A MOMENT IN AFRO HERSTORY:THE DEFINING MOMENTS AT VERSAILLES

The Americans came, they saw, they sewed and they conquered Versailles and on that day of 28 November 1973, black models showed that they were a force to be reckoned with. We've celebrated that triumphant day by recognizing these pioneers who walked off that runway into history. Now view the runway shots from that historic day.

Charlene Dash, Amina Warsuma, Jennifer Brice, Alva Chinn, Pat Cleveland, Billie Blair, Norma Jean Darden, China Machado and Bethann Hardison...

                                                        
                                          ...The Secret Weapon of Choice.

"Commanding Center Stage and Striking a Pose"

Bethann Hardison and Ramona Saunders wearing Stephen Burrows.

A very animated Billie Blair displays the dramatics that help the Americans win the competition.

Jennifer Brice and the other leading ladies who stole the show and the

hearts of the French nobility at Versailles.