Despite their countless contributions to various aspects of society, black women in America are all too often shorted of the respect they deserve. We head up to Harlem – a neighborhood known for its history of commemorating black culture – to celebrate black beauty, strength, and resilience.
Photos by Diego Bendezu | Styled by Israel Mejia
vintage glasses. earrings stylist’s own. t-shirt REDWOLF. alligator leather skirt INTREPID BY AO’C
earrings and pin WE WHO PREY. choker AVOCET JEWELRY. vintage jacket from EARLY HALLOWEEN. dress VINTAGE VERSACE. corset FRANCESCA LONGO
necklace AKAYA NISHI. harness stylist’s own. dress LAYANA AGUILAR. bracelet FRANCESCA LONGO.
Model: Olivia Anakwe (New York Model Management)
Hair by Vi Huynh
Makeup by Jerami Robins
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