These Black female super models have greatly influenced fashion with their melanin, runway strut and fearlessness.

Escaping a war torn country, this Sudanese stunner is about to make waves using her modeling platform.

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When diversity, famous faces and style come together: this is one epic Gap Inc. campaign.

From vintage, to the new school, stars gathered in New York City to honor the fashion industry's best and brightest.

New York model Ataui Deng has vanished into thin air, and her family (including her aunt, Alek Wek) wants to know where she is. The photogenic fashionista, went missing on August 6, Jezebel.com reports. According to the NYPD, she was last seen at a party before her mysterious disappearance. Ataui’s friend Ajak Deng sent out a call for […]

Do you know this face?No? Well, the name Angelique ‘Ajak’ Deng may not mean anything to you now but all that is destined to change very soon. Deng is definitely a model of the moment, who you need to know about, and here are 4 reasons why… 1. Behind the ridiculous beauty is a truly […]

Today is the last day of the World Cup, and though the U.S. didn’t make it all the way to the end, we still thought it’d be helpful to give you some tips on how to dress appropriately for the event! ARISE is the first global magazine to celebrate African achievement in fashion, music, and […]

Alek Wek is all smiles for the August cover shoot of Dutch Glamour. Captured by Marc de Groot, the Sudanese model looks absolutely radiant in multi-colored eye makeup by Irena Ruben and metallic garments styled by Dimphy den Otter. Alek Wek Jumps For Joy On Cover Of South African ELLE GALLERY: Zoe Kravitz & Alek […]

Alek Wek makes an appearance in The Financial Times’ monthly luxury magazine, “How To Spend It,” wearing some of the season’s most enticing prints styled by Damian Foxe. Photgraphed by Andrew Yee, the Sudanese model makes a striking subject in Global Gathering as she models looks from the likes of Stella McCartney, Lanvin and Etro. […]

Tribeca Film Festival is in full force and Zoe Kravitz & Alek Wek made it out for the events last night!

The April issue of South African fashion publication, ELLE, toasts its 14th birthday with an exclusive cover and interview with international supermodel, Alek Wek. The Sudanese star shares her incredible journey from fleeing bullets in Sudan to conquering the catwalks of Europe and New York. Shot in South Africa by Italian photographer, Oliviero Toscani, ELLE […]