Iman : Calvin Klein , Victoria Beckham , Chanel and Armani Fashion Brands racist
, Former supermodel Iman star accused of leading brands such as latest Chanel and Victoria Beckham "racist" reasons not to use black models.
The 58- year-old beauty , who has walked for brands like Halston , Gianni Versace , Calvin Klein, Issey Miyake , Donna Karan and Yves Saint Laurent , the start and runway, said the lack of " color models " to use evidence shows that there is little racial diversity in the fashion industry .
Iman, the David Bowie is married , has to start with Naomi Campbell and activist Bethann Hardison the Coalition for Diversity , highlighted a campaign of racial prejudice in the fashion industry .
The stars say it is a " racist act " which saw some black models make the cut this year for the London Fashion Week.
Celine , Calvin Klein , Donna Karan , Chanel , Armani, Gucci and Saint Laurent have all been accused of ignoring the color patterns , as well as pop star -turned- designer Victoria Beckham.
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" We call them not racist , say that the act was racist ," she said.
The trio has the issue in an open letter to the governing bodies of fashion in New York, London , Paris and Milan before the exhibition season letter.
"The eyes are on an industry that season after season watches design houses with one or no color models . Whatever the intention , the result is racism ," she said.
" Do not accept others based on the color of their skin is significantly higher than " cosmetic "when it . Carrying the label of designer
"Whether the decision of the designers, stylists and casting director , shows the decision , almost all white models use a property that is unworthy of a modern society.
"It can not be accepted , or confused by the use of an Asian model."
During a recent appearance on Channel 4 News , Campbell called for change in the industry.
She said: " What we do is that you will ever ask for your talent , your beauty ... not the color of your skin. "
Iman said she refused , Accessories, Celine French luxury fashion house has never had a black person , what to buy in their collection.
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