Iconic models, designers, and artists gathered yesterday to celebrate the Tribute To The Models Of Versailles 1973:
As we mentioned in this post, the historic French fashion show put American designers on the map. And what set Americans apart? Their use of black models.
The event, hosted by Oscar de la Renta and Stephen Burrows, welcomed and gave tribute to Charlene Dash, Norma Jean Darden, Bethann Hardison, China Machado, Barbara Jackson, Romana Saunders, Pat Cleveland, Billie Blair, Alva Chinn, and Amina Warsuma. Liya Kebede, Veronica Webb, Iman, Jason Wu, Donna Karan, Sam Fine, Veronica Webb, June Ambrose, Estelle, Star Jones, and Soledad O’Brian were also in attendance.
Looks like fun times!
And if any of those models names are unfamiliar, stay tuned! We’ll be doing a special on Black Models for Black History Month.
Read more about the historic Versailles fashion show here.
See June Ambrose’s personal feelings about the event here:
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January 25, 2011 11:41 am
Who is the model in the sheer purple top?
January 25, 2011 11:49 am
That’s Pat Cleveland in the purple, still werking!!! I Die!
January 25, 2011 11:55 am
Man look at Pat Cleveland!! And Cicely Tyson…I should be so lucky!
I <3 June!
January 25, 2011 12:32 pm
iman and pat cleveland look fantastic as usual. love them! what the hell is on june’s head?
January 25, 2011 12:47 pm
I really like the first picture. Estelle, Joy and Star look a mess.
January 25, 2011 1:58 pm
Why in the world is the girl from dirty money wearing those fly boots with that outfit.
:sadface:
January 25, 2011 2:06 pm
ok so i guess i’m the only one that’s feeling miss estelle’s outfit??? *looks around to see if anyone else agrees*
January 25, 2011 4:12 pm
Why does Estelle always wears black?
January 25, 2011 8:09 pm
I love Pat Cleveland. She is a real fashion icon. I wonder why she remains to stay out of the limelight.
January 26, 2011 2:08 am
Pat and Iman, still camera-ready my goodness!
Sorry, I don’t <3 Estelle's look…
January 28, 2011 11:32 am
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February 5, 2011 4:39 pm
It was interesting that no real photos of Bilie Blair could be seen. She was a beautiful person on that runway.