Trailer To YouTube’s Supreme Models
YouTube and Vogue today debuted the official trailer for “Supreme Models,” the new six-part docu-series based on journalist Marcellas Reynolds’ best-selling book “Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion.” The series follows the evolution of Black beauty and its impact on the fashion industry, Civil Rights movement, “Black is Beautiful” era and American culture. The YouTube Originals and Black Voices Fund documentary series from R.J. Cutler’s This Machine will premiere with episodes one and two on Monday, September 26 exclusively on the official Vogue YouTube Channel. Episodes three through six will premiere every Monday throughout October.
“Supreme Models” features trailblazers such as Iman and Bethann Hardison, superstar models Joan Smalls, Indya Moore, Precious Lee, legends like Pat Cleveland, Roshumba Williams, Vogue tastemakers Edward Enninful, Chioma Nnadi, Anna Wintour and more sharing personal stories of these boundary breaking women who set new standards in the worlds of beauty and fashion - from the 1960s to the unlimited potential of the digital age today. Now more than ever, representation is imperative in all facets of media and popular culture. The series celebrates the torch bearers who set the stage for today’s icons who continue to transcend the limitations that once faced their predecessors.
Additional fashion industry icons and talent featured throughout the series include Amilna Estêvão, Aweng Chuol, Beija Velez, Cindy Bruna, Damaris Lewis, Dana Scruggs, Dario Calmese, Duckie Thot, Ebonee Davis, Halima Aden, Ivan Bart, James Scully, Jazzelle Zanaughtti (aka uglyworldwide), Jeneil Williams, Jourdana Phillips, Kara Young, Karen Alexander, Kenya Avery Knight, Kersti Bowser, Kwame S. Brathwaite, Kyle Hagler, Lameka Fox, Law Roach, Lindsay Peoples Wagner, Lois Samuels, Marc Baptiste, Marcellas Reynolds, Marielle Bobo, Marquita Pring, Mayowa Nicholas, Mickalene Thomas & Racquel Chevremont, Mikki Garth-Taylor, Olivier Rousteing, Paloma Elsesser, Poppy Ajudha, Riley Montana, Sam Fine, Sergio Hudson, Sessilee Lopez, Shalom Blac, Tabria Majors, Tomiko Fraser, Veronica Webb, Zac Posen and more.
“Supreme Models” is produced by R.J. Cutler’s This Machine and co-directed by Rolake Bamgbose (The Weekly: Connecting the World), Donny Jackson (Dear…) and Douglas Keeve (Unzipped). The series is executive produced by Iman, R.J. Cutler, Marcellas Reynolds, Jane Cha Cutler, Trevor Smith, Douglas Keeve, Rolake Bamgbose, and Donny Jackson. Laurel Stier is Global Head of Unscripted Content, YouTube Originals. DeMira Pierre is the Creative Lead on “Supreme Models” for YouTube Originals.