Super Model Precious Lee Covers Porter Magazine And Tessa Thompson Opens Up to Harper’s Bazaar

By Isa King | July 16, 2022

1.Precious Lee Covers PORTER And Talks Freedom, Fashion, And More

Precious is in the spotlight for PORTER! Lee stars in the latest fashion story for Net-a-Porter’s digital publication in an array of Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, and Isa Boulder.

Speaking to Danielle Prescod about her influence as one of the most notable Black curve models in the industry, Lee explained: “I hope I inspire women of all sizes to embrace their individuality in their style and wear what feels good.” The Atlanta-native also discussed her approach to getting dressed—”You never need a reason to ‘dress up’ or wear something bold. We all learned that life is 100 percent too short for that!’”—and how important it is for her to remain unique.

Read the full feature, with editorial lensed by Kennedi Carter and styling by Elissa Santisi, HERE.

2.Tessa Thompson opens up to Harper’s Bazaar

Celebrated actress and producer Tessa Thompson covers Harper’s Bazaar’s latest issue, styled by editor in chief Samira Nasr in an array of Dior, Prada, Alexander McQueen, and Saint Laurent. Speaking to writer Lauren Michele Jackson, Thompson waxes lyrical about everything from not chasing accolades in her career to diversity, stereotypes, and storytelling.

Discussing the launch of Viva Maude, a production company dedicated to inclusivity, Thompson says: “How do we create worlds where the kind of protagonists that we don’t often get to see get to take up space?” She adds of some of her roles: “I feel really lucky in my career to have gotten to play the kind of protagonist as a Black woman that we don’t necessarily always see.”