It's Almost Here!...July's Vogue Italia

I'm sure by now you've heard about Vogue Italia's July issue, which will feature only black models. While it's sad that industry's lack of minority models of all ethinicities is so dire that there's a necessity for this type of magazine issue, I have to say that I'm looking forward to it. Featuring photography by Steven Meisel, the issue will feature well known models like Liya Kebede, Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks. But there will also be some of the industry's newcomers such as Chanel Iman, Jourdan Dunn, and Sessilee Lopez.

While we're waiting for the issue to hit newsstands, two editorials have already been released to the public. Naomi Campbell's being her usual luxe self (and decidedly not safe for work!) in a piece entitled, "There's Only One Naomi." While Sessilee Lopez is featured in a Yves Saint Laurent inspired layout. Rumor has it that America's Next Top Model alumn Toccara Jones can even be found in the mag. Shocking, I know, lol. I'm loving what I'm seeing so far, and I can't wait to get my hands on the complete issue. Hopefully the modeling industry will become diversified enough that this type of thing won't have to be necessary.

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