It’s A Real One’s Birthday: Take A Look At Naomi Campbell’s Groundbreaking Career For Her 49th Birthday
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Marsha B.
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In 1987, Campbell graced the cover of British Vogue. She was the first Black model to land the cover since 1966. Following that cover, she became the first Black model to cover French Vogue in 1988. This came after her friend and designer, Yves Saint Laurent, threatened to pull all advertising from the magazine if they continue to refuse Black models on the cover. In 1989, she became the first black model to cover American Vogue in September, the most important and coveted issue.
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