There is only one Naomi Campbell. The star, who turns 47 today, has long exemplified everything a supermodel ought to be. With countless magazines covered and shows walked, she’s more than made her presence felt within the fashion industry. Naturally, Campbell’s influence extends far beyond the runways. Never one to adopt the off-duty wardrobe of ripped jeans and worn-in concert tees, she’s embraced the idea that glamour doesn’t come with an off switch. As a 24-7 muse, Campbell never steps out without her makeup perfectly done, hair expertly coiffed, and the kind of designer gear that is typically reserved for editorials. For her public appearances, Campbell prefers to go all out, wearing her favorite labels with a confidence few could muster.
At Cannes this week to lead the pack at the annual Fashion for Relief charity runway show, Campbell has been putting her supermodel sisters to shame. Arriving at the event in cream-color Atelier Versace covered in Swarovski crystals, she stole the show. In her element amid the sea of ball gowns and larger-than-life jewelry, she saves her finest for the red carpet, often tackling tricky looks with ease. Choosing slinky black and silver Azzedine Alaïa for this year’s Met Gala, Campbell eschewed the Comme des Garçons theme but stayed true to her personal look by keeping things minimal and letting her gown’s pointed shoulders and revealing slit speak for themselves.
Though she loves dramatic fashions, Campbell knows better than to overpower a look. When the masters create the dresses, you don’t need much else—and once she’s added on jewelry or a barely-there clutch she’s ready to go. There are only a few people who can turn the entire world into a runway and, even among that group, Campbell stands out as an icon of sexy, self-assured style.
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