Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 553 Precious Lee was the first African-American plus-size model to appear on the pages of American Vogue after the racist magazine became more receptive to alternative races. Precious Lee Now she is also the newest star of Versace’s spring/summer 2021 campaign alongside Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber. The advertising campaign was revealed on 12 January. PRECIOUS LEE’S FASHION WEEK SUCCESS Lee is a fierce advocate for race, diversity and plus-size inclusivity in the fashion industry. More Articles You Would Love Ghanaian Fashion Brand Bello Edu Presents The B|E Collection 2017 Nigeria Vlisco Fashion Fund Winner Skentele by Etti Presents “Wardrobe Perfect” Collection In September 2020, the 30-year old actress and activist, alongside models Jill Kortleve and Alva Claire, became the first plus-size models to walk Donatella Versace’s runway at Milan Fashion Week. Catch Sight Of The Versace ‘Under The Sea’ SS21 Runway Show & The 1st Plus Size Women To Walk For The Brand Lee also appeared in New York Fashion Week for designers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Siriano and Matthew Adams Nolan. VERSACE’S NEW UNDER-THE-SEA THEMED CAMPAIGN For its new campaign the Italian fashion house created the mythical land of Versacepolis which has an under-the-sea theme where the models appear as modern Medusas. The fresh and thought-provoking campaign was inspired by the vastness and beauty of nature, transporting one to the unexplored depths of the ocean. The spotlight is on the LaMedusa handbag for this one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donatella Versace (@donatella_versace) Lee is seen in the same colourful and vibrant dress she wore on the runway, but with the addition of a powder-blue Versace LaMedusa handbag, in her first campaign for the brand. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donatella Versace (@donatella_versace) At the beginning of January, Lee posted a throwback clip of her Versace runway walk at Milan Fashion Week with the caption “Less talk, more walk 2021”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PRECIOUS LEE (@preciousleexoxo) KENDALL JENNER AND HAILEY BIEBER ALSO PROMOTING VERSACE Fashion industry A-list models Jenner and Bieber are also among the beautiful faces of the Versace SS21 campaign. Jenner is seen in black holding up her black Versace LaMedusa handbag. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kendall (@kendalljenner) VERSACE’S MODERN MEDUSAS In a statement, Donatella Versace said: “With these images I wanted to portray the modern Medusa. Or better, to highlight how her many faces can be drastically different from one another and every woman can actually be Medusa.” “All of us, with our differences and unique characters, we can express ourselves also in the way we decide to dress. The same thing is true for me, of course. “We live in a world in which gender differences are no longer important and we have been given a kind of freedom like never before. Let’s use it and use it well,” she said. Source: thesouthafrican.com Outside Africa Model Stories UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA plus sizeplussize Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You VIDEO: Jamaican Queen Who Washed Wode Maya’s Feet With Her Locks Gets Surprised... #fGSTYLE: Unleashing the Power of African Prints for Girls’ Night Out! Ghanaian Highlife Star Akwaboah’s Is Off The Market, See His Engagement Photos Inside! Looking For Trendy Kufis and Durags; Search No Further Senegal’s Amaja Is Here #BIKINIBAE: Motherhood Never Looked So Haute; Check Out These Jaw-Dropping Swimwear Looks By... #OOTD: Miss Universe Cameroon’23 Princesse Issie Takes Moan Yesus Amazing ‘ASSIMBA’ Dress For... The 2024 Trending Take Over, The Rich History, The Prideful Culture Of Fulani... Mozambican Designer Mabenna Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece Look Book For The “Melanin” Collection #fGBrideAndGroom: Ghanaian Doctors Dr. Adwoa and Dr. Kobbie Tie The Knot In Stunning... AI Artist Dana K. Booker Explores The Gorgeous African Beauties Of Columbia In... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.