In this segment of Detroit Style I won't be highlighting a designer from Detroit, on the contrary today's highlight will be on Donyale
Luna often hailed as the first black model. Born Peggy Anne Freeman in Detroit, Michigan, Donyale Luna rose to fame in the late '60's and early '70's. At 6'2'' the slender beauty was known for her trademark blue contacts and blonde wig. Although she broke down barriers for many African Americans she didnt identify with the race. In fact, she identified with norace in particular. She hated the term "Black Model". In her eyes she was just a model. Not only was she a model but she also dabbled in the acting realm. Starring mostly in Andy Warhol films she also can be seen in Skidoo starring Groucho Marx. Sadly her rise to stardom was cut short in 1979 after a fatal overdose.
