On Tuesday (Sept. 3), Harlem’s Fashion Row Show and Style Awards honored the one and only Naomi Campbell. As reported by Women’s Wear Daily, founder Brandice Daniel used her event for those in attendance to support Black designers and “create a shift in the industry.”
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However, when Conde Nast’s Chief Content Officer and Global Editorial Director Anna Wintour made her highly anticipated speech to introduce Campbell, she immediately shaded the legend.
Wintour told the audience that she herself is “a very punctual person” and that “I have the honor of presenting tonight to someone who is often late” (referring to Campbell). The fashion fixture then said that Samir Nasr (editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar) would step in for her.
Wintour went on to praise the supermodel, saying “Naomi’s bravery has benefited the entire fashion …