How Great Is This?!

Bethann Hardison will have the title of Editor-at-Large for a new section of Vogue Italia's website. Ms. Hardison is a former model, writer, agent and businesswoman. Every week she will introduce a new black model to the world beginning with Sedene Bake.

Random Thought

Some of the most influential and richest people are under the age of 25.

(Go ahead and Google it)

Are you the next New Age Genius?

Recognize These Anyone...?

Coco & Breezy : Couture Eyewear

These glasses have been on the faces of Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Ashanti, Diggy Simmons and the list could go on.

19 year-old Coco & Breezy (pictured below)..and yes they are identical twins

Just Brightens My Day...

Tracy Reese: Spring 2010

Alexander McQueen

Creative beyond light years...

R.I.P

...Waiting For The Weather to Warm Up

Koko Ntuen designs will put color and personality in your closet. She is and independent designer and is based out of Brooklyn, NY. She is also an active philanthropist where 10% of proceeds are donated to Rural Life Foundation, a non-profit organization that is focused on improving water and health conditions in Africa. For information on her clothing line visit her website at www.kokontuen.com Here are some of her Summer/Spring 2010 looks.

“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so you shall become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.”

-James Allen

You Can't Knock the Hustle!

LaQuan Smith's hands work magic. A young designer with a heart for beautiful clothes wore his own designs at fashion shows or any event where he would be seen. He is only 21 years-old, and has already designed pieces for Lady Gaga, Amerie, and Amber Rose. You can also check out some pieces in Rihanna's new video "Rude Boy," which premieres this Thursday. Work!

For more information go to laquansmith.com

J'adore

Jeniel Williams had a beautiful cover for Love Magazine

Show Me Your True Colors and I'll Show You Mine...

Lyndsey Scott

This 19 year-old is a go getter. Instead of waiting on someone to discover her, she posted her pictures on Models.com and soon had people calling her. Scott was the first African American woman to get a Calvin Klein fall 2009 exclusive. For the Spring 2010 season she walked in more than 35 shows.

Rising Star: David Agbodji

The Paris-born Nigerian is known as a "Rising Star." New to modeling, David is the first black male to open and close the Calvin Klein show in Milan in June of last year. He is now the face of Calvin Klein for 2010.

You better WORK!!

Liya Kebede for Elle Italia....and yes she has on roller blades!!

And the Hustler of the Year Award Goes To...

Chanel Iman's spread for Vogue Spain