naturel hair & make up today by @tylerlaswell ????‍?? & @cyndlekomarovski ????
A post shared by Mélodie Vaxelaire?? (@melodievaxelaire) on May 24, 2017 at 12:15pm PDT

Binx Walton and Selena Forrest

Lineisy Montero

Congratulations, I'm very happy for you @edward_enninful ?????? I know you're going to do an excellent job as always, I wish you all the wisdom and luck of the world for this new change, you deserve it ??????
A post shared by ??Lineisy Montero Feliz?? (@lineisymontero) on Apr 10, 2017 at 3:22pm PDT

Mayowa Nicholas

Randa Lelale

Berliner Kindl ?? styling by @beatrizmaues photo by @williammichaelgrundy thank you guys! best memories with you ?? #m4models #neukölln #afropower #berlinerkindl
A post shared by Lale Lale Lale (@randalelale) on Jun 28, 2017 at 2:32am PDT

Noémie Abigaïl

#workworkwork
A post shared by Noémie Abigaïl (@noemiiiiiiiiiie) on Oct 25, 2016 at 9:28am PDT

Ajak Deng

Winnie Harlow

A post shared by ?Winnie Harlow? (@winnieharlow) on Jun 25, 2017 at 10:47am PDT

Qiniso Van Damme

One of my most favourite campaigns entitled Mara showcasing the @margot_molyneux AW17 collection styled by @mikhailiapetersen and shot by @travysowen hair and make by @amoribirch shout out to @danielwaltonn who was the best photographic assistant and behind the scenes twerk partner. #supportlocaldesigners #supportlocalartists
A post shared by Qiniso Van Damme (@qinisovandamme) on Jun 20, 2017 at 2:07pm PDT

Amilna Estevao

Jasmine Sanders

Dripping in @Chanelofficial ?? So excited to share this with you all! My June COVER of Harper's Bazaar Kazakhstan is on stands now!! @harpers_bazaarkz Photo: @timzaragoza Stylist: @annakatsanis Fashion director: @carrrine Makeup: @josephcarrillo Hair: @yuhi_kim
A post shared by Jasmine Sanders (@golden_barbie) on Jun 2, 2017 at 12:00pm PDT

Alanna Arrington

so happy to be home
A post shared by lana (@alannaarrington) on Jun 27, 2017 at 1:29pm PDT

Yasmin Wijnaldum

Herieth Paul

On set with @maybelline today ?? #onset???? #maybellinegirl
A post shared by Herieth Paul???? (@heriethpaul) on Mar 30, 2017 at 9:05am PDT

Ysaunny Brito

Maria Borges

Suns out, bikes out. ?? #bikingday Obrigada pela linda mochila @wankiamy
A post shared by MARIA BORGES (@iammariaborges) on Jun 24, 2017 at 7:26pm PDT

Mame Camara

Richie Beras

Polaroids from IMG London. #IMG Thanks a lot.
A post shared by Richie (@_richieberas) on Sep 9, 2016 at 12:40pm PDT

Austria Ulloa

????????
A post shared by Life is Beautiful? (@austriaulloa) on May 12, 2017 at 3:47pm PDT

Imaan Hammam

In Love with my new VOGUE Spain Cover!! Such an amazing team thank you for having me @voguespain ?
A post shared by Imaan Hammam (@imaanhammam) on Jun 21, 2017 at 8:15am PDT

Hiandra Martinez

Jourdana Phillips

i took a selfie today and I thought you should know
A post shared by Jourdana Phillips (@jourdanaelizabeth) on May 23, 2017 at 1:49pm PDT

Damaris Goddrie

Samile Bermannelli

??
A post shared by Samile Bermannelli (@samile_b) on Feb 21, 2017 at 5:41pm PST

Dilone

Jimmy licking madly cause Cavalli ???? #cavalligirl
A post shared by Dilone (@_dilone) on May 11, 2017 at 11:12am PDT

Images: Getty

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