The Sudanese model complained that many make-up artists are unprepared to work on dark complexions
MODEL Nykhor Paul has called for change in the fashion industry with an open letter on her Instagram page. Complaining about the lack of knowledge and skill by white make-up artists working on her backstage at shows, she asks them to be more prepared and respectful...
"Dear white people in the fashion world," she begins, "please don't take this the wrong way but it's time you people get your shit right when it comes to our complexion! 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? A good make-up artist would come prepared and do their research before coming to work because often you know what to expect, especially at a show. Stop apologising, it's insulting and disrespectful to me and my race, and it doesn't help, seriously. Make an effort at least."
Listing the brands where they could easily acquire products to suit her "blue black" complexion - including "Mac, Bobbi Brown, Makeup Forever, Iman Cosmetic, Black Opal, even Lancôme and Clinique" - Paul asserts, "there are so many options out there for dark skin tones today". The Sudanese model - who has walked for major fashion houses including Balenciaga, Vivienne Westwood and Calvin Klein, and appeared in the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2013 ad campaign - isn't the first to complain about unprepared make-up artists. Vogue cover girl Jourdan Dunn first addressed the issue in 2011, tweeting: "I swear some people need to learn how to do black hair and skin."
"Just because you only book a few of us doesn't mean you have the right to make us look ratchet," Paul added. "I'm tired of complaining about not getting booked as a black model and I'm definitely super tired of apologising for my blackness!"
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