Hiandra Martinez Exudes Young Wisdom, Lensed By Letty Schmiterlow For i-D Magazine Summer 2018

Rising model Hiandra Martinez is styled by Max Clark in 'Nights are Warm and The Days are Young'. Photographer Letty Schmiterlow captures Hiandra for i-D Magazine Summer 2018 Super Youth Issue.Hair by Kiyoko Odo; makeup by Nami Yoshida

Niko Riam & Frances Coombe Unite In 'Beyond the Pale' By Steph Wilson For Elle UK May 2018

Models Niko Riam & Frances Coombe are a study in dramatic contrasts, styled by Gillian Wilkins for 'Beyond the Pale'. Photographer Steph Wilson captures the double entrendre editorial for Elle UK May 2018./ Hair by Susanne Lichtenegger; makeup by William Bartel

Stella Maxwell Wears Moody Sensual Elegance Lensed By Greg Swales For Issue Magazine Fall 2018

Anna Katsanis styles Stella Maxwell in dreamy, romantic sensuality from Preen by Thorton Bregazzi, Moschino, Chanel and Blumarine. Greg Swales captures the Victoria's Secret Angel for Issue Magazine's Fall 2018 cover story. 

Solve Sundsbo Captures Sara Grace Wallerstedt In 'Floraland' For Vogue China May 2018

Model fair maiden Sara Grace Wallerstedt is styled by Katie Shillingford in 'Floraland', a bloom explosion lensed by Solve Sundsbo for Vogue China May 2018./ Hair by Martin Cullen; makeup by Hiromi Ueda

Bella Hadid & Jordan Barrett Are Flashed By Laurie Lynn Stark For Chrome Hearts Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign

Bella Hadid & Jordan Barrett Are Flashed By Laurie Lynn Stark For Chrome Hearts Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign

Top model Bella Hadid joins forces with Jordan Barrett, returning as the face of Chrome Hearts' Spring/Summer 2018 campaign. Laurie Lynn Stark is behind the lens, flashing Hadid's recent Chrome Hearts eyewear collaboration. Elizabeth Sulcer styles the shoot with plenty of Chrome Hearts glittering jewelry./ Jen Atkin on hair; Nina Park on makeup

Dasha Maletina Feels Cuban Heat, Lensed By Will Vendramini For Elle Poland April 2018

Dasha Maletina Feels Cuban Heat, Lensed By Will Vendramini For Elle Poland April 2018

Model Dasha Maletina escapes to Cuba, styled by Karolina Limbach in hot-weather, sensual femininity. Photographer Will Vendramini captures Dasha for Elle Poland April 2018./ Makeup by Iza Kucmierowska; hair by Stefano Greco

Georgia Fowler Floats In Dreamy Images By Sylve Colless For Harper's Bazaar Australia May 2018

Georgia Fowler Floats In Dreamy Images By Sylve Colless For Harper's Bazaar Australia May 2018

Model Georgia Fowler is styled by Naomi Smith in dreamy, fluid, sensual elegance. Photographer Sylve Colless is in the studio for Harper's Bazaar Australia May 2018./Makeup by Linda Jefferys; hair by Sophie Roberts

Shanelle Nyasiase Wears 'Global Hypercolour' Lensed By Viviane Sassen For Dazed Magazine S/S 2018

Rising model Shanelle Nyasiase is styled by Robbie Spencer in 'Global Hypercolour', pop color and print looks lensed by Viviane Sassen for Dazed Magazine Spring/Summer 2018./ Makeup by Petros Petrohilos; hair by Jawara

EYE: Winnie Harlow Delivers Three Iconic Covers For Harper's Bazaar Singapore May 2018 | AOC Model of Color Archives

Eye: Winnie Harlow Delivers Three Iconic Covers For Harper's Bazaar Singapore May 2018 | AOC Model of Color Archives

The irrepressible Winnie Harlow delivers three iconic covers for the May 2018 issue of Harper's Bazaar Singapore's May 2018 issue dedicated to diversity. Harlow is lensed by her close friend Yu Tsai. Harper's Singapore writes: "Winnie Harlow, couldn’t be more apt to front our May beauty issue and its focus on diversity. In an industry that prides itself on selling the idea of the ultimate fantasy and impeccable perfection, Winnie Harlow’s unique look has won her fashion and beauty campaigns, and millions of followers for breaking down borders and pushing through a new discourse on what is considered 'normal'. "

Also featured in the issue are unique, powerhouse personalities Oprah Winfrey, Iris Apfel and Carmen Dell'Orefice "proving that being chic doesn't have an expiry date." The editor's message continues in an inspiring way: "Of all the voices that have been ringing out loud and proud this year, the ones advocating for acceptance, equality and empowerment have resonated the most. Taiwan was the first country in Asia to allow same-sex marriage, diversity has been the hottest topic in the fashion industry and the #metoo campaign has gone viral worldwide."

AOC is tracking the evolution -- and perhaps explosion -- of women of color in the fashion industry, writing just two days ago on the topic.  While AOC's archives of women of color are hardly complete, we're probably out front on this topic, compared to other fashion bloggers. We are adding new models and filling in our archives every week. 

Check out Winnie and all the other models of color we're following. Note that a model is included in this model of color AOC Archives subset because she has referred to herself as a model of color or as a member of that modern-day, culture tribe.

Although academia and most fashion pundits we've researched recently do include Asian women as woc., not every prominent Asian model is self-referential as a moc. Until she is, we do not include her in these developing AOC archives that will follow in detail the fashion influences of models of color, their activism -- and often their refugee history -- and their philanthropy.  Note that these primarily Asian models are included in the totality of our archives. This page will automatically update as new models are added, if you choose to bookmark it. 

Monica Bellucci Fronts Glass Magazine Spring 2018 'Timeless' Issue, Lensed By Ricardo Abrahao & Albert Watson

Actor Monica Bellucci is styled by Christopher Maul for images by Ricardo Abrahao for Glass Magazine's 'Timeless' Issue Spring 2018. Monica's cover shot is by Albert Watson./ Makeup by Letizia Carnevale; hair by John Nollet

Bellucci has started filming in Belgium on 'Spider in the Web', a spy thriller with Ben Kingsley, focused on the sale of chemical weapons to a Middle Eastern dictatorship. 

Amber Witcomb Wears Haute Elegance Lensed By Fanny Latour-Lambert For Vogue Russia May 2018

Model Amber Witcomb is styled in voluptuous elegance by Katerina Zolototrubova in images lensed by Fanny Latour-Lambert for Vogue Russia May 2018./ Hair by Pierre Saint Sever; makeup by Laure Dansou

Hailey Baldwin Relaunches rag & bone D.I.Y. Self Photography S/S 2018 Ad Campaign

Hailey Baldwin Relaunches rag & bone D.I.Y. Self Photography S/S 2018 Ad Campaign

rag & bone relaunches its D.I.Y Project, originally born in spring 2011. Sequence 1 features Hailey Balwin, with Bella Hadid, Alek Wek, Paris Jackson and Ashley Graham waiting in the wings. Marcus Wainwright, rag & bone CEO, Founder & Creative Director explains: "The DIY Project was designed to focus on individuality and authenticity, two elements that have always been at the core of rag & bone. It’s awesome to see such a fascinating group of people translate personal style in their own way."

Caroline Winberg Is Captured By Richard Bernardin For Luna Mae London Bespoke Collection

Caroline Winberg Is Captured By Richard Bernardin For Luna Mae London Bespoke Collection

Model Caroline Winberg joins ballerinas Kate Byrne and Ellie Ferguson for lingerie brand Luna Mae London's new Bespoke collection. Richard Bernardin is behind the lens with creative direction by Claudia Lambeth./ Beauty by Virginia Bertolani

Diva Dhawan & Kanishtha Dhankar Frolic In 'Sugar Rush' Snapped By Prasad Naik For Vogue India April 2018

Models Diva Dhawan & Kanishtha Dhankar take a new and deliciously fun attitude towards yet another spring pastels fashion story, styled by Ria Kamat. They have my undivided attention, having put a smile on my face with 'Sugar Rush'. Photographer Prasad Naik flashes the stylish merriment for Vogue India April 2018./ Hair by Yianni Tsapatori; makeup by Namrata Soni

Martyna Frankow & Marta Gawron Are Dreamy Sirens in 'Morocco' By Sonia Szostak For Vogue Poland May 2018

Models Martyna Frankow and Marta Gawron are styled by Karolina Gruszecka in sheer transparency looks perfect for a primordial seascape excursion in 'Morocco. Photographer Sonia Szostak captures the innocent sea sirens for Vogue Poland May 2018./ Makeup by Marianna Yurkiewicz; hair by Quentin Guyen