Nationality: British Ethnicity: African descent On the cover of The Sunday Times Style UK with an featured interview inside the magazine Jourdan Dunn – runway star https://youtu.be/7AjGPaj1WL4 London born Jourdan Dunn was discovered in a local Primark at 16 by the legendary agency Storm Models (who also discovered Kate Moss) and has been unstoppable ever […]
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Model: MARIA BORGES
Nationality: (Luanda) Angolan Ethnicity: Angola, African Ms. Borges is 5’11Ft Tall. She speaks Portuguese & English. Ms. Borges is an Angolan fashion model. She was named Forbes Africa Magazine’s top model of 2013. She is a Riccardo Tisci favorite and calls him her “godfather“. Maria Borges made history on 10 November 2015 by being the first black model to ever walk in the Victoria’s Secret fashion […]
Read MoreModel: Jany Tomba On The Cover of Essence Magazine at 60 years old
Nationality: American Ethnicity: Haitian, African descent ”In the 1960s, the 1970s, black models shined, and very, very few shined as lustrously as Jany Remponeau Tomba, who became one of the very first black supermodels in America. Her modeling career spanned three decades, with her face appearing on the cover of American Girl, Woman’s Day, Mademoiselle, […]
Read MoreModel: Alicia Burke
Nationality: Jamaican Ethnicity: African descent. Ms. Burke stands at 5’9 1/2 Ft tall. She won the Pulse Models’s Caribbean Model Search. The 22-year-old New Yorker stole the show during fashion week. She was chosen to walk for designers Stella McCartney, Emporio Armani and Tommy Hilfiger to name a few. https://youtu.be/7AiWG67H3TY?t=2m47s They are cover stars, editorial subjects, […]
Read MoreScience: Women with higher levels of estrogen are more attractive?
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have shown for the first time that women with higher levels of estrogen do indeed have more attractive faces. The team photographed 59 young women’s faces aged between 18 and 25 and analysed their sex hormone levels. Women with higher levels of estrogen were rated as more attractive, […]
Read MoreBeauty Queen: Miss Tessy Ramos
Nationality: Native of Luxembourg, Europe. Ethnicity: Cape Verdean, African. Miss Ramos is a Polyglot who Speaks 5 Languages fluently: English, French & Portuguese to name a few. She is currently competing in Miss Europe World. Don’t forget to cast your vote! In 2011 she participated in a competition in Luxembourg called “Miss Young” and became the second lady. […]
Read MoreModel: Elsabel Yemane
Nationality: British Ethnicity: Eritrea, African Ms. Yemane is 5’9 Ft tall. She speaks English & Eritrean language. A model who has graced numerous editorials, runways, represented brands like Adidas, Galaxy & Pantene to name a few in and out of UK. What’s the biggest misconception about Eritrean people in your opinion? That the country doesn’t even exist! Most […]
Read MoreModel: Chanel Ayan
Nationality: Unknown Ethnicity: African She is 5’10 ft tall. Currently work & resides in Dubai. Fashion weeks may be dominated by Paris, London, New York and Milan, but Dubai’s Fashion Forward is about to change all of that. – model turned photographer: Mirjama Zigic Khairallah Dubai’s bold & beautiful light up Tribeca celebration – Emirates […]
Read MoreModel: Kelly Gervais
Nationality: American Ethnicity: Haitian, African descent. She stands at 5’10 Ft tall. Kelly Gervais started her career at age 14 working with designer Manali. Since then she has appeared on Project Runway, Gossip Girl and has walked the runway for many notable brands. What comes more naturally to you? Walking the Runway or posing […]
Read MoreModel & Medical Student: Deddeh Howard
Nationality: American Ethnicity: Liberia, African. Ms. Howard is studying to be a Doctor. Quote: “There are many beautiful black models and they are not represented the way they should be.” In addition to Fashion, I’m also very passionate about medicine, helping people and the study of the human body. I’m currently finishing my bachelor’s degree […]
Read MoreModel: Lameka Fox
Nationality: American Ethnicity: African descent. Hobby: Equestrian rider. Ms. Fox stands at 5’9 1/2 ft tall & is set to walk the catwalk for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2016 in Paris, France. She has made her debut as a model on the catwalks in Paris, London, Milan and New York and opened the Yeezy SS/17 show […]
Read MoreModel: Jourdana Elizabeth
Nationality: (Garland, Texas) American Ethnicity: African descent She is 5’10 Ft tall. You will see this beauty at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show in Paris, France. Since Victoria’s Secret is staging their fashion show in Paris this year, it was safe to say the stakes were higher than ever for the casting of the biggest runway […]
Read MoreModel: Herieth Paul
Nationality: Canadian Ethnicity: (Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania) African. Mrs. Paul won CAFA Model Of The Year Award & is new global brand ambassador for Maybelline cosmetics. She is 5’11 Ft tall fashion model who has walked for Diane von Fürstenberg, Lacoste, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, Armani, Cavalli and 3.1 Phillip Lim. She moved to Ottawa, Canada […]
Read MoreModel: Nadja Giramata
Nationality: French Ethnicity: African Place of birth: Rubavu, Gisenyi, Rwanda but she grew up in France. She was discovered in Manchester, England where she studied English Literature in college. Standing at 5’10 1/2 ft tall, Ms. Giramata speaks 6 languages: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English & her native African language. She has plans to learn more as […]
Read MoreModel: Margarida Francisco
Nationality: Angolan Ethnicity: African She stands at 5’9 ft tall. Ms. Francisco was a National Finalist for ELITE MODEL LOOK ANGOLA 2011. Eve, is that you? This woman is gorgeous and we would like to see more of her. She is a Glamour model as well, if the opportunity is given. The colorful make-up looks great with her […]
Read MoreModel: Sany Liriano
Nationality: Dominican / Swiss Ethnicity: Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, African Descent. Ms. Liriano was brought up in Zurich, Switzerland but currently resides in Milano, Italy. Fluent in 4 languages: English, Spanish, Italian & Swiss German. She stands at 5’10 Ft Tall. Class of 2014 KV Zürich Business School , Zürich, Switzerland. sany liriano – WOMEN DIRECT MILANO / WOMEN […]
Read MoreModel: Zaina Gohou
Nationality: German Ethnicity: German & Ivorian, African Ms. Gohou stands at 5’10 ft tall. She’s fluent in English & German. Some of her hobbies are painting, skiing & hiking. She has a university degree as a psychologist before starting her modeling career. Booked by the likes of L’Oreal , Chanel , Givenchi and Balmain . A life […]
Read MoreModel: Aya Jones
Nationality: French Ethnicity: Her Father is from the Ivory Coast, African. Ms. Jones was raised in Paris, France. She is fluent in English & French. Many took notice of Jones’ poise, 5’10” frame, gorgeous wide eyes, and pillowy lips. SHOWS WALKED: Prada, Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne, Maison Martin Margiela, Viktor & Rolf, Sacai, Giambattista Valli, Sonia Rykiel, […]
Read MoreModel: Laureen Viala
Nationality: French Ethnicity: Mauritius, African. Ms. Viala speaks English and French. She is 5’11 ft tall and was a finalist at Elite Model Look France 2011. Beautiful make-up the brownish coral/peachy color looks great with her skin tone. Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation, is known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. –mueden Population: 1.296 million (2013) […]
Read MoreModel: Adeola Ariyo
Nationality: British Ethnicity: She hails from Lagos, Nigeria but has a mixed heritage, born to a Ghanaian mother and Nigerian father. Ms. Ariyo is the first African brand ambassador for Elizabeth Arden’s cosmetics. She was first discovered after participating in the continental model search Face of Africa in 2005, where she was a top five finalist. Adeola’s modeling […]
Read MoreModel: Bianca Koyabe
Nationality: (Johannesburg) South African Ethnicity: African. GLAMOUR: How did winning South Africa Swimsuit influence your life and career? Bianca: Winning South African Swimsuit (Now known as World Swimsuit South Africa) gave me that extra bit of confidence. It gave me the feeling that I can actually be a really good model. I also learnt that […]
Read MoreModel: Anais Mali
Nationality: French Ethnicity: Her father is Polish & mother is from Chad, Africa. Mali was born in Toulon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France. Standing at 5’9 1/2 ft tall, she’s fluent in English & French. Known for Hair, Legs & Skin. In 2009, she signed with Wilhelmina Models. I love the matching red lips and nails combination, always a good look. -Sola […]
Read MoreModel & Actress: Cherina Montenique
Nationality: (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) American. Ethnicity: French mestizo & African descent. She is 5’10 Ft Tall. Cherina a perfect face for the advertising campaigns , particularly for makeup. ” Revlon ” has understood this and that is why she has become one of the brand faces. The model is also praised by other cosmetics brands such […]
Read MoreModel: Francine James
Nationality:Unknown Ethnicity: (Manley Meadows in Kingston, Jamaican) Caribbean/West Indies, African descent. Francine won Pulse’s Caribbean Model Search, She is 5’9 ft tall. Quote: As a young girl, it was always my dream to go to Paris. I never expected it to actually materialise – not even when Mr Cooper did a model search at my high […]
Read MoreModel: Marisa Gonçalves
Ethnicity: African Nationality: Angolan She speaks English and Portuguese. Graduated in journalism, Ms. Marisa Gonçalves is one of the most popular models in Angola. She won best female model Quote: Work more than hard is not a sin, when you do with pleasure you become a winner. Thank you for the support. Below Marisa Goncalves […]
Read MoreModel: Galaxia Lorenzo
Nationality: Unknown Ethnicity: (Dominican) Latina She speaks English and Spanish. –Cleopatra inspired photos by mannelik Galaxia Lorenzo SI Swimsuit 2016 Casting Call – Sports … Traveling Visiting London, England At a casting I love this hair do. Simply beautiful.
Read MoreModel: Damaris Lewis
Nationality: American Ethnicity: African descent. Her parents are from the West Indies/ Caribbean. Ms. Lewis also went on one of Prince’s tours as an dancer. Damaris Lewis is an American model that appeared in the 2009, 2010, and 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues. Lewis was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Prince’s muse: His […]
Read MoreBrazilian Model: Natiele Alves
Nationality: Brazilian Ethnicity: African descent. I love the flowers in her hair. I sometimes wear mine like that too or in the back with a pony tail. It’s a great Spring/Summer look and it softens the face. Always try to match your hair accessories with your lipstick color or outfit. joymgmt.com/portfolio/natiele Beautiful and elegant looking […]
Read MoreModel: Devan Nykole
Nationality: American Ethnicity: African descent. She has gray-green eyes. I would like to see this young woman more often in the fashion and acting world. This photo above is just captivating and I had to share it with the rest of you. View her photos and videos below. http://institutemag.com/2015/08/20/from-the-ground-up/ VFILES | Devan Nykole 5’9 nataliemickey.com/#!devan […]
Read MoreModel & Actress: Tierra Benton
Nationality: (Gainesville, Georgia) American Ethnicity: African descent. At the age of 13, she won her first modeling contest. Ms. Benton is a honor graduate of Georgia State University . She is a New York based model & is 6’2 ft tall. Quote: Around thirteen, I was reintroduced to my childhood dream. I signed with my first agency […]
Read MoreThe science of skin color
When ultraviolet sunlight hits our skin, it affects each of us differently. Depending on skin color, it’ll take only minutes of exposure to turn one person beetroot-pink, while another requires hours to experience the slightest change. Brazilin Model: Vanessa Fonseca What’s to account for that difference, and how did our skin come to take on […]
Read MoreModel: Sara Naomi
Nationality: American Ethnicity: African descent She is 5’11 ft tall. For more Photos go to> farabale.co Photographer: Elvis Piedra Hair Stylist: Shawnese McDaniel Makeup Artisit: Eye am Beauty Model: Sara Naomi with Ursula Wiedmann Models https://vimeo.com/115323831 Visiting Egypt, Africa Egypt, a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dates to the time of the […]
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