Zuri Tibby is Victoria's Secret first PINK label black spokesmodel

Victoria’s Secret appoint their first black spokesmodel to represent their PINK label *** The Victoria’s Secret PINK label has just named its newest ambassador. And her appointment is a sign that the brand is continuing in its journey towards diversity. Zuri Tibby, who’s just turned 21, is the brand’s first black spokesmodel – and only their sixth model to ever earn the ambassador title. Even Iman was never appointed spokesmodel when she was an angel. And in an industry where, according to The Fashion Spot, only 8.3% of the models used in 236 Spring 2016 campaigns were black, this matters. Zuri is joining Rachel Hilbert as the face of the college-driven brand, which lists a long list of former models who have gone on to become fully fledged Angels – like Alessandra Ambrosio. Her Instagram handle is even @angelzuri – like Victoria Secret’s veteran Angel Candice Swanepoel who goes by @angelcandices. But she knows her role involves more than just being a clotheshorse. And not only that, but Zuri is also a natural hair advocate, following Angolan model Maria Borge‘s example of preferring to be photographed without weaves. | Metro News via IFTTT

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