Nykhor Paul—a South Sudanese model who has reportedly graced the campaigns of Calvin Klein, Balenciaga, Diane von Furstenburg and the like—took to Instagram Monday to give the fashion industry a piece of her mind about the “ratchet” ways dark-brown models are treated in the industry.
Paul made it very clear who she was directing her ire to, kicking off her post ever so ceremoniously with the introduction: “Dear white people in the fashion world!” she wrote.
“Please don’t take this the wrong way, but it’s time you people get your sh-t right when it comes to our complexion!” Paul said, going on to reference her dark-chocolate complexion that, yes, is a rarity in high-end fashion shows and campaigns, but shouldn’t be treated as an inconvenience nonetheless, Paul argued.
“Why do I have to bring my own makeup to a professional show when all the other white girls don’t have to do anything but show up? Wtf! Don’t try to make me feel bad because I am blue black,” Paul wrote.
“[I]ts 2015 go to Mac, Bobbi Brown, Makeup Forever, Iman Cosmetic, Black Opal—even Lancôme and Clinique carry them, plus so much more,” Paul said.
Source: The Root | DIANA OZEMEBHOYA EROMOSELE
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