Tailly, a creative director, stylist and consultant, told the magazine he would only accept the shoot if he could put a woman of color on the cover.
"It was in their 90th anniversary," Tailly told CNN. "In 90 years, there were only two or three black women who have graced their cover."
While on board with the idea, the magazine was keen to have someone who could sell advertising and was well known in France. They suggested Halle Berry, he wanted Beyoncé.
