Small Steps For Womankind: 90% Of New York Fashion Week Shows Featured At Least One Black Model
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It may not seem like earth-shattering news, but the itty bitty increase of women of color on the runway at New York Fashion Week is indeed a good sign for an industry that has long struggled to accurately represent the people who actually wear the clothes it produces.
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New York Fashion Week: How Black Designers Stole The Show
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Black designers rule the runway at NYFW
Valley teen walks runway at New York Fashion Week
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15 Black Models Who've Dominated New York Fashion Week
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New York Fashion Week: How Black Designers Stole The Show
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15 Black Models Who've Dominated New York Fashion Week
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These Black Models Are Making Strides On The Runways of NYFW
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Vogue Editor's New York Fashion Week Survival Guide: Editors Share
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The Resurgence of '90s Supermodels at 2023 Fashion Week