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NYFW Spring 2011: Catwalk Queens

At Fashion Week, the world was introduced to a crop of impossibly gorgeous Black models -- and we couldn't be more thrilled! From newcomers like Melodie Monrose (left) to more established stars like Joan Smalls, here are our picks for the top catwalk queens of the week.
NYFW Spring 2011: Catwalk Queens
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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At Fashion Week, the world was introduced to a crop of impossibly gorgeous Black models — and we couldn’t be more thrilled! From newcomers like Melodie Monrose (left) to more established stars like Joan Smalls, here are our picks for the top catwalk queens of the week.