Some of these famous mom were trying to protect their children from the pressure of the fashion industry while others have trained their kids in modelling since they were little.
- Jul 18, 2021
AceShowbiz - Pat Cleveland wasn't just a model. Signed to Wilhelmina Models at age 18, she was one of the first African-American models within the fashion industry to achieve prominence as a runway model and print model. Before the rise of campaign for racial equality in the U.S., Pat had fought for the rights of black models after experiencing racist attitudes.
Pat eventually paved the way for other black models after her, including her daughter Anna Cleveland, whom she shares with photographer Paul Van Ravenstein. The in-demand model signed with Next Management in 2015 and has walked the runway for brands like Chanel, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Marc Jacobs among others.
