The colour of beauty
Description
Renee Thompson is trying to make it as a top fashion model in New York. She's got the looks, the walk and the drive. But she’s a black model in a world where white women represent the standard of beauty. Agencies rarely hire black models. And when they do, they want them to look “like white girls dipped in chocolate. ”The Colour of Beauty is a shocking short documentary that examines racism in the fashion industry. Is a black model less attractive to designers, casting directors and consumers? What is the colour of beauty?
Runtime
18 minutes
Subjects
Genre
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
Similar Films
Elements of style. Through the lens. Volume 1, Episode 8
The year in fashion. 2011
Persian catwalk
Videofashion models. Canada's finest. Volume 1, Episode 2
The year in fashion. 2009
Videofashion news. Artistry of fashion. Volume 37, Episode 25
Videofashion models. Dutch delights. Volume 1, Episode 1
Fashion classics. Big black out. Volume 2, Episode 4
Model TV. Volume 5, Episode 8
Elements of style. Men of style. Volume 3, Episode 9
Sunday morning. Model mom
Fashion classics. Comfort zone. Volume 2, Episode 12
Elements of style. A model life. Volume 3, Episode 10
Model TV. Volume 5, Episode 10
The year in fashion. 2003