Jourdan Dunn Breaks 12-Year Whites Only Vogue UK Cover Ban, Lensed By Patrick Demarchelier For February 2015

Jourdan Dunn’s February 2015 British Vogue cover, lensed by Patrick Demarchelier,  is the first woman of color cover in over 12 years. The last black beauty to front British Vogue was Naomi Campbell in August 2002. Since that date, ALL British Vogue covers have been lily white.

AOC launches the new year committed to renewed candor and honesty, and (once again) deeper dives into Smart Sensuality subjects that matter to readers. In this case, Styleite leaves us at a loss for ‘can you top this’ words, so their quote stands with our admiration:

It’s been proven time and time again that New Year’s resolutions don’t work, so let’s hope Vogue UK’s collective decision to not be a bunch of blatant systematic racists is more of a long-term commitment type thing. Anyway, it’s a great way to kick off 2015.

Jourdan Dunn On Racism In Fashion Industry

Jourdan Dunn on racism in the fashion industry Independent UK

“I find it weird when agents say, ‘You’re the only black girl booked for the show. Isn’t it great?’ Why is that great?

“I don’t know why people applaud designers for having just one ethnic model. It’s not like only one type of woman loves fashion.”