He fashion world It is constantly evolving, but certain figures are timeless, shaping the industry and influencing from generation to generation. The model Naomi Campbell, one of those icons, has a career spanning more than four decades. Due to his career, he has his own exhibition in one of the most renowned museums, the Victoria & Albert, in London, which can be visited until April 2025.
Naomi: In Fashion presents more than 100 pieces of haute couture and ready-to-wear worn by the supermodel, from brands such as Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Azzedine Alaia, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gautier and Alexander McQueen.
The exhibition is a testament to his legacy. Celebrate Campbell’s career and his contributions to fashion and culture. It is a journey through her life and reflects her role as a cultural and social activist.
The exhibition shows around 100 signature looks that define your style. These designs, sourced from some of the world’s most renowned couturiers and fashion houses, represent the pinnacle of haute couture and fashion. ready-to-wear. What it achieves is that each garment tells a story, not only about the designers who created them but also from the journey of Campbell and the career milestones.
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The most attractive thing about this exhibition is the number of iconic outfits worn by the model. They include memorable pieces from shows, events or photo shoots, for example. Among the most notable is the shiny metallic mini dress designed by Gianni Versacewhich Campbell wore during the 1990s. Signature of Versace’s bold and glamorous style, this dress captures the essence of the era as well as Gianni’s alma mater.
Another iconic design is Alexander McQueen’s feather dressone of many designers with whom Naomi had a very close relationship professionally and personally.
Also notable are a pink Valentino design she wore to a Met Gala in 2019 and sky-high platform shoes, made by Vivienne Westwood, from those who fell in their parade.
She wore everything from a corset inspired by Thierry Mugler’s car to XXL platform shoes, created by Vivienne Westwood. Photo: Courtesy of V&A Museum PressUnder the spotlight
Photography also features prominently in the exhibition. There are campaigns, covers or editorials made by renowned photographers, such as Mario Testino, Steven Meisel and Herb Ritts. They all contributed to this visual archive, offer an artistic look and tell their work and personal experience with the model.
The exhibit also includes videos of the most memorable moments of Campbell on the catwalk, interviews and behind the scenes of the fashion world.
In addition, it reflects her more social side: how Naomi influenced throughout her career in the defense of diversity, equality and social justice.
Naomi: In Fashion presents more than 100 haute couture and ready-to-wear pieces worn by the supermodel, from brands such as Versace, Dolce&Gabbana, Azzedine Alaia and Alexander McQueen. Photo: Courtesy of V&A Museum PressNaomi, the activist
The exhibition dedicates a section to Campbell’s activism, highlighting his efforts to promote inclusivity within the fashion industry and beyond. This includes his work with charities, his role in the campaign for racial equality and its support of emerging designers and models from underrepresented backgrounds.
Through works, one of the least known aspects of his career is reflected: his commitment to social causes and his work with the charity organization Fashion for Reliefwhich he founded in 2005. Through this organization, Campbell helps in cases of natural disasters and seeks alleviate poverty all over the world. The exhibition highlights these achievements and reflects how the impact of his work transcends fashion and extends to the realm of social activism, where he appears with Mandela fighting for these causes.
Naomi In Fashion also explores Campbell’s role in break down barriers within the fashion industry. As one of the first black supermodels to achieve international fame, challenging stereotypes and paving the way for future generations of models.
It is a comprehensive and engaging experience, covering multiple dimensions of your career and manifesting the role of fashion as a force of change.
Viva had the opportunity to know what this exhibition means to the model thanks to the management of the V&A museum, avant-garde when it comes to making fashion exhibitions.
Protagonist. The Naomi: In Fashion exhibition at the V&A in London can be visited until April 6, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of the V&A Museum Press-Naomi, what significance does this exhibition have for you?
-It is an honor for me, I am immensely grateful to be able to show my life through clothes, my work in fashion through the years. And to be able to do it precisely in London, where my career began.
-What has it been like to participate in choosing what is seen in the exhibition? He also made his contribution to the curatorship.
-Son more than 100 looks. I actually showed the V&A what I had so they could make the selection they thought was appropriate. The truth is that in all these years I have worked with many creators and I wanted them to be represented. I wanted those who gave me the opportunity to work with them to be seen and in that way also thank them.
-Why does Azzedine Alaia have a special space in the exhibition?
-He is part of my history, he knew me from my beginnings, when I was only 16 years old; She is the one who understood the woman’s body like no one else, the lines of the woman, and also, from a personal point of view, she was a very important reference in my life.
-What would you like to see last from this exhibition?
-My life in fashion world. It is based on clothing and reflects the work of many designers who are dear to me, who gave me the opportunity to work with them.
-What would you like someone who visits the exhibition to take away?
-That you discover something you didn’t know about me.
