"Cream of the Crop"

Very early in life I found myself transfixed on certain people or things never really understanding why.  Never knowing that I was being molded as the hours went by. I adored Vanity from the 80"s cult classic film "The Last Dragon"  like no other. I loved all her shiny sequin dresses/tops and her natural way of coming on the screen and demanding the viewers eyes to never leave her. She had a flare that will forever be engraved in my mind. After her I was always keeping my eye out for something or someone that moved me. If I'm not moved then I'm bored. Every designer loves and I mean loooooves when they find that one or two models or that someone who they know will forever represent their intentions in every form. A chameleon in fashion and in life. My personal muse had to be the "Cream of the Crop" in a word "Fierce". An endearing beauty with seemingly a heart of gold, a sparkle in her eye and self-confidence above all. Flipping pages in magazines I found  Ms.Liya Kebede and from that point until now she has alone been "my model inspiration" and she still moves me to create. Only today I made the decision to place a newbie in her company. Ms. Arlenis Sosa has a young fresh face and has just popped on the since just about a year ago. Both beauties are from foreign lands but have taken America by storm showing everyone just what naturally being "Cream of the Crop" gets you. Both have history making contracts with huge cosmetic companies. Ms. Liya Kebede represents many brands now but Estee Lauder was her head turner for the whole industry. Now Ms. Arlenis Sosa is the fresh new face for Lancome. Proving that beauty comes in all different shades and that the color lines in what the world finds as beautiful has now become ever changing. "Cream of the Crop" is a tribute to them and all the collections they inspire for me and just for them being their selves. February Black History month what a better time to celebrate these women of color.