Category: ethnic fashion

  • Mia Aminata Niara

    Mia Aminata Niara

    Hailing from France by way of Senegal, Mia Aminata Niara is what I would call a Tender Beauty. She’s long, she’s lean, she’s strong, and she’s gentle. She Gives Face and Attitude. She transforms! She’s Wonderful. Women or Girls always ask me what it takes to be a model. I will say it takes Self…

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  • We Love Jeneil Williams

    We Love Jeneil Williams

    It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged about anything. Since The beginning of my Mom’s recovery from her illness I have relocated to My hometown of Detroit. It’s been interesting to say the least. I am happy to add that I am now totally immersed in its rich art scene. And after a very…

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  • Rosario Dawson: Fashionably Delicious

    Rosario Dawson: Fashionably Delicious

    This is Black History Month and in honor of those who paved the way for all of us I’m celebrating the history we are making right now. We no longer have to fight to eat at a lunch counter but we must still fight ignorance (our real enemy).I am exploring different avenues to hit the…

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  • Marilyn Agency: Emanuela de Paula

    Marilyn Agency: Emanuela de Paula

    This post is from a conversation I’ve had with Lala Lopez (lalalopeznyc.com) In honor of Black History month I figure I’d address an issue that has always pressed heavy on my heart. BLACKTINO’s phase. I am not sure if I told you this, but From age 2-about 7 I was partially raised in a Puerto…

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  • Motown 50th Anniversary / Donayle Luna

    Motown 50th Anniversary / Donayle Luna

    Berry Gordy formed Motown on today in 1959! Can you believe Motown is 50 years old?! I decided to dedicate today’s post to Donayle Luna: the first African-American on the cover of British Vogue in 1966. Yes she was from Detroit!!!!!! It was during this time that the idea or concept of Black was being…

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  • Q Management: Sonja Wanda

    Q Management: Sonja Wanda

    Sonja is from Norway born in Sudan. She has worked in London, New York, Paris, Milan, etc. According to her FMD (Fashion Model Directory) profile, she has been doing shows since ’03. Some of her more notable shows are: Dries Van Noten, Akris, Vivienne Westwood, Alvin Valley, Baby Phat, Fendi, Iceberg, Imitation of Christ, Jeremy…

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  • Click Model Management: UBAH HASSAN!

    Click Model Management: UBAH HASSAN!

    I got a chance to shoot Ubah in my new film. She’s Awsome! They say she’s the new Iman: they both share Somalia as homeland. I can tell you she’s fun, she’s conscious, she has a wonderful personality. I think she should be a spokesmodel for a foundation. She has charm, grace, elegance, yet is…

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