First Black women on Vogue's "Big 4" covers (US, UK, France, Italy)

🇬🇧1966: Donyale Luna's face, most notably her lips and nose, were obscured to somewhat hide her race. Dress by Chloé and gold earrings by Mimi di N.

🇮🇹1971: Carol LaBrie was part of Andy Warhol's clique known as the Warhol superstars. Unknown designer.

🇺🇸1974: Beverly Johnson was told by foreign journalists "It's about time that America woke up!" when she got the cover. Blue sweater by Kasper for J.L. Sports with silk scarf.

🇫🇷1988: Naomi Campbell was initially denied the cover until her friend Yves Saint Laurent threatened to pull advertising from the magazine if they didn't. Costume by Karl Lagerfeld.