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Top Black Models 2026
By GetModel Influence Score
The top Black models of 2026 — runway pioneers and campaign stars, ranked by verified Instagram following. Real scans, no estimates.
11 models
Updated: 2026-08-24Top Black Models 2026
1Naomi Campbell
Influence 84.0 · 15M IG
2Tyra Banks
Influence 80.8 · 7M IG
3Winnie Harlow
Influence 74.4 · 10M IG
11 models
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Anok Yai
Next Models · New YorkThe biochemistry student who went viral at a Howard homecoming and four months later opened Prada - the first South Sudanese model to do so.
71.14.0M IG - 05
Jasmine Tookes
IMG New York · Los AngelesAmerican supermodel and Victoria's Secret Angel who wore the $3 million Bright Night Fantasy Bra at the 2016 show.
69.07.0M IG - 06
Joan Smalls
IMG Models · Hatillo, United StatesJoan Smalls is a professional fashion model from Puerto Rico who has worked with major fashion brands and appeared in numerous international runway shows and magazine covers.
65.96.0M IG - 07
Tyson Beckford
Soul Artist Management · The Bronx, United StatesTyson Beckford is a renowned American male model who gained widespread recognition after becoming the face of Ralph Lauren’s Polo line in the 1990s. He has also appeared in films and television shows, and is considered one of the first male supermodels to achieve mainstream success.
65.9712K IG - 08
Adut Akech
Elite Model · SydneyThe South Sudanese refugee who became a Chanel bride, Model of the Year and Estee Lauder ambassador - one of fashion's defining faces of her generation.
64.42.0M IG - 09
Jourdan Dunn
Storm Models · LondonJourdan Dunn probes how fashion thrives on style yet excludes many, analyzing barriers to access, industry bias, and calls for fair sourcing, representation, and opportunity.
63.94.0M IG - 10
Alton Mason
Society · Nebraska, United StatesDiscover Alton Mason: Trailblazing model who’s walked runways for Chanel & Louis Vuitton, closing iconic shows. Uncover his rise to fame—explore now!
63.63.0M IG - 11
Precious Lee
New YorkAmerican curve model who made history in Versace's SS21 show and has fronted campaigns for Moschino and Michael Kors.
53.8455K IG
Frequently asked questions
Who is #1 in the Top Black Models 2026?
The top-ranked Black model is Naomi Campbell — GetModel Influence Score 84.0.
How is the Top Black Models 2026 ranked?
Black models in the GetModel directory (membership curated from public record). Ordered by the GetModel Influence Score — a 0–100 composite of verified Instagram audience (50%), Wikipedia readership over the last 90 days (35%) and global Wikipedia coverage — language editions (15%); inputs are our own scans, log-normalized against the ranked corpus. Snapshot: 2026-08-24.
How many models are in the Top Black Models 2026?
The Top Black Models 2026 currently features 11 models. Black models in the GetModel directory (membership curated from public record). Ordered by the GetModel Influence Score — a 0–100 composite of verified Instagram audience (50%), Wikipedia readership over the last 90 days (35%) and global Wikipedia coverage — language editions (15%); inputs are our own scans, log-normalized against the ranked corpus. Snapshot: 2026-08-24.