Few in the fashion world can boast of such a long and distinguished career as Naomi Campbell's - over three and a half decades, the supermodel's unceasing string of achievements has made her an industry legend.
In 1988, Naomi became the first black model to grace the cover of Vogue Paris, and since then she has appeared on more than 60 Vogue covers in different countries. In 1990, she starred in the iconic video for George Michael's song Freedom! '90, and in 2019 she was awarded the prestigious British Fashion Awards in the “Fashion Icon” category. Of course, we can't help but mention her iconic walk, which has graced the runways of every major brand in the world - even Beyoncé paid tribute to her in her 2006 hit Get Me Bodied: Do the Naomi Campbell walk, Naomi Campbell walk. Walk across the room like Naomi Campbell (“Walk like Naomi Campbell, like Naomi Campbell. Walk across the room with the gait of Naomi Campbell”).
The supermodel's 50th birthday is approaching, and she will spend it in quarantine at home in New York. Campbell's new YouTube program is aptly named No Filter. One of her famous friends appears in each episode. The guest of the first episode is the 1990s supermodel and her close friend Cindy Crawford, in other episodes Naomi talks with Anna Wintour, Christy Turlington, Sean Combs, Marc Jacobs, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Adut Akech, Ashley Graham and Nicole Richie.
The editors of Vogue share Campbell's worldly wisdom, gleaned from the already published No Filter series.
Family is chosen
Campbell has been able to build deep relationships with many people, both inside and outside the industry. The model calls them “the family she chose.” Naomi calls fashion designer Azzedine Alaya “dad,” and the President of South Africa, elected in the country’s first democratic elections, Nelson Mandela, was her “grandfather.” Now Campbell herself acts as a “parent”: she carefully calls model Adut Akech her “daughter” and admits that she “looked for her all over the world.”
As Marc Jacobs said in an interview with No Filter: “I’m so drawn to the idea of ‘the family you choose’ because I didn’t have as close a relationship with my own family as I did with you and our mutual friends. Of course, we don’t see each other every day, but we all feel when we definitely need to be close. And you really are always there when needed.”
Demand what you deserve - this may be how you are destined to make history
In 2020, Ashley Graham became the first plus-size model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. Discussing this sensational event with Graham, Campbell recalled a similar story from her career - in 1988, she became the first black model on the cover of Vogue Paris.
A year later, in 1989, Campbell appeared on the cover of the September - the most important issue of the year - issue of American Vogue, becoming the first black model in the history of this magazine. It was also Anna Wintour's first September issue as editor-in-chief. Wintour recalled how she had to stand her ground and prove to management that the choice of model was correct: “I thought: “This is an incredible girl. She is the best model now. This photo is just beautiful." And together we made history, so thank you.”
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Supermodels train like professional athletes
Many people think that modeling is easy, but according to Campbell, “for some photographers, a massage is a must after a shoot.” She recalls several situations in which she had to freeze for a long time in very uncomfortable positions. Her friend, supermodel Cindy Crawford, agrees: "A physical therapist I saw in the 1990s once told me, 'I never would have thought that modeling was so similar to professional athletes.' It doesn’t look like it, of course, but what we have to do with the body - how to move and what poses to take - is sometimes very difficult! I learned the art of posing through working with photographers Irving Penn and Richard Avedon... It was reminiscent of the old school, where the main idea was that you need to show the clothes, not yourself.”
Naomi Campbell looks young at 50: how the American top model does it
The controversial model from London began her career 43 years ago by starring in Bob Marley's video for the song Is This Love. By the late 1980s, she was already an undisputed superstar, having formed, along with Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington, a “trinity” that became the most recognizable faces of the new generation. Largely thanks to Naomi, black fashion models from all over the world had the opportunity to sign contracts with leading fashion designers. In the 1990s, racial discrimination in high fashion was still present, but former runway superstars Turlington and Evangelista supported their friend, telling Dolce & Gabbana representatives: "If you don't have Naomi, you don't have us."
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She already took part in shows of leading brands, became Karl Lagerfeld’s muse, and the late President of South Africa Nelson Mandela called the girl a “goddess.” Since then, more than one “face of a generation” has changed; after Evangelista and Turlington, the era of Schiffer, Klum, Crawford and Moss passed, plus size models appeared on the catwalk, the world-famous Brazilians Ambrosio, Bündchen and Lima, but one thing remained unchanged - the headliner of the largest "Black Panther" has remained on display for 30 years.
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How does she do this? Of course, this could not be done without amazing genetics, but Naomi tirelessly monitors her appearance, periodically delighting her fans with recipes on Instagram and stories about diets in interviews. Naomi also very successfully uses modern trends - her channel on Youtube, where she communicates on various significant topics with sports, fashion and film stars, collects hundreds of thousands of views. And these are not only stories about yourself or interviews - there you can also find model training and try them yourself.
Campbell follows a fairly strict diet almost all year round. The 50-year-old star is a vegetarian; she tries not to drink coffee or eat sugar, preferring water with lemon, herbal tea or smoothies made from greens and vegetables at least 2-3 times a day.
More recently, she admitted that she eats regular food only once a day during lunch. “My lunch is also my dinner. “I eat only once a day when I want, and I don’t die of hunger,” said the supermodel. “If I don’t want to eat all day, I can easily get through it by just drinking water or juice.” When it’s hot, I rarely feel like eating.” Once a week on Sundays, the model can indulge in homemade pastries or sweets like banana pudding or muffins.
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Naomi prefers to train with a minimal set of equipment, preferring Pilates, bodyweight exercises and Zumba.
Ideals of beauty change, some stars are replaced by others, but “Black Panther” remains the standard of a successful model and businesswoman - and will remain so for many years to come.
Naomi's signature treat recipe
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Ingredients:
Box of Nilla Wafers, 3 cups heavy cream, can condensed milk, 4-5 sliced bananas, 1.5 cups water, package vanilla instant pudding, nutmeg, vanilla essence, cinnamon.
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine the condensed milk and water, then add the pudding mixture and mix well. Cover the resulting mixture and refrigerate for 4 hours.
In another large bowl, whisk the cream and add a little nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla essence to the mixture. Add the resulting mixture to the pudding and stir.
In a deep bowl, place a third of the pack of wafer cookies on the bottom, place about a third of the resulting pudding on top, repeat the process twice more, laying out in layers, like on a cake. Top with sliced bananas and whipped cream. Cover the bowl tightly and let sit in the refrigerator for another 4-6 hours.
It's important to support real talent
Campbell not only shares stories of her experiences shooting with legendary photographers Penn, Avedon, Lindbergh and Ritz, but also uses her influence to support talented newcomers: photographers Campbell Addy and Tyler Mitchell, and Nigerian fashion designer Kenneth Ize.
Campbell discusses the beauty of Ize's handmade fabrics and the spirit of creative community with Wintour. “The only Paris show I took part in was Kenneth’s show. The next day I left,” says the model. Pierpaolo Piccioli from Valentino also earned her respect - not only for his work as a designer, but also for his approach to casting and selection of diverse models. “I’ve cried on the runway twice in my life, and this was the second time,” Campbell remembers the Valentino Couture spring-summer 2020 show.
It's not a party without Naomi Campbell
It's no secret that supermodels automatically make it onto the guest list of the world's most lavish parties. Campbell, as a rule, does not miss important events. She recalls the 2020 Met Gala, which she attended with Piccioli, and Diddy's 33rd birthday party in Morocco in 2002. “It was a legendary party. Imagine a Boeing 767 - and no rules. People were having fun in the air, and they were all my closest friends,” says Sean Combs about the flight to Marrakech.
Campbell herself is a master at organizing such events. Marc Jacobs remembers her 40th birthday in Saint-Tropez: “We were all on stage and I was dancing so much that when the sun came up and it was time to go home, I literally couldn’t take a step. I danced so much that after that I simply couldn’t walk anymore.”
Self-care is the key to mental well-being
If you're one of Campbell's nine million Instagram followers, you know she works out on live television every day. In conversation with legendary tennis sisters Venus and Serena Williams, they discuss their plans for the week. “So, on Thursday we have training, and on Friday I’ll come by for a non-alcoholic cocktail, be sure to dress up,” says Campbell.
As an alternative to visiting massage therapists and chiropractors, Campbell takes evening baths with beneficial ingredients. Want a recipe? “I add lavender Epsom salts, coarse table salt and a glass of apple cider vinegar to the water,” says the model. This approach to self-care is close to Nicole Richie, who has an alter ego - Nikki Fre$h. “I can't say I bathe often, but when I'm in the shower, I use exfoliating gloves and soap, and then apply grapeseed oil to my skin, also while wearing gloves,” she says.
Naomi Campbell is 50! Secrets of the supermodel's unfading beauty
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Campbell does Pilates and Gyrotonics several times a week.
Today, May 22, the famous top model and incredible beauty Naomi Campbell celebrates her 50th birthday. Despite her mature age, she looks simply stunning. According to the celebrity herself, she did not resort to any services of plastic surgeons, and her blooming appearance is just a matter of easy daily care, exercise and a balanced diet. Therefore, in order not to be unfounded, we decided to reveal some of the birthday girl’s secrets for caring for herself and her body.
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Nutrition
Naomi is an ardent vegetarian and believes that it is partly thanks to her refusal to eat meat that she manages to stay in such good shape. Also, the star’s diet constantly includes apples, herbs, vegetables and natural juices. To curb sweet cravings, Campbell uses artichokes, while ginger and red pepper speed up the breakdown of fats. The star also prefers to skip dinner and drinks at least a liter of water a day.
Sport
Campbell does Pilates and Gyrotonics several times a week. Gyrotonics is a sport that is practiced on special simulators that look like a loom. With the help of cables and various handles, all muscle groups work perfectly and body flexibility develops.
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Appearance care
According to the model, she hates taking care of her hair, and her luxurious curls are just the result of high-quality extensions. Campbell's only secret for hair care at home: applying an olive oil hair mask once a week.
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To keep her skin beautiful for as long as possible, the model regularly exfoliates. Moreover, for these purposes he prefers to use ground natural coffee beans, since caffeine tightens the skin well and gives it radiance.
As for the star's fluffy eyelashes, she achieves this with expensive and high-quality extensions, and also loves to experiment with eye color using colored contact lenses, which gives her appearance a certain mystery and novelty.
Accept your path and work for the common good
Both Campbell and her guests strive to use their time on air to make a difference in the world. Some of the important topics they covered: Wintour's CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund project A Common Thread, announced in March, Diddy's $1 million donation to a new school in the Bronx, Christy Turlington's maternal health nonprofit Every Mother Counts , and Adut Akech's story about her work at the UN Refugee Agency. Campbell is also the public affairs officer for Fashion for Relief, a charity that raises funds to address environmental and humanitarian issues.
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Recalling the days when her modeling career was just beginning, Campbell expressed endless gratitude to Christy Turlington: “You told Steven Meisel about me, you introduced me to Gianni Versace... You were not afraid to tell designers: “If you don’t take her because she’s black, you just don’t understand us.”
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