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Home • Fashion Week

10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week

10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week
Instagram/slickwoods
By Crystal Tate · Updated October 26, 2020
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From backstage at fashion shows to after parties hosted by designers, here’s a look at some of the most memorable Black model moments.

01
Off-Duty Model Behavior
Before hitting the runway, Joan Smalls showed off her look backstage at Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma show.
10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week
Instagram/joansmalls
02
Off-Duty Model Behavior
Leomie Anderson slayed in “feathers, fur and black magic” at Pat McGrath’s Mothership Ball.
10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week
Instagram/leomieanderson
03
Off-Duty Model Behavior
Jourdan Dunn sat front row alongside fellow model Riley Montana at the Rochambeau show.
10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week
Instagram/jourdandunn
04
Off-Duty Model Behavior
Jasmine Tookes hit the streets in her Jeremy Scott sweater with the fitting caption: “Keep fashion weird.”
10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week
Instagram/jastookes
05
Off-Duty Model Behavior
Winnie Harlow posted this gorgeous photo of her arriving to the Harper’s Bazaar Icons Party.
10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week
Instagram/winnieharlow
06
Off-Duty Model Behavior
Model Duckie Thot showed her support at Rihanna’s launch event for Fenty Beauty.
10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week
Instagram/duckieofficial
07
Off-Duty Model Behavior
In between shows for New York Fashion Week, Selena Forrest decided to have a little fun with this elevator selfie.
10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week
Instagram/selenaforrest
08
Off-Duty Model Behavior
Lineisy Montero posed with models Damaris Goddrie, Hiandra Martinez and Mayowa Nicholas and a shirtless male model at Tom Ford’s after party.
10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week
Instagram/lineisymontero
09
Off-Duty Model Behavior
Damaris Goddrie said goodbye to New York Fashion Week (and NYC) with this cute photo.
10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week
Instagram/damarisgoddrie
10
Off-Duty Model Behavior

After Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma show, Slick Woods posted this epic photo with model Duckie Thot.

10 Epic Off-Duty Black Model Moments At New York Fashion Week
Instagram/slickwoods
TOPICS:  Black Models