There’s been a lot of talk recently concerning Diversity in Hollywood, Diversity in Modeling, Diversity in Fashion. When I hear diversity I automatically think “women of color”. But there are so many dynamic women of color for us to look up to and who offer “Black Girl Magic”.

The first diverse woman of fashion is of course, the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. Who can equal her fierceness? Oprah Winfrey? I say no. Sorry, not sorry.

There is not a lack of role models available. Naomi Campbell still rules the runway and was the first black model to appear on the cover of TIME magazine. Ava DuVernay now has her own Barbie doll, Serena Williams is the Sports Illustrated Person of the Year, Taraji P Henson and Viola Davis are winning big in Hollywood. Misty Copeland has been named the first African American Female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Beth Ann Hardison is one of the first successful Black models and since retiring has founded the Diversity Coalition/Balance Diversity to eliminate racism during casting and get more women of color on the runway and in editorials. Man Repeller (Diamond, 2016)

So is there really a lack of diversity or is there a lack of exposure? I think there is a lack of exposure for all these magnificent women. The diversity in the fashion industry isn’t just represented by models, actresses, entertainers or sports figures.

I can think of many women of color that I am in awe of who are fashion icons in their own rights: Solange Knowles, Kerry Washington, Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o just to name a few. But there is a whole other contingent of Stylist and Bloggers to take into consideration.

June Ambrose has been a stylist blogger for over a decade and is the author of the book “Effortless Style” and the host of her own style show on VH1 “Styled by June” . I have long been a fan of her eclectic and varied fashion choices; not only for her clients but her personal style.

Claire Sulmers is a globe trotting, celebrity It Girl. From her immaculately maintained dreads to her curvalicious body, she is not to be forgotten.

Shiona Turini is most commonly known for being bestie’s with Solange Knowles, but her own elegant sense of style is what has secured her position in the fashion industry.

June Ambrose

In the image-obsessed world of music, who do the hottest artists call for a total fashion re-haul? With a career spanning over a decade, and a clientele which includes such icons as Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey, Sean Combs and Jay-Z, June Ambrose is the reigning queen of the trade. On The Inside. (Zahurak, 2016)

The second Stylist and Blogger who is doing it big is Claire Sulmers of The Fashion Bomb.

Claire Siobhan Sulmers is a writer and editor based in New York City. Her editorial work, which focuses on fashion, beauty, and health, has appeared in Real Simple, Newsweek, New York, and Essence magazines and on the websites of Paris and Italian Vogue. In August 2006, Claire founded the blog The Fashion Bomb, a daily destination for the multicultural fashionista. From celebrity style to fashion news, trend reports to street style, the blog delivers fresh, engaging content from an informed point of view. With 2.4 million monthly visitors, The Fashion Bomb made Ebony Magazine's 2011 Power 100 List, while Claire was named Black Blogger of the Month by Black Enterprise. Claire holds a B.A. magna cum laude with highest honors in Romance Languages and Literatures and African-American studies from Harvard University. The Fashion Bomb (Claire Sulmers, 2016)

Shiona Turini

Born and raised on the island of Bermuda, Shiona Turini began her career at Yves Saint Laurent as the Public Relations Coordinator. Under the direction of designers Tom Ford then Stefano Pilati, Shiona handled press for both the women’s and men’s categories, as well as celebrity dressing. Throughout her career in publishing, Shiona has solidified herself as one of the industries leading experts and has been commended for her personal style and editing abilities. She is currently a Creative Consultant, Freelance Fashion Editor and Stylist based in New York City with recent clients including Amazon Fashion, Salvatore Ferragamo, the Bermuda Tourism Authority and more.  Shiona Turini (Shiona Turini, 2016)

Look inspired by June Ambrose:

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Look Inspired by Claire Sulmers:

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Look Inspired by Shiona Turini:

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