The article talks about the lack of diversity in this year’s New York Fashion Week, despite a recent campaign, supported by Naomi Campbell and Diane Von Furstenburg, to promote diversity on the runways. According to the article:

In one of the globe’s most multicultural cities, the talent in the tents last week was as white as a Vera Wang wedding gown.

A survey by the Daily News revealed that out of 1,584 model slots, 94 went to black mannequins - a paltry 6%.

Latinas accounted for only 17 slots, about 1%, and Asians for 95, or 6%.

What a shame. The world of fashion continues with their country club like ways. Only a select few are allowed in. Modern day Jim Crow. To all the gorgeous black and Hispanic models out there, welcome to the colored section.

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