Black 90s models you should also celebrate that aren't just Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks: a thread

Disclaimer: no shade to either Naomi or Tyra! I think they're both iconic, however I do feel like they're the only two black models bring up when 90s black supermodels are mentioned! This is all educational (and to fangirl over my inspirations as a rookie model)

Beverly Peele. Made her modelling debut in 1987 and walked for brands like Chanel and Comme Des Garçons. She has numerous Vogue and Elle covers.

Veronica Webb. She was the first African-American woman to become the face of a major cosmetics company (Revlon). She walked for Victoria's Secret, Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel etc

Karen Alexander. She started her modelling career at 16. She was also extremely outspoken about racism in the fashion industry at that time, becoming one of the first models of colour on Sports Illustrated.

Lorraine Pascale. She has walked for Versace, John Galliano, Paco Rabbane, etc and is now a successful chef!

Alek Wek. In an industry where dark-skinned girls were not "mainstream", Alek rose to booming success, walking for major fashion houses like Issey Miyake, Betsey Johnson, etc. She started modelling at 18.

Roshumba Williams. She was discovered by Yves Saint Laurent in 1987 and became a regular on runways. She was also one of the first black models to appear on Sports Illustrated.

Mounia. She was known as being Yves Saint Laurent's greatest muse! She was a regular on numerous international runways. She's also a personal role model of mine

End of thread. I hope you guys enjoyed!!! I might add more some other time xx

Please feel free to add to this thread!!! These are just the models I know and I may have missed a few!!!

Adding on thanks to @westfeos !!! Brandi Quinones. She walked for major fashion houses, including Christian Dior, YSL and Chanel. She also has numerous Vogue covers.

Gail O'Neill. She was mostly active as a model in the late 80s, early 90s and posing for numerous fashion magazines such as Vogue, Mademoiselle and Sports Illustrated

Kiara Kubukuru. She also walked for major fashion houses such as Gianni Versace, Dior and Pierre Balmain. She was also the face of Covergirl Magazine.

Lana Ogilvie. She was discovered at a high school fashion show. She was the first black model to sign a contract with Cover Girl cosmetics. She also walked for brands such as Prada, Azzedine Alaïa, Karl Lagerfeld and more.

Adding on thanks to @diorpiss !!!! Debra Shaw is now a successful actress, but is a runway veteran having walked for Armani Privé, Dior and Alexander McQueen.

Adding on thanks to @autumnssofab !!!! Cynthia Bailey. She started modelling at the age of 18 and moved to NYC. She appeared in Maybelline campaigns and also appeared in US Vogue, Elle and Vanity Fair.

Also adding thanks to @xyzRimi! Waris Dirie. She was discovered at 18, where her career took off in 1987. She appeared in Vogue and Elle magazine despite racial discrimination and is also a pioneer in humanitarian affairs.

Thank you to @queenofnochill for this!!! Ilonka Toppenburg. She was more active in the late 80s and 90s. She has walked for major fashion houses such as Valentino, Dior and Chanel. She has also appeared in German Vogue and Elle magazine.

Also thanks to @queenofnochill ! Lois Samuels. She is known as the first Caribbean Vogue cover girl. She has walked and worked with high fashion designers such as Issey Miyake, Marc Jacobs, John Galliano and Ralph Lauren.

Another thanks to @queenofnochill !! Maureen Gallagher. She was also an international runway veteran, walking for high fashion brands such as Dior, Gianfranco Ferre, Christian Lacroix and YSL (and many more!)

Katoucha Niane. A Guinean model nicknamed "the Peul princess". After emigrating to France at 17, she started modeling and walking for dozens of high fashion brands. She was also known as a muse to Yves Saint Laurent. Thanks @queenofnochill !!!

I was going to add her just now omg same brain waves!!! She was an Yves Saint Laurent favourite and so beautiful and iconic on the runway during the late 80s early 90s! https://twitter.com/queenofnochill/status/1280416194588299265?s=19

Amalia Vairelli. She was also an Yves Saint Laurent muse, always hand-picked by the man himself for some of his most important shows! She also appeared on Vogue Italia and worked for numerous Italian brands like Moschino and Gianni Versace!

Georgianna Robertson. She has numerous covers with Vogue Paris and Elle magazine. A muse of Yves Saint Laurent's, she walked for him, Jean Paul Gaultier and the Victoria's Secret 1997 fashion show.

Anna Getaneh. A top model from Ethiopia! She walked for many high fashion brands like Valentino, Moschino, Emmanuel Ungaro and more!!