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Are Sistahs Still In Fashion?

Started by Natasha, October 01, 2008, 04:54:41 PM

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Natasha

October 01, 2008, 04:54:41 PM
Are Sistahs Still In Fashion?

http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2008/09/are-sistahs-still-in-fashion.html
Monica Roberts
9/30/2008

While we were all justifiably proud of our sis Isis' history making turn on America's Next Top Model, the question still remains unanswered whether she or any African-American model, biowoman or transgender will be able to consistently find work in a sadly segregated fashion industry.

After the spring Fashion Week shows in New York and the European fashion capitals of London, Paris and Milan were roundly criticized for the lack of melanin on the runways and the weak excuses and justifications for it coming from many designers, all eyes were on the recently completed round of Fashion Week shows in which designers highlighted their Spring 2009 collections.
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