She was just one of those extraordinary girls. — Stephen Burrows (image via British Vogue) In March 1966, Donyale Luna's face hit newsstands around the world. As the first black model to grace the cover of British Vogue – a full eight years before Beverly Johnson would break the same barrier at American Vogue – Donyale made a name for herself in contemporary fashion circles. Soon, she was walking in high-end shows, posing for top designers and partying with the Rolling Stones.
A Woman to Know: Donyale Luna
A Woman to Know: Donyale Luna
A Woman to Know: Donyale Luna
She was just one of those extraordinary girls. — Stephen Burrows (image via British Vogue) In March 1966, Donyale Luna's face hit newsstands around the world. As the first black model to grace the cover of British Vogue – a full eight years before Beverly Johnson would break the same barrier at American Vogue – Donyale made a name for herself in contemporary fashion circles. Soon, she was walking in high-end shows, posing for top designers and partying with the Rolling Stones.