I can’t believe it’s been three years, but I am still so honored and thankful to have been a part of the amazing, sold out 2017 Runway Fashion Show for Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair at the NC Museum of Art.

There were so many extraordinary fashions and an empowering history and opportunity for Black models. I had the pleasure of rocking this “In Full Bloom” original gown.

As a Black model, I have often passed over for white models with straight hair and basic European features, but this opportunity reminded me how Black models have changed the game with our versatility, and it is often our features and style that are imitated but never duplicated in all its magical glory.

I definitely miss strutting down the runway, but I got a few ideas up my sleeve for the upcoming year. Stay tuned. 😉