Which Vogue edition published the famous July 2008 all-Black-model issue?

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Vogue Italia published the famous July 2008 all-Black-model issue.

The edition was produced under editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani and featured photography by Steven Meisel. Its cover and fashion pages used Black models throughout, creating a clear editorial focus on representation in an industry often criticized for excluding models of color.

The issue became one of the most discussed fashion-magazine editions of the 21st century. It reportedly sold out quickly in several markets, leading to additional copies being printed. The commercial response showed that the issue’s subject had substantial reader interest as well as cultural importance.

This question is about the July 2008 special issue, not the first appearance of a Black model on Vogue generally. Different Vogue editions reached earlier milestones, including Donyale Luna on British Vogue and Beverly Johnson on American Vogue.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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