CAMPBELL Naomi (Model)

Herb Ritts casts Naomi Campbell as Pan, representing eternal spring. Her athletic frame is regarded as being as near perfect as it is possible to be - even in the fashion industry. Azzedine Alaïa realized her potential early and dressed Campbell in his clothes, which are as equally demanding of perfection. She sought stardom from an early age, attending stage school in London, and has rarely been out of the news since she was hailed as a supermodel. Known for her diva-like qualities, she has a star-like ability to dominate a picture or catwalk. She was dubbed "the black Bardot" for her full lips and sexy demeanour, although she claims to have encountered prejudice, saying, "This is a business about selling - and blonde, blue-eyed girls are what sells". However, her success has contributed to a broader conception of the feminine ideal. After many decades, she is still in demand and in 2007 appeared in Dior's 60th anniversary show at Versailles.

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