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Ep. 3 – Someone’s Going To Be A Model… Why Not You? | Supreme Models
The rise of Hip-Hop in the 80’s set the stage for Black Models to rip the runway and turn the fashion industry on its head. The absolute icon that is Karen Alexander shares her incredible triumphs of forging a path that would leave a lasting legacy on the culture and fashion industry. We look at how music became entwined with fashion and how the camaraderie between Black models set the foundation for the Black Girls Coalition with Bethanne Hardison and Iman at the helm.
Supreme Models is a 6-part documentary. New episodes premiere Mondays.
Music Featured:
“Champion”
Written by Randolph Newman and Myles Moraites
Performed by Myles Williams & Titus
Courtesy of MicDrop
“Dream Big (feat. Kris Bradley)”
Written by Jonathan Notar, Albert Scott Risi, Paul James Riggio and Kris Bradley
Performed by Machines A.T.O.
Courtesy of Crucial Music Corporation
“High Elevation”
Written by Lashanda Johnson and John A Costello
Performed by City Lyfe
Courtesy of JC3 Publishing LLC.
“Watch Me”
Written by Peter Higher
Performed by Altitude Music
Courtesy of BMG Production Music
“Mon Roi”
Written by Cecile Pereira and John A Costello
Performed by Cecile Hortensia
Courtesy of JC3 Publishing LLC.
“When It’s Over”
Written by Kevin Qjan and Shuba Vedula
Performed by Shuba
Courtesy of MicDrop
0:00 Intro
0:46 The 1980’s Are Here
2:41 Karen Alexander’s Story
5:27 The Emergence Of Naomi Campbell
9:05 Being In The Minority
12:02 Hair Horror Stories
14:49 Roshumba Williams’ Story
19:17 Bethann To The Rescue
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@Vogue
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
It was an honor to work with the #YouTubeBlack Voices initiative on this incredible project.
@tomperkins5657
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Well, for openers, I'm 74. Then there's the wife thing. Finally, oh, never mind.
@Meditacao-Vida
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
That we all continue to speak up. The key for a change! I just miss the masculine point of view on all this, since our black models fellows become less exposition, money and less recognition, as well.
@lisiatew
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Karen is even more stunning today!
@vcheekv
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
💖💖💖
@richardwalker9038
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Guys I don’t think you understand how big Naomi was…… like next level…. She has 80 vogue covers….enough said
@rollotomassi6374
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Some very pretty women on this post…….
@reignsupreme7686
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Roshumba!!!! She is HER!!!
@danafaulkner5902
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
As a teenager in the 80's, I remember when fashion was the center of the universe as stated in this documentary. As a Black teenager living in a predominantly white area of Southern California, I purchased fashion magazines religiously during this time because of the upsurge in Black model representation. I needed that representation. This documentary so highlights their hard work and the mystique these supermodels had. That mystique made them seem larger than life. They were magic. The current crop of models don't seem to carry that same charisma. Brava to all of these ladies who paved the way for continued diversity in the industry!
@ceemoby5
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Karen Alexander is still so beautiful.
@erzulie50
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Yves Saint Laurent was the first to present black models in 1962!!!! Then Paco Rabanne in 1964
@TheJoaniejoancansew
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Karen Alexander! Still a beauty
@celiwempungose6820
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
"She was wrong… Hahahahaha. Now I can laugh" 😭 Love it!
@earlantoine1
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
❤️
@saneira
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Karen Alexander is a goddess.
@donna6887
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
BRAVO and thank you! 👏🏽
@denisebooth8963
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
So thankful for this series ✊🏿❤️👸🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@dinhthanhhai
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Like
@caroline9565
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Hair was only an issue because the white modeling industry made it an issue. America is the one country that do not embrace other cultures! And some wonder why they’re not liked in most countries. When visiting other countries other cultures ask are you American not “you’re black”……..
@AIIy_
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
I love this show so much
@kincamell
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Much Gratitude
@lanisehoward8397
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
I looooooove Roshumba 🤧😭
@antonioamador1329
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Beatiful black girls. I like 😏😁
@dennisbutler3246
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Black woman are beautiful it's a serious shame they didn't want them to model but now they can and yet still scandal racism and other toxic plots try to keep us down as Black people our women are doing great 👍 hopefully everything will be safe for the modeling industry in the future face it we are human the earth 🌎 makes us believe and know that our Black women will always be blessed and beautiful 😍 God bless yall love always to the world of Black women amen 🙏 peace
@proceeding3405
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
karen alexander is so inspiring! made me emotional
@paulajones3255
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
I remembered Karen Alexander on various front covers when I was growing up. This woman is a natural beauty.
@rekhakaushik4292
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
Nice video
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
23:18 same here Ms. Iman
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
22:18 yes !!!!
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
"i want to do like a ball- and i want to celebrate the black fashion model"
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
21:42 🙂 !!!!
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
21:22 AHHHHHHHHHHH THE JOY TO HEAR THAT
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
20:54 i want to cry forever
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
20:28 awww bethann ! we love you
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
16:00 😌🥰😌
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
15:48 SLAAAAAY
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
14:40
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
14:01 this is the ROOT
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
13:27 TELL EM TELL EM TELL EM
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
11:47 the raaaaage is real !
@bubeudeh
December 24, 2023 at 6:07 am
11:06 talk !