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On the Eve of Her 50th Birthday, Here Are Naomi Campbell’s Most Iconic Fashion Looks

Trust us—there are a lot.

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With a successful career spanning several decades, there is no doubt that Naomi Campbell has established herself as one of the most fashionable women in the world. In honor of the legendary supermodel's 50th birthday, from iconic red carpet moments to style statements on the catwalk, we've pulled together a collection of Naomi Campbell's greatest fashion looks. 

Yves Saint Laurent 1987

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One of her first major, eye-catching runway moments, Naomi Campbell was just a teenager when she donned this unforgettable Couture look in Paris. 

1991 Birthday Celebration

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Pictured with fellow icons Madonna and Steven Meisel at her 21st birthday celebration, Naomi looks undeniably chic, elegant, and totally 90s in her checkered dress and white eyshadow. 

Azzedine Alaïa 1991

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Naomi Campbell has worked with some of the greatest designers of our time, and is often recognized for her close friendships with these world-class designers, including the late Azzedine Alaia. Only 16 when she met the designer, Campbell and Alaia struck up a working relationship and friendship that lasted until his unfortunate passing in 2017. This striking runway look finds the supermodel strutting in his 1991 show. 

Designer of the Year Awards in 1991

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Just a couple of years before Naomi Campbell's unforgettable fall in nine-inch heels while walking for Vivienne Westwood, she was strutting in Westwood off the runway, alongside supermodel BFF Kate Moss to the Designer of the Year Awards in London. 

Chanel 1994

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The only thing better than vintage Chanel is Naomi Campbell rocking vintage Chanel, pictured above in Karl Lagerfeld's modernization of the classic Chanel tweed suit. With her pink streaks and mini skirt to match, Campbell was quickly establishing herself as fashion's "It Girl" of the 90s. 

The 1995 Met Gala 

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Naomi sparkled at the 1995 Met Gala, alongside another good friend and iconic designer, Gianni Versace. Her appearances at major events like this brought upon the new role of supermodels as celebrities, a concept that surrounds us in fashion and pop culture today. 

1998 Store Opening 

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A muse for designers everywhere, this supermodel is pictured at the NYC store opening for Louis Vuitton with friend and fashion deisgner Marc Jacobs. 

2002 Birthday Celebration

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This fashion icon also knows how to party in style, rocking animal print while cutting the cake at her 32nd birthday in Saint Tropez, pictured above with Prince Albert of Monaco. 

Victoria's Secret 2003

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Naomi's glittery Angel look stole the show at this early 2000s Victoria's Secret runway show. 

Community Service in 2007

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While she had some turbulent years, Naomi Campbell proved her never ending dedication to always looking fabulous by wearing this Dolce & Gabbana gown to her final day of community service. 

Testifying at Court in 2010

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Is there anything more iconic than wearing Alaia and sporting a beehive to testify in court? We didn't think so either. The supermodel was there to testify in a war crimes trial against former President of Liberia Charles Taylor, who reportedly gave Campbell blood diamonds. 

Jean Paul Gaultier 2015

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Naomi Campbell closed Gaultier's bridal themed couture show, the designer's first collection after leaving ready-to-wear, mesmerizingly dressed as the bride's bouquet.  

Valentino 2019

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After nearly 15 years away from the Valentino runway, Naomi's showstopping debut for the brand's Spring/Summer 2019 collection sent a clear message that the supermodel had never really left. 

The 2019 Met Gala 

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Stunning in Valentino once again, Campbell brought the "Camp" at last year's Met Gala. Personifying this quote from Susan Sontag, "Camp is a woman walking around in a dress made of three million feathers," Naomi Campbell made everyone's best dressed list.  

The 2020 Hazmat Suit 

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Always fashion forward, Naomi just recently proved she can also rock a Hazmat. Notoriously cautious, Campbell is ready to fight off Coronavirus while making an extreme fashion statement. 

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