Erykah Badu for Givenchy
Cool lovers of fashion, hip-hop, and R&B went on an Instagram repost frenzy when photos of Erykah Badu modeling as the new face of haute couture French brand Givenchy made their way to the Internet. The singer was a welcomed but shocking choice since major fashion houses aren’t exactly known for their diversity. Badu is most often seen sporting a natural hairstyle and bohemian chic tribal-esque attire—a drastic variant from the images we see in the high fashion business. Riccardo Tisci, the brand’s designer, receives much praise for his intentional use of celebrities and models of color.