Naomi Campbell Dedicates Award to Trailblazers

During the Harlem's Fashion Row's Style Awards, Naomi Campbell accepted the Fashion Icon Award, taking a playful jab at Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who made a pointed comment about Campbell's notorious lateness. Wintour praised Campbell as 'bold' and 'bright' while highlighting her punctuality, setting the stage for Campbell's humorous acknowledgment of her tardiness. In her acceptance speech, Campbell quipped about preferring to have Harper's Bazaar editor Samira Nasr present her award instead of Wintour, stating, 'Everything’s going to work out the way it’s meant to work out. It wasn’t my choice to have the other lady.' This remark drew laughter and surprise from the audience, reflecting Campbell's reputation for candidness. Additionally, Campbell used her platform to honor influential black models and emphasize the importance of community within the fashion industry.