Ep. 38 | Givenchy's Black Cabine: Carol Collins-Miles

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Carol Collins Miles is a supermodel, musician and restaurateur. She is one of the original members of Hubert de Givenchy’s all Black Cabine in the 1970s, the collection of Black models that ushered in an era of diversity and the first time a French couturier had this many Black models in its mainstay. She’s also modeled for other designers like Theirry Mugler and Chantal Thomass. Listen to her story.

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