While her historic August 1974 Vogue cover opened the door, Beverly Johnson's work throughout the 1970s and beyond redefined what was possible on the other side. Johnson translated her dominance as a model and on the catwalk into entrepreneurial power, building her own beauty empire. Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations. #FashionConservatory #BeverlyJohnson #Supermodel #FashionHistory #1970sFashion #BlackExcellence #FashionEntrepreneur #Halston #YvesSaintLaurent

Fifty years ago, Beverly Johnson made history as the first Black model to appear on the cover of Vogue. Now, she is commemorating that achievement by telling her story on stage, in a one-woman, off-Broadway show called “Beverly Johnson: In Vogue.” | CBS Mornings