February’s Over, but the History Remains

Elizabeth Keckley: First black presidential seamtress.

Stephen Burrows: Earliest recognized black designer of international acclaim, from his spring 2007 line.

Donyale Luna: First black model on a Vogue cover.

Beverly Johnson: First black model on a US Vogue cover.

Naomi Campbell: First black model on British Vogue, French Vogue, and TIME Magazine covers.

Tyson Beckford: First black spokesman for major sportswear line (Ralph Lauren).

Veronica Webb: First black model to receive cosmetics contract (Revlon).

Liya Kebede: First black Estee Lauder spokesmodel.