Friday, 13 February 2015

Black History Living Legends Series: Naomi Campbell.


Happy Friday everyone!
With the weekend already upon us, i am proud to present another powerful Living Legends feature!
Naomi Campbell is a name that resounds throughout the realm of fashion consistently. Her overwhelmingly positive influence and her incomparable staying power have solidified her legacy as one of the greatest models to ever grace the runway.

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Naomi Elaine Campbell was born on May 22, 1970 in Streatham in Southern London, England. The English model was the daughter of a Jamaican-born mother and the product of a single-parent family. Throughout her earlier years, Naomi frequently traveled with her mother who worked as a dancer – the inseparable pair traveled to places where most individuals only dream including Rome. As she continued to grow, the young talent eventually started to seriously pursue the intense art of ballet.
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It was evident that Naomi certainly had a love for dance; however, after being scouted by Beth Boldt, her career took a wild (yet rewarding) turn. It seems she was a natural – at the tender age of sixteen, the up-and-coming model snagged her first cover for British Elle! Not too soon after she also became the first black woman to grace the cover of French Vogue and eventually Time. The rise of this enigmatic muse immediately took off and she hasn’t looked back since. In addition to her impressive cover resume, Naomi has also walked the runway for a multitude of legandary designers including Gianni Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Diane von Furstenberg and Isaac Mizrahi.
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Naomi’s spirited influence has spanned across the globe and her lifetime accomplishments continue to inspire even our current generation. This catwalk pro possessed the firm ability to continuously knock down racial barriers while maintaining an effortless ascent to into superstardom. As one of the most polarizing and recognized players in fashion, Naomi Campbell is definitely a force to be reckoned with. Her undeniable presence and exquisite talent still slays to this present day and, for that, we salute her.
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Phew! This feature was a toughie!
It’s evident that we all recognize this beauty’s face but the depth behind her rise is just as noteworthy. Naomi Campbell’s story is filled with infinite amounts of inspiration and motivation in which words cannot describe. With that, learn more about this influential pioneer by checking out more of her biography here.
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