I am impatiently waiting for my favorite black supermodel, Joan Smalls to grace the cover of Vogue US. But for now we will have to…
Imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery. Some even call it inspiration. With Teyana Taylor releasing her version of Janet Jackson’s Rolling Stone topless…
Joan Smalls one of our favorite beauties just landed her 2nd Vogue cover, this time it’s for Vogue Australia May 2012 ” Global Beauty Celebrating…
Joan Smalls is featured in W magazine’s July 2011 “Music Issue.” Inside, she emulates Michael Jackson, Tupac and Prince before allowing herself to step back into a dress to channel Diana Ross. Titled “The Hit Parade,” the spread aims to revive original style icons. Beyonce covers the issue; see her photo shoot here: Beyonce Dons […]
When Gucci debuted it’s Spring 2011 collection in Milan, we fell in love with the line’s colorblock looks: mismatched bright jewel tones with gold embellishments. We had no idea that every celebrity would love them too, ultimately putting it into overkill as they walk each red carpet or stage in the brightly-colored pantsuits and frocks. […]
Supermodel Joan Smalls and singer Bruno Mars visit “La Isla Bonita” (or “the beautiful island” of) Puerto Rico for the June 2011 issue of Vogue magazine. Wearing crisp whites and tropical patterns, Joan looks every bit the muse to Bruno’s artist, who wears perfectly tailored suits. When we first saw these two on set back […]
Joan Smalls stars in Gucci’s Fall 2011 campaign wearing several different looks: menswear-inspired suits, jewel-toned satin, knee-high boots, diva-sized fur and demure, but bedazzled dresses. She’s sophisticated and sexy all at once. Do you like this collection better or the colorblocking trend from the Spring 2011 campaign? Joan Smalls Steals Spotlight In Crowded Gucci Spring […]
Bruno Mars handpicked supermodel Joan Smalls to play the leading lady in his “Marry Me” video, the latest single off his Doo-wop & Hooligans release. The two went back to their roots for the video, filming in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We know they’re acting, but they make a cute couple – even if he […]
Joan Smalls shows us how to wear the caftan in the Spring 2011 issue of New York Times’ T Magazine. “These caftans — as photographed, above, by Sharif Hamza and modeled by Joan Smalls — are for city streets. [Here’s] how the right jewelry and sexy shoes can put a street-smart twist on the caftan […]
Rising star Joan Smalls is still modeling for Gucci, and we’re happy to see that in their Spring 2011 campaign, she’s getting a lot more face time than she did in her last set of ads. See those here: Gucci Adds “Color” To Latest Campaign [PHOTOS] Here, she, and two other models, show off Gucci’s […]
Joan Smalls has landed an Estee Lauder contract, making her one of the few models of color to ever do so. And we called it! Back in April, we featured up-and-coming model Joan Smalls as a “Fresh Faces” feature, and told you to look out for her forthcoming success. FRESH FACES: Meet Model Joan Smalls […]
A photo of Beyonce making her modeling debut for Tom Ford has finally surfaced online. Back in September, Tom Ford had an exclusive showing of his first women’s collection in six years, but he did not allow any photographers, except one. Now, the January 2011 issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK features the official photos of […]
