Pretty: Milan

We touched down in Milano where got to know Fredamily, Evelyne, Grazia and Wintana and found out what’s considered beautiful in this Italian fashion capital. Browse the slideshow to meet the girls and Milano.

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Meet the Girls & the City

The Duomo: When you first see Milan's Duomo, it hits you like...whoa. Being Italy's biggest church and the world's fifth largest church, it took nearly six centuries to build. Heads up ladies: if you plan on taking a peak inside the Duomo, be sure to wear pants, as legs must be covered.
The Duomo: When you first see Milan’s Duomo, it hits you like…whoa. Being Italy’s biggest church and the world’s fifth largest church, it took nearly six centuries to build. Heads up ladies: if you plan on taking a peak inside the Duomo, be sure to wear pants, as legs must be covered.
Fredamily: Her parents being from the Dominican Republic, Fredamily referred to her ethnicity as 'Afro-Latina.' A model and student, she was raised in Milan and enjoys the Northern part of Italy. Find her on Instagram: @Fredamily.
Fredamily: Her parents being from the Dominican Republic, Fredamily referred to her ethnicity as ‘Afro-Latina.’ A model and student, she was raised in Milan and enjoys the Northern part of Italy. Find her on Instagram: @Fredamily.
Grazia: Her name literally translates to "thank you" in Italian. Grazia, a Nigerian-Italian, is one of the founders of Afro Italian Souls (afroitaliansouls.tumblr.com), a platform dedicated to showing Black excellence in Italy.
Grazia: Her name literally translates to “thank you” in Italian. Grazia, a Nigerian-Italian, is one of the founders of Afro Italian Souls (afroitaliansouls.tumblr.com), a platform dedicated to showing Black excellence in Italy.
Navigli: Navigli is a tiny taste of Venice in Milan. Surrounded by modern and somewhat industrial buildings, this neighborhood is brought to life by the canal that sits at its center. Here you can enjoy the bars that line the canal as well as some great people watching.
Navigli: Navigli is a tiny taste of Venice in Milan. Surrounded by modern and somewhat industrial buildings, this neighborhood is brought to life by the canal that sits at its center. Here you can enjoy the bars that line the canal as well as some great people watching.
Wintana: Wintana "Winty" Rezene is one of the few women of color in Italian media. A bubbly TV personality, she's notably appeared on MTV's TRL on the Road and Italy's The X Factor. Find her on Twitter: @WintanaRezene.
Wintana: Wintana “Winty” Rezene is one of the few women of color in Italian media. A bubbly TV personality, she’s notably appeared on MTV’s TRL on the Road and Italy’s The X Factor. Find her on Twitter: @WintanaRezene.
Tram-Tram: They may seem intimidating at first, but the trams in Milan are the best ways to get around and they're practically everywhere in the city.
Tram-Tram: They may seem intimidating at first, but the trams in Milan are the best ways to get around and they’re practically everywhere in the city.
Evelyne: Founder of Nappytalia.it, Evelyne has been one of the driving forces between the spread of the Natural Hair Movement in Milan. In addition to helping women learn the basics of hair care her site also celebrates multi-cultural identities.
Evelyne: Founder of Nappytalia.it, Evelyne has been one of the driving forces between the spread of the Natural Hair Movement in Milan. In addition to helping women learn the basics of hair care her site also celebrates multi-cultural identities.

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