More Black Models Needed : Givenchy Director

More Black Models Needed : Givenchy Director

By HRH Princess Eugene Majuru , 25 , Dec 2013 in Fashion Inspiring Slider

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Eryka Badu has recently been named as the new face of Givenchy in a move set to change the world`s preference for white models.
The fashion Icon Badu was signed for a spring collection campaign.

Givenchy`s Creative Director Riccardo Tisci said Badu`s casting in the campaign was one of the inspirations behind the collection.

Tisci called her an ‘icon’ and told Style.com that Badu, 42, is “one of the most stylish women I’ve met in my life.”

The Givenchy spring collection drew some inspiration from traditional African and Japanese costumes.

Tisci said: “For me, I grew up in a family and I grew up in a culture, an education, that we all are the same.’

He added: “I discovered Joan Smalls, I discovered Maria [Borges]. I discovered a lot of black girls, and I’ve been always supporting them.”

He said: “At the end of the day, why are not so many black girls or Latin girls in shows? When you have an American president who is black! When I see this happening, it’s quite sad, I think.

“People can be so avant-garde, so advanced, but actually not, because people are still making differences between skin colour.”

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HRH Princess Eugene Majuru

Princess Eugene Majuru is a distinguished author, historian, and media entrepreneur, and a direct descendant of the royal Mbari clan of Harare. As the sovereign custodian of Harare’s heritage, she has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Zimbabwean culture, history, and traditions. Princess Eugene is the author of acclaimed works including Chosen, A Concise History of Harare, and Reclaiming Heritage. As the founder of News of The South, she leads one of Zimbabwe’s premier media platforms, hosting press conferences and providing insightful commentary on social, cultural, and heritage issues. Passionate about education, heritage, and civic engagement, Princess Eugene blends her royal lineage with modern thought leadership to inspire and inform audiences locally and internationally.