Whilst browsing through fashion
blogs, in particular ‘Fashion Gone Rogue’ [1] I was pleased to find
such a striking fashion portrait of a dark black woman. After researching race
and beauty especially how dark-skinned models are scarce in the fashion
industry it was surprising to see this headshot amongst the fair-skinned faces
you regularly see. Though some may say she looks vacant I believe Cullen
captures her intensity and how her eyes are almost squinting, but looks natural
doing this. I love the splash of red on her lips and compliment the soft blue
tones in the shadows on her skin. Her skin is flawless and the studio lighting
accentuates her exquisite bone structure. I particularly like the fact she has
little hair, like Daemian Smith’s photo of Kelly Moreira; Bol’s hair is natural
to her ethnic make-up and isn’t straightened or weaved on a wig to look like
Caucasian sleek hair. The beautiful soft tones are what I enjoy most in this
image.
References:
Toto Cullen (Fashion Gone Rogue) http://fashiongonerogue.com/portrait-grace-bol-toto-cullen/
Other images in the shoot:
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