Black Models At Victoria Secret Fashion Show Callbacks In NYC

Diversity in the fashion industry has always been a struggle. While the conversation has become more open, we are still fighting for representation. The Victoria Secret Fashion Show had it’s callbacks on Monday. Models were spotted in midtown Manhattan, turning the street into a runway. One thing we noticed (other than stylish looks) was the diverse women. Here are the Black models that are werking to wear those wings.

1. MARIA BORGES

Model Maria Borges attends call backs for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Midtown on August 21, 2017 in New York City.

2. MARIA BORGES

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 21: Model Maria Borges attends call backs for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Midtown on August 21, 2017 in New York City.

3. SHARAM DINIZ

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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 16: Model Sharam Diniz attends casting for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Midtown on August 16, 2017 in New York City. Keep on clicking to see what she wore to the call backs.

4. SHARAM DINIZ

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 21: Sharam Diniz attends casting for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on August 21, 2017 in New York City.

5. CINDY BRUNA AND GRACE MAHARY

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 21: Models Cindy Bruna (L) and Grace Mahary attend call backs for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Midtown on August 21, 2017 in New York City.

6. GRACE MAHARY

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 21: Model Grace Mahary attends call backs for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Midtown on August 21, 2017 in New York City.

7. GRACE MAHARY

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 21: Grace Mahary attends castings for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on August 21, 2017 in New York City.

8. LAMEKA FOX

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 21: Model Lameka Fox attends call backs for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Midtown on August 21, 2017 in New York City.

9. LAMEKA FOX

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 21: Model Lameka Fox attends call backs for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Midtown on August 21, 2017 in New York City.

10. KELLY GALE

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 21: Model Kelly Gale attends call backs for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Midtown on August 21, 2017 in New York City.

11. KELLY GALE

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 21: Kelly Gale attends casting for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on August 21, 2017 in New York City.