Black and Beautiful : How Women of Color Changed the Fashion Industry

From Ophelia DeVore in the 1940s to today's Tyra Banks, Grace Jones, & Naomi Campbell, this fascinating book highlights more than 60 years of the Black fashion model's triumphs & struggles. Barbara Summers, a Ford model for 17 years, interviewed dozens of models & selected more than 250 photos for this landmark publication. Celebrating the strength & style of these fascinating women & their groundbreaking careers, this book is a gorgeous tribute to the beauty of Black women everywhere. It includes oral remembrances, antique advertisements, fantasy high-fashion spreads, & working-girl composite shots. A comprehensive record of the dramatic achievements of these fascinating women in the fashion & beauty industries.Summers, Barbara is the author of 'Black and Beautiful : How Women of Color Changed the Fashion Industry', published 2003 under ISBN 9780756769895 and ISBN 0756769892.