To celebrate Black History Month this year Italian Vogue's Editor, Franca Sozzani, featured all African American models in its Black Allure spread--photographed by Emma Summerton and styled by Edward Enninful. The theme of the spread was the roaring 1920's Harlem and features models such as Chanel Iman, Sessilee Lopez, Ajak Jeng, and Melodie Monrose. This issue comes as a much anticipated follow up to their 2008 "Black Issue" which  sold out within 72 hours and featured Naomi Campbell, Sessilee Lopez, Liya Kebede, and Jourdan Dunn on the pull-out cover.

Dominican and Portuguese model Sessilee Lopez's career started in 2004 when she signed with IMG Models. Her runway debut was at the Vivienne Tam and Daryl K Fall '04 shows. In 2007 she switched representation to Major Model Management Worldwide. Since then, she has walked for Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, Hermès and several other top designers. Recently she appeared in the best-selling, Italian Vogue “All Black” issue and Victoria’s Secret Runway show.