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Is Fashion Racist?

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Byline: Photographed by Norman Jean Roy.

In an industry that has long championed individuality, what's happened to diversity? Vicki Woods investigates our colorless catwalks and meets the models making a difference.

W hy, " says Iman, her lovely voice rising, "are we still talking about this in 2008?" All I can say is: I know, I know . The cool, clever, cultivated, and legendary supermodel is concerned (read: hopping mad) about the current state of the fashion runways. "For The Washington Post to report that the Calvin Klein show especially looked like the blonde leading the blonde--you know?" For far too many seasons now, topic A at shows across the ...

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