Her name is synonymous with beauty, style and running late. And when THE Supermodel that is Naomi Campbell arrived for our interview she didn't disappoint in all three categories. My crew were told to set up for 1pm for a 2.
45pm interview, she entered the ballroom at the Dorchester at 5.45pm. In the moments before her arrival her team made several visits to inquire if we were ready as she was definitely on her way.
Then suddenly the gilded mirrored double doors swung open and in she sauntered. Campbell was a little preoccupied on her phone as her attendants in waiting preened, polished and perfected her look but as soon as the camera started rolling she enthused about her groundbreaking exhibition at the V&A entitled NAOMI: In Fashion. Image: A young Campbell on the runway Image: Inside the supermodel's upcoming exhibition Image: Campbell is launching an exhibition at the V&A Museum reflecting on her career as a supermodel It's the first of its kind and explores her 40-year career as a fashion model, her cultural icon status and the fact that four decades on she is still a highly sought-after working model.
Campbell tells me it's an honour to be the sole subject of the exhibition, that she is totally in awe and feels very blessed. She follows in the footsteps of David Bowie, Frida Kahlo and Kylie, who have also had solo exhibitions at the London museum. Advertisement The 54-year-old's hope is that through the clothes that she's worn, the designers she's collaborated with, the.
