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Runway Reviews: Jet Set Style

Black models rocking new resort looks.
Jet Set Style
Giambattista Valli Resort 2012 2
By Terrence Phearse · Updated October 28, 2020
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For the jet set, the “Resort” shows are the most important ones. Here is where designers showcase luxe looks for locations as exotic as the beaches of Tahiti or yachts in the Caribbean. In recent years, resort collections have expanded from a handful of designers to a lengthy list of key labels from New York to Milan.

Now more than ever, these same designers are featuring an increased number of gorgeous Black models on their catwalks. Read our show reviews and take a glimpse of the popular faces, like Ajak Deng, who graced the runways.