For the first time since its famous all-black issue of July, 2008, Italian Vogue has printed a magnificent 17-page editorial, featuring twelve black models. The story is definitely reaching for a languid, finger-curled, Harlem Renaissance feeling. Let's explore.
After tracking diversity on the runways for several seasons, we took off last September because we thought the fashion industry was finally coming to its senses. Models of color were getting booked! How disappointing, then, to tally this season's numbers.
Last night at Bryant Park, Custo Barcelona looked ready to pull a Sophie Theallet and show its spring collection on an all-black cast; black models wore the first dozen-odd looks. But unfortunately, while runway diversity is hot, these clothes are...not.
