For the first time in Louis Vuitton’s 163 year history, a black woman opened the show. Janaye Furman, the model and drama student took to Instagram to express her gratitude for Louis Vuitton.

What a blessing!!" Furman wrote after the show. "Thank you God and everyone for all of the amazing support! I'm so glad more women of color are rocking the runways. It's so important that we stand up for ourselves and make a difference in this world. I'm so happy I was able to tell this beautiful story."

When a model opens a show, it means they’re the first one to walk down the runway, and they lead the models for their final walk at the end. It’s a highly desirable role.