BLACK FASHION MODEL Pat Cleveland was born in New York City on June 23, 1952 to parents of African American, Native American (Cherokee), Swedish and Irish ancestry. Her father, Johnny Johnston, was a saxophonist, and her mother, Ladybird, was a painter. Cleveland’s parents split up when she was very young, after which she was brought up by her mother.
BLACK MODEL BIO: 60s beauty Pat Cleveland was one of the first famous black fashion models, the forerunner to Naomi Campbell and Noémie Lenoir. She became known for her theatrical approach to fashion's runway shows. Above right: Cleveland photographed by Alice Springs, Paris 1970.
