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Tribute to Katoucha Niane, 1960 - 2008

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | March 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Katoucha Kiane in 1992

Katoucha Niane was a Guinean model who broke many barriers, becoming the one of the first black models to grace the catwalk. Yves Saint Laurent considered her his muse. She was elegant, driven and used her position to draw attention to the horrors of female circumcision. » Read more…

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