Today, YouTube Originals and YouTube’s Black Voices Fund launched “Supreme Models.” The six-part docuseries that celebrates the rise and continued influence of incredible, trailblazing Black and Brown women in the worlds of fashion and beauty.
The new six-part event based on journalist Marcellas Reynolds‘ best-selling book “Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion.” The YouTube Originals and Black Voices Fund documentary series from R.J. Cutler‘s This Machine follows the evolution of Black beauty and its impact on the fashion industry, Civil Rights movement, “Black is Beautiful” era and American culture.
Episodes one and two have launched exclusively on the official Vogue YouTube Channel. Episodes three through six will premiere each Monday throughout October.
“Supreme Models” features trailblazers such as Iman and Bethann Hardisonto superstar models Joan Smalls, Indya Moore, Precious Lee with legends including Pat Cleveland, Roshumba Williams and Veronica Webb alongside Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer, Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director, Vogue, as well as Vogue European Editorial Director Edward Enniful, Vogue.com editor Chioma Nnadi and more sharing personal stories of these boundary breaking women who set new standards in the worlds of beauty and fashion – from the 1960s to the unlimited potential of the digital age today. Now more than ever, representation is imperative in all facets of media and popular culture. The series celebrates the torch bearers who set the stage for today’s icons who continue to transcend the limitations that once faced their predecessors.
Additional fashion industry icons and talent featured throughout the series include Amilna Estêvão, Aweng Chuol, Beija Velez, Cindy Bruna, Damaris Lewis, Dana Scruggs, Dario Calmese, Duckie Thot, Ebonee Davis, Halima Aden, Ivan Bart, James Scully, Jazzelle Zanaughtti (aka uglyworldwide), Jeneil Williams, Jourdana Phillips, Kara Young, Karen Alexander, Kenya Avery Knight, Kersti Bowser, Kwame S. Brathwaite, Kyle Hagler, Lameka Fox, Law Roach, Lindsay Peoples Wagner, Lois Samuels, Marc Baptiste, Marcellas Reynolds, Marielle Bobo, Marquita Pring, Mayowa Nicholas, Mickalene Thomas & Racquel Chevremont, Mikki Garth-Taylor, Olivier Rousteing, Paloma Elsesser, Poppy Ajudha, Riley Montana, Sam Fine, Sergio Hudson, Sessilee Lopez, Shalom Blac, Tabria Majors, Tomiko Fraser, Zac Posen and Zendaya.
UB Preview: Supreme Models | ‘IMAN’
