We Remember Eunice W. Johnson

we remember eunice johnson legacy

Eunice W. Johnson - Eunice W. Johnson, businesswoman and fashion maven, started Johnson Publishing with her husband John H. Johnson in 1942. Since that time, the company has become a household name, distributing products including Ebony and JET magazines, and Fashion Fair Cosmetics.

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Eunice W. Johnson - Eunice W. Johnson, businesswoman and fashion maven, started Johnson Publishing with her husband John H. Johnson in 1942. Since that time, the company has become a household name, distributing products including Ebony and JET magazines, and Fashion Fair Cosmetics.

Fashion Fair Queen - But the Ebony Fashion Fair, dubbed “the world’s largest traveling fashion show,” was Eunice Johnson’s claim to fame.

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Fashion Fair Queen - But the Ebony Fashion Fair, dubbed “the world’s largest traveling fashion show,” was Eunice Johnson’s claim to fame.

Ebony Fashion Fair - Since its inception in 1958, Black models of varying shapes, sizes and skin tones can applaud Mrs. Johnson for her tremendous impact on the fashion industry. She paved the way for supermodels Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Iman and Beverly Johnson.

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Ebony Fashion Fair - Since its inception in 1958, Black models of varying shapes, sizes and skin tones can applaud Mrs. Johnson for her tremendous impact on the fashion industry. She paved the way for supermodels Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Iman and Beverly Johnson.

Ebony Fashion Fair - Growing up in Selma, Alabama, Johnson was fascinated by fashion, according to a 2005 article in Ebony magazine. She was an accomplished seamstress and made shirts for her father.

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Ebony Fashion Fair - Growing up in Selma, Alabama, Johnson was fascinated by fashion, according to a 2005 article in Ebony magazine. She was an accomplished seamstress and made shirts for her father.

Ebony Fashion Fair - From 1961 to 2009 Johnson served as producer and director of the Ebony Fashion Fair, which appeared in more than 200 cities across the United States, the Caribbean and England.

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Ebony Fashion Fair - From 1961 to 2009 Johnson served as producer and director of the Ebony Fashion Fair, which appeared in more than 200 cities across the United States, the Caribbean and England.

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Ebony Fashion Fair - Not all fashion, the show is deeply rooted in philanthropy. To date, Mrs. Johnson has raised more than $55 million for various charities and scholarship funds through the Ebony Fashion Fair. She also earned several awards, including honors from the United Negro College Fund.

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Ebony Fashion Fair - Not all fashion, the show is deeply rooted in philanthropy. To date, Mrs. Johnson has raised more than $55 million for various charities and scholarship funds through the Ebony Fashion Fair. She also earned several awards, including honors from the United Negro College Fund.

Ebony Fashion Fair - Mrs. Johnson will be missed by all, and her life and work will continue to be defined by her commitment to African Americans and to the world of fashion for years to come.

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Ebony Fashion Fair - Mrs. Johnson will be missed by all, and her life and work will continue to be defined by her commitment to African Americans and to the world of fashion for years to come.