The recent exchange of words between supermodel Naomi Campbell and Vogue's editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, has gathered a lot of attention on the internet. While many are praising Campbell for her fierce and classy demeanor, others are intrigued by the complicated nature of her relationship with Wintour.
So, are the two clashing over something? Not exactly a direct confrontation, but the recent events at Harlem's Fashion Row's Fashion Show and Style Awards on September 4, 2024, shed some light. Campbell was honored with the Fashion Icon Award but arrived late, which caused a stir.
During the grand event, Vogue's renowned editor, Anna Wintour, took to the stage to present the prestigious award to Naomi Campbell. But the supermodel was too late to meet the editor, leading Wintour to make a playful comment, saying, "I am a very punctual person, and I have the honor of presenting tonight to someone who is often late."
Since Campbell was late to the event and couldn't accept the accolade from Wintour, she was honored by Harper's Bazaar editor-in-chief Samira Nasr, after which Campbell proudly accepted being fashionably late.
Naomi Campbell's recent response to Anna Wintour's comments stuns the internet
Known for her unapologetic style and advocacy for Black artists, Naomi Campbell received another notable honor at the 2024 Harlem's Fashion Row. Her acceptance speech added fuel to the speculation about her relationship with Wintour.
Before Campbell received her accolade from Nasr, Wintour reflected on Campbell’s history of being late and remarked:
"Yes, Naomi’s always late. But I believe in my high power, and I want to thank my higher power for having me be here."
Campbell’s response during her speech surprised many and fueled rumors of tension between the two.
"Everything’s going to work out the way it’s meant to work out. It wasn’t my choice to have the other lady [Wintour]. I’d much rather have this."
Campbell's notable acceptance speech is being taken as a dig at Anna Wintour, with whom the model has previously collaborated for her first Vogue magazine cover in 1989.
Throughout the years, Campbell and Wintour have reportedly had a complex relationship in the fashion world, but their admiration for each other overshadows any misunderstandings they might have.
Naomi Campbell's previous comments on Vogue's failure to achieve diversity
Although Naomi Campbell did not directly criticize Anna Wintour during a 2020 interview with Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, she addressed broader issues of racism and diversity in the fashion industry.
This discussion followed Anna Wintour’s 2020 statement on the matter, where Wintour said:
"I want to say plainly that I know Vogue has not found enough ways to elevate and give space to Black editors, writers, photographers, designers, and other creators."
After Wintour's statement, Naomi Campbell was asked about the same in the interview, to which she said:
"Everyone used to think that you liked being the token Black person in the room... It needs to change from the board room to the seat. It needs to go right from the top through."
While Naomi felt disappointed due to racism, she acknowledged that things were about to change. The model has been vocal about her community, and to date, Naomi Campbell is recognized as one of the most highly respected fashion icons.
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