Simon Hopes's Blog – April 2020 Archive (1)

Who Was the First Black Fashion Model?

It has been said that the first black fashion model was none other than herself. Now the question is - who was the first black fashion model who changed the world?

In the 1950s, Doris St. James was a dark haired, long blond hair brunette. But her life would forever change when she landed a job modeling for Dior. During this time in history, most models were blonde or brunette.

The world was wide selection of fashion. When Doris St. James walked into the dressing room, there was…

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