Vogue Italia “A Black Issue”

The highly anticipated Vogue Italia “A Black Issue,” which is devoted to all black models, comes out next week. The issue will feature all of the world’s most beautiful black models as well as actors and singers such as, Naomi Campbell, Tina Turner, Jody Watley, and Iman. Vogue will be the first fashion magazine to publish an issue with only black models. Editor Franca Sozzani, says the idea came to her a few months ago, when they were trying to think of something new to do. She says,

“We were trying to think of something new, Obama was fighting Hillary, and I began to notice that all these girls at fashion shows looked alike. It occurred to me that it would be interesting to see some different girls, black girls, and that was the beginning of the story.”

Using one of the most respected and influential photographers, Steven Meisel, Vogue will publish an essential issue, which will hopefully influence the fashion industry. The 100-page photo spread will also relate the topics to black women in the arts and entertainment. Naomi Campbell is featured in 20 of the pages, of which for many she is topless. Also in the magazine is America’s Next Top Model alum and plus size model, Toccara Jones.Steven Meisel made his mark as an influential fashion eye, when he photographed Madonna with the 1992 Madonna “Sex” book.