Naomi Sims was a pioneering figure in the fashion industry, becoming the first black supermodel in 1968 when she graced the cover of Ladies Home Journal. Born on March 30, 1948 in Oxford, MS, Sims was a trailblazer in the fashion world, breaking the color barrier and paving the way for future generations of models of color.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $60 million (2024)
About
As the first black supermodel, she broke the color barrier starting with the cover of Ladies Home Journal in 1968.
Before Fame
Finding the modeling agencies were reluctant to hire a black woman, she appealed to fashion Photographers themselves, with some success.
Trivia
She modeled for designers like Halston, Fernando Sánchez, Teal Traina, and Giorgio di Sant'Angelo.
Family Life
Her parents divorced when she was young. Shortly afterwards, her mom became seriously ill and Naomi was taken by a foster home.
Associated With
She paved the way for black supermodel Naomi Campbell.