The New York Times reports that Naomi Sims, sometimes referred to as the first black supermodel, passed away this past Saturday at the age of 61:

The Pittsburg native overcame significant obstacles to become the first black woman to cover Ladies Home Journal in 1968. The trailblazer walked for designers like Teal Traina, Fernando Sanchez, and Giorgio di Sante Angelo, covered Cosmopolitan in 1973, and starred in spreads for Life and the Times Style Magazines. In a 1974 New York Times article, designer Halston said, “Naomi was the first. She was the great ambassador for all black people. She broke down all the social barriers.”

Naomi paved the way for black models like Beverly Johnson, Naomi Campbell, and Chanel Iman, knocking down doors by grace of her sheer determination and undeniable beauty:

Naomi Sims Life Magazine, October 17, 1969

She will forever be remembered as a true fashion pioneer, and one of the first to set the tone for diversity and inclusion.

Read more about her here.

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To commemorate its 20th Anniversary, Philly based urban retailer VILLA has collaborated with Jay-Z and Udi Avshalom of Training Camp NYC to create the limited edition “Americana” Boot.

Made of full grain Bison leather, the limited edition boots come in brown and black. Only 54 pairs exist and they’re only sold at Villa in Philadelphia.

The Americana comes in whole sizes only and will be released on September 15, retailing for $200. Visit www.ruvilla.com for more information.

Happy Tuesday!
Eileen here with a Boutique Spotlight on The GlamBar, a salon where you can sample a bit of Hollywood Glam down in the ATL!

The crystal chandelier adorned boutique with a hot pink decor offers some of the hottest beauticians in the A, indulgences like bottomless glasses of wine, and even a karaoke station!

Owned by Sabrina Peterson (pictured below), Glambar is perfect for a girl who has no problem with nonstop pampering:

Get a wash & Style for $40, a trim for $20, or pop in some color for $75.  Pick up an inspirational book to read while you wait, then twirl around your new ‘do on the stripper pole (YES, there’s a stripper pole!).  In addition to all its amazing services, The Glambar offers weekly pole classes for $15. Leave with a new cut or color AND some new moves. Owwww!

If you’re in Hotlanta definitely check them out at 244 Peters Street, Atlanta, GA. Stylist Willi hooked up my hair, so make sure you ask for him!

Call for an appointment at 404-521-0800 or visit their website at www.theglambar.com. Oh and mention The Fashion Bomb for 10% off a service.

~Go there and get gorgeous!

Eileen

Today, fabulous hip hop journalist and blogger Aliya S King featured us in her Tech Support column:

Check us out here and leave comments!

Bossip has a few pictures of Cassie on set at her new video:

Seems she has combed her alluring shaved coiffe into a pompadour, and added a pair of spectacles for a quirky, fashion forward steeze.

I think I like this! It seems she’s slowly but surely edging out her own distinct identity:

But what do you think? Is it hot! Or did it make you go hmmm….?

Today our Bombshell is both a fashionista and a designer!

Rebekah from Philly says, “Here’s a pic of me rocking one of my headbands after debuting them at a fashion show in Harlem!”

What do you think of Rebekah’s style? And would you rock her headwear?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.

Naomi Sims for Cosmopolitan Magazine August 1973

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So Chris Rock recently produed a documentary called “Good Hair” after his daughter asked him innocently, “Daddy, Why don’t I have good hair?”:

The documentary explores the complex relationship women of color have with their locks–whether they’re rocking a weave, afro, or micro mini braids. It also interviews Hollywood starlets like Meagan Good, Nia Long, and Raven Symone to talk about the types of hair styles they choose, and why. Looks like it’ll be an interesting film!
I’m sure we all have our own hair histories! I recently shared mine with the website Black Girl Long Hair. Check it out here.
Do you have hair stories? Tell us!
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So Swagger Paris is still snapping away in the streets, and brings us this picture of French fashionista Carrie:

She’s rocking a sick pair of Ray-Bans, an ASOS black romper, and a bow tie adorned necklace.

Like most Parisian women, she loves all black, but punched up her look with gold accessories, an edgy but simple hairstyle, and manicured purple nails.

I love! It’s very 80’s retro, non?

But what do you think? Does she have Swagger?