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Friday, 2 January 2015

Jourdan Dunn reveals she is 'so happy' at being revealed as the first black model to land a solo cover of Vogue in 12 years

Is the first solo black model to grace the magazine since 2002
Jourdan previously starred on a joint cover but this is her first solo effort
Recently announced as the face of Burberry SS15 with Naomi Campbell

PUBLISHED: 16:10, 2 January 2015 | UPDATED: 17:05, 2 January 2015

Jourdan Dunn has been revealed as the first solo black model to grace the cover of British Vogue for more than 12 years.

The 24-year-old Londoner shared the cover image of the fashion magazine on Instagram to her 954,000 followers after speculation on Twitter today.

She wrote: 'I'm so Happy to finally say I'M ON THE COVER OF BRITISH VOGUE!!!'

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Jourdan Dunn posted her first Vogue cover to her Instagram account

Jourdan recently starred at the Victoria's Secret show in London

She added: 'Thank you Patrick Demarchelier and Kate Phelan for making this happen and also thank you all for the Love and Support it means everything to me

The model used a string of kissing face emojis to highlight her joy.

Patrick Demarchelier is a famed fashion photographer whilst Kate Phelan is an esteemed stylist.

The cover, which is for the February 2015 issue, shows a simple shot of Jourdan looking stunning sitting in the sunshine in a short summer dress.

Jourdan poses alongside her gorgeous Victoria's Secret model pals in matching leather jackets

Jourdan previously graced the front cover of Vogue in November 2008 alongside Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Eden Clark

Although this is her first solo Vogue cover, Jourdan did previously front the magazine in 2008 along with Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Eden Clark.

This also marks a change for the fashion bible as it is the first time they have featured a solo black model on the cover since Naomi Campbell appeared in 2002.

One hundred and forty six covers have been and gone since her natural, jeans and a white vest shoot.

Naomi Campbell and Jourdan Dunn star in new Burberry campaign

And the disparity hasn't gone unnoticed, with Naomi Campbell, Iman, and Bethann Hardison writing an open letter to the publication in September 2013, urging them to acknowledge in the time lapsed since the last solo cover for a black Brit.

They wrote: 'No matter the intention, the result is racism. Not accepting another based on the colour of their skin is clearly beyond aesthetic.'

Jourdan has previously revealed her struggles in the industry having been turned away from shows who told her they didn't want, 'any more black girls.'

She said in an interview last year: 'I want to talk about what goes on. A lot of people are scared to speak up.

It has been twelve years since the last solo black model, a fresh faced Naomi Campbell, was featured on the cover of the magazine

Jourdan has enjoyed a highly successful career so far and has been the face of Burberry beauty along with Cara Delevingne and Edie Campbell

'The people who control the industry … say if you have a black face on a magazine cover it won't sell, but there's no real evidence for that. It's lazy.'

Now the star is following in her idol's footsteps by putting an end to the 12-year void for models of colour to appear on the cover.

Beyonce and Rihanna are among the 58 celebrities to feature on the covers of British Vogue in that time, while Jourdan finally succeeds Naomi among the 95 covers that showed models.

This is the latest in a string of good news for the model. At the beginning of last month she took a highly successful turn on the Victoria's Secret runway as the show hit London for the first time.

Then in mid December it was revealed that Jourdan and Naomi Campbell were the faces of Burberry's Spring / Summer 2015 campaign.

She said of the shoot: 'This campaign is even more special for me because I was shot with Naomi Campbell for the first time - someone who I admire and respect within the fashion industry.'

Jourdan posed in September 2013 with some of her model pals including Suki Waterhouse, Cara Delevingne, Georgia May Jagger and Clara Paget

Jourdan began her career at an early age after being spotted in a Hammersmith Primark in 2006 - she was signed to Storm Model Management not long after.

Mother to a five-year-old son named Riley, Jourdan has previously worked for designers such as Calvin Klein, Balmain and Topshop.

She is also a firm favourite on the fashion party circuit counting Cara Delevigne, Suki Waterhouse and Georgia May Jagger amongst her close friends.

Last year, Forbes announced that she was the 10th highest paid model, making an estimated $4m last year and beating world-renowned beauty Cara, who earned $3.5m.

Rihanna has previously fronted the magazine in 2011, however, she was the only black cover star for the whole year

Friday, 22 March 2013

Yasmin Le Bon joins Helena Christensen and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in model hall of fame as Monsoon celebrates 40th anniversary

Happy birthday Monsoon! Yasmin Le Bon joins Helena Christensen and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in model hall of fame as British brand celebrates 40th anniversary

By LUCY WATERLOW

PUBLISHED: 10:54, 21 March 2013 | UPDATED: 10:54, 21 March 2013

Yasmin Le Bon was an apt choice to model Monsoon's spring/summer 13 range. The mother-of-three is in her fourth decade and the British brand this year marks it's own 40th anniversary. And just like Yasmin who is still alluring at the of 48, Monsoon hasn't lost any of its appeal on the High Street.

Since the first store was opened in London in 1973 by founder Peter Simon, the company has gone global. Their sister store Accessorize followed in 1984 and now there are more than 400 Monsoon and Accessorize stores in the UK, as well as more than 1000 throughout the world. The brand's original focus was on clothes with an ethnic origin and they continue to incorporate this element today, as well as branching into home, children's and bridal ranges.

Yasmin, who is joined by daughter Amber, 23, in the latest campaign is far from the first supermodel to be a clothes horse for Monsoon. Over the years, a number of the world's most beautiful women have featured in their campaigns including Helena Christensen, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Alessandra Ambrosio. To celebrate the brand's 40th birthday, Femail looks back at the stars and fashions that haveput Monsoon on the map...

Still got it: Yasmin Le Bon, left, poses with daughter Amber in the latest Monsoon campaign and looks half her 48 years

Apt choice: Yasmin has become the face of the British brand as it celebrates its 40th year

Lady Godiva: Jodie Kidd starred in the brand's 2003 and 2004 campaigns but isn't modelling many of the clothes in this shot

Winter warmer: The model poses in a faux fur gilet that was a popular item in the autumn 2004 collection

In the Hall of Fame: Sophie Dahl modelled for Monsoon in 2005 and 2006, left, while Liz Hurley was their clothes horse in 2007

Pop art: Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor posed in the autumn/winter range 2006

Star turn: Supermodel Helen Christensen confirmed the brand's global appeal when she posed for their 2007 campaign

Asian influences: Model Angela Lindvall's campaign from 2011 shows how Monsoon have stayed true to their original focus of having clothes with an ethnic origin

Asian influences: Model Angela Lindvall's campaign from 2010 shows how Monsoon have stayed true to their original focus of having clothes with an ethnic origin