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Author: Layla K | The Digital Doll

23 Jan

Feminist AF: An Epic Visual Story of the Women’s March

by Layla K | The Digital Doll
Culture
The Future is FEMALE! I AM Woman, Hear me ROAR. What a powerful statement that women from all over the world made this week. It was crazy to see some of the images of the march that were in black and white. It literally felt like we were in a 1950's time capsule of sorts. I was saddened, but I also felt really inspired and empowered..and the signs, well they were nothing short of epic. So much so, that museums, libraries and digital publications from across the world have been collecting them. This is HERstory! See what happens when we get in.. F O R M A T I O N? All images have been collected from online (NY Mag, Getty, Wire...
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12 Jan

Janelle Monae Gets Futuristic for Cosmopolitan Magazine

by Layla K | The Digital Doll
Editorials
Hidden Figures star, Janelle Monae played Cosmopolitan Magazine's February issue! The photoshoot which took place at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at NASA, Janelle took futuristic fashion to another level as she posed in metallic and other out-of-this world fabrics. She stated that, she hopes that people will look at the characters she is playing as the new super heros! The editorial is super dope and really makes us feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside. It is quite true that women and girls of color are just a small population of the STEM industry and community and we hope to see an increase in interest beyond the excitement of the Hidden Figures movie.  ...
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25 Sep

Jourdan Dunn for Madame Figaro

by Layla K | The Digital Doll
Editorials
Our "Maybelline Melanin Queen," Jourdan Dunn covers Madame Figaro in everything from Dior, Gucci and Balmain to  Chloe, Hermes and many more. This British stunner and Victoria's Secret model was discovered at the age of 16 and within a year of making her runway debut, Jourdan became  the first Black model to walk a  Prada runway in over 10 years! She has topped the Forbes list, ringing in 4 million dollars in 2014 alone and not only did she win "Model of the Year" at the British Fashion Awards, but she covered British Vogue and became the first solo Black model to grace the cover in 12 years! That's crazy..we know! Check her out in this colorful editorial for the French mag's latest...
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16 Sep

Marc Jacobs’ Faux Locks Ignite Racial Controversy

by Layla K | The Digital Doll
Culture
Gigi Hadid at Marc Jacobs Show in Faux Dread Locks
Marc Jacobs Closed Fashion Week with a (Cultural Appropriation) BANG! Caucasian Models Strutted Runway in Multicolored Faux Locks “All who cry ‘cultural appropriation’ or whatever nonsense about any race or skin color wearing their hair in any particular style or manner — funny how you don’t criticize women of color for straightening their hair. I respect and am inspired by people and how they look. I don’t see color or race — I see people.” ~ Marc Jacobs I am definitely here for Harajuku Chic, but the choice of hair...
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16 Sep

Lupita Nyong’o Takes Vogue on a Quest to Kenya

by Layla K | The Digital Doll
Editorials
Award-winning actress and filmmaker, Lupita Nyong’o takes Vogue Magazine on a quest to her native village in Kenya wearing the season's hottest prints from Givenchy Chloe, and Roberto Cavalli to Duro Olowu, Prada and Missoni. We love her so much because, not only does she represent for our talented community of color, but she really takes the time to utilize her platform to bring awareness to our society's twisted standards of beauty. She continues to highlight the lack of opportunities available because of it, while finding ways to encourage and uplift our young girls. She told Vogue editor, Elizabeth Ruben that she wants to “Create Opportunities for People of Color” and we are all for it! She also said that she was delighted...
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15 Sep

Chanel Iman for Harper’s Bazaar Kazakhstan

by Layla K | The Digital Doll
Editorials
Our fav supermodel, Chanel Iman slays the September issue of Harper's Bazaar Kazakhstan in everything from Miu Miu, Prada, Versace, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Celine, Chanel, and Alexander McQueen. This Korean/Black beauty was born in Atlanta and started modeling at the age of 12. She has since taken the industry by storm with credits that span from Vogue Magazine and Victoria Secret to Alexander McQueen, Valentino and many more. Most notably, (in Spring of 2009), Chanel was the first Black model in 8 years to walk for Gucci. WOW! Known for being an advocate for diversity on the runways, Chanel's dream is for advertisers to see the value in booking models of color. This is our dream as well! She has also been involved...
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