Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 469 Ghana Model Stories Valentino presented its Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 Collection at Paris Fashion Week in a revolutionary way. In a historic move, the fashion house intentionally cast 43 Black models out of 65. Valentino shocked the crowd when he presented a very black selection of models, more so a very African selection of models. We have seen many all black model casts on the runway when designers are trying to make a statement, what was beautiful about the Valentino show is, it didn’t feel like a diversity statement but more like a selection of choice. More Articles You Would Love These Skirts By STGC Clothing Are Everything You Need In 2018 & They Come In Plus Size Presenting Our Latest Cover, The #AfricanDesignerChallenge Issue! (like for instant fb updates) Every part of the show was purposeful—from the beautiful models to the magnificent ensembles to the mellifluous sounds of Roberta Flack’s “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” playing in the background. The monumental event led many to tears. FashionGHANA.com noted the names of over 30 black models, 21 of which happened to be of African decent. All the models of African decent were Ugbad Abdi (Somalia), Nyarach Aboja (Senegal), Adut Akech (Sudan), Akiima (Kenya), Nicole Atieno (Kenya), Grace Bol (Sudan), Ajak Deng, Rouguy Faye (Senegal), Sana Diouf (Senegal), Fatou Jobe (Gambia), Liya Kebede (Ethiopia), Judy Kinuthia (Kenya), Sabah Koj (Sudan), Blesnya Minher (Angolan), Mayowa Nicholas (Nigeria), Shanelle Nyasiase (Kenya), Niko Riam, Duckie Thot (Sudan), Alyssa Traore (Cote d’Ivoire), Ayak Veronica (Uganda) and Alek Wek. Other black models from the West and the Caribbeans were Miqueal-Symone Williams, Tami Williams, Anyelina Rosa, Hannah Shakespeare, Lineisy Montero, Licett Morillo, Karly Loyce, Elibeidy Dani Martinez, Hiandra Martinez, Selena Forrest, Janaye Furman, Aaliyah Hydes, Naki Depass, Naomi Campbell, Annibelis Baez, Assa Baradji, Sompa Antonio. Watch them rock the runway below. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You “There Is A Risk Europe Could Die” Macron Speaks Shortly After Losing Control... PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble 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.