Obama Inspired Vogue “Black” Issue, Says Editor

Italian Vogue's "Black" Issue

Italian Vogue’s already legendary July 2008 "Black" issue was inspired by US presidential candidate Barack Obama, reveals Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani.

"America is ready for a black president, so why are we not ready for a black model?" Sozzani tells Reuters. "I was in America on Super Tuesday. Of course it influenced me in a way - it was part of my general idea."

The issue, which features only non-white models including cover girl Naomi Campbell, Jourdan Dunn, Chanel Iman and Liya Kebede, has proven to be a resounding success. 

Apart from the all-black models, the edition also featured interviews with Obama's wife Michelle and Edmonde Charles-Roux. Roux is best remembered for her decision to quit as editor of Vogue Paris over a decision not to use a cover of black model Donyale Luna in June 1966.

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