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Beauty ... A Black Perspective, Ribane,Nakedi (OUT OF PRINT NEW)
The beauty and fashion world attracts enormous interest.Everybody knows who Naomi Campbell is, but few know who South Africa's localNaomi Campbells were (and are)! This title is an extraordinary mix of glamour,nostalgia and social analysis. It takes the reader on a journey through ourSouth African history and politics from the unusual perspective of the beautyindustry
Backed by a photo gallery of classic icons from the 50s, 60sand 70s to the present, it celebrates the inspirational role of beautiful andcourageous Black women, especially models and beauty queens. It also looks atthe business of beauty and recounts the struggles and successes of Blackpractitioners trying to make it in this competitive sector.
The author is someone who herself was leading model of the 80s. Nakedi Ribaneco-owned one of the very few Black modelling agencies of note in South Africa.She is ideally placed to offer a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one ofthe most under-rated yet influential industries of our time.
