"...the mainstream fashion industry has been making some improvements in terms of diversity...  the independent modeling industry – especially the alternative fashion industry – isn’t taking those steps."

For the first time, two alternative Black models from the U.S. & U.K., Jessa Jordan and Yasmin Benoit, teamed up with a fellow Black artist, 13th Disciple, for a captivating photoshoot in London’s famous Kew Gardens, which embodies #blackgirlmagic and an inspirational, supportive sisterhood. The editorial comes with a written piece from Jessa and Yasmin, where they speak about their experiences living as Black alternative women and models working in a predominantly white industry in two different parts of the world – the UK and the USA.

Continue reading the interview The Black Alternative Model Experience on SubvrtMag.

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