This first exhibition of its kind explores the career of supermodel model Naomi Campbell. The NAOMI In Fashion exhibition draws upon Campbell’s extensive wardrobe of haute couture and ready-to-wear ensembles from key moments in her career along with loans from designer archives and objects from the V&A’s collections.
Highlights include a dramatic 1989 Thierry Mugler car-inspired corset, Campbell’s look from Sarah Burton’s last Alexander McQueen show, a pink Valentino ensemble worn at the 2019 Met Gala, and a pair of staggeringly high Vivienne Westwood platform shoes worn by Campbell during her famous 1993 catwalk fall. The exhibition also includes around 100 looks and accessories from the best of global high fashion chronicling her 40 years in the industry.
In addition to stunning garments and fashion accessories, fashion photography features prominently. Striking imagery by leading photographers such as Campbell Addy, Nick Knight, Peter Lindbergh, and Steven Meisel, will form a selection of photography curated by Edward Enninful OBE.
Another highlight will be a focus on Campbell’s activism and advocacy for diversity in fashion. It will shine light on her contributions to organizations like the Black Girls Coalition and The Diversity Coalition. Then, the show will spotlight Campbell’s current work with Arise Fashion Week and her own global program EMERGE, both of which support emerging creatives in the industry.
“Naomi: In Fashion” will also be accompanied by a publication by the same name, featuring an exclusive interview with Campbell
