Naomi Campbell Receives the CFDA Fashion Icon Award
Practically everyone in the fashion world knows who Naomi Campbell is. The supermodel is this year’s recipient of the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. In the 90’s, Campbell defined the term glamazon.
She became a huge part of a decade of milestones through her appearances in Versace fashion shows and also made a cameo in George Michaels’ music video. Her relevance in the fashion industry never seems to decline even after three decades later. She truly is deserving of the icon award.
The supermodel never backed down from taking risks which have paved way for models. She has an album, appeared on television shows, initiated charity events, and created a fragrance collection. Campbell also became
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Campbell was refreshing to see and she fit anywhere. By the mid-90’s, she was already able to expand her portfolio.
She became the first black model to grace the cover of French Vogue. Campbell aslo became the first black model to open for Prada’s fashion show. She became a staple in many runways as well as ad campaigns for big named brands such as Fendi and Ralph Lauren to name a few.
Her career also had its setbacks. In 2006, she was sentenced to community service after a controversy broke out involving her housekeeper. Issues of her anger management was revealed after the incident as well as substance abuse. Even though her image was tainted with controversy, the supermodel’s career continues to soar.
According to Daniel Day, a couturier, Campbell will do whatever it takes to prove herself to everyone. She understands the perceptions and how it affects her which is why she is willing to play against it.
According to Beth Hardison who became a mentor to Campbell for the next three decades of her career, she admires the supermodel’s spunk and the way she stands up for herself. Even at a young age she never put up with nonsense. Hardison also says that Campbell’s drive also helps create opportunities for
The procestor lost Mansion vs Quill case because Frank Mansion didn’t have all three of the elements. In this case there was no malice. Frank Mansion had no intent of hurting Barney. He did have a gun with him but he went to the bar so he could confront Barney.Mitch could argue that Frank could have had enough time to think about what he was going to do to Barney. When he was calming his wife down and talking to her about what happened that night of the rape. Lt Frank could have planned to grab the gun from the closet and go to the bar where Barney was shot. If the prosecutor would of charger Lt. Frank Mansion with a different charge, then they would have won the case. If Lt. Frank Mansion was charged with voluntary manslaughter he would of
She has done many different things which have shown her ability to be creative and have a plan. In July of 2017 Martha started a social campaign with the Curvy Girls support group. Martha designed a necklace with the brand Pluma for all of the girls in the campaign to wear that says “resilient” on one side and “inégal” which is French for uneven. She was able to help create a necklace which had a deep meaning to not only the girls who received it but others affected by the disease. She has done so many creative things like going out and helping bring awareness to large issues which are sometimes overlooked like scoliosis or homeless people living with Aids or HIV.
She started doing airshows. Her first one was on labor day. Even with everything she faced she showed great patrism. She appealed to both black and white audiences and gave many people hope and happiness with her shows and stunts. Sadly, the good didnt last forever.
Mary-Kate Olsen was born on June 13, 1986, in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California. She has a twin sister Ashley Olsen. They both started off their famous acting career at a very young age. They were nine months old when they started their acting debut on the ABC family sitcom, Full house. They shared the role as Michelle Tanner. Child labor was a big deal so them being twins led the sitcom to air longer because the girls could share the amount of hours and work longer. This show went on for eight years and during this time, their career took off. However, during the first two years the show was being aired, it did not even make the top thirty list of most watched television shows. Fortunately, the following year, it made the top fourteen. In the 1991-1992 the season peaked at number seven. At the age of five, a producer, Robert Thorne, realized how little the girls were being paid and asked the parents if he could represent them. The girls were getting paid minimum wage which amounted to be $4,000 per episode. After Robert started to represent them
Prior to modeling, she was a cheerleader. She came into the spotlight after she started posting videos on YouTube. Currently, she has gained over 3.6 million subscribers on YouTube. On her YouTube channel, she regularly posted videos along with other YouTube stars such as Jake Paul, Alissa Violet, and few others.
You probably have heard of Beyonce’ since she’s always on the media. She went to the White House to go persome for Michelle Obama's 50th birthday. Whenever Beyonce’ does something huge she always comes out in the news doing big things. Lately she’s been on the low because she’s pregnant with twins. She’s famous all over the media. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter is where she gets in touch with her fans through. Millions of people follows her and love her because she is a inspiring person to society.
She gained further fame and recognition after she began co-hosting the E! Celebrity show called Fashion Police from 2010 to 2014. She was well-known for her fearless tact and opinionated views. This probably lead her to market a line of jewelry and apparel on he QVC shopping channel.
Hailing from Streatham, South London; Campbell has always had a passion for the theater arts since a young age. Naomi was no stranger to the camera either. At the tender age of seven; Naomi appeared in her first music video for Bob Marley's "Is This Love." Campbell was recognized by Beth Boldt who happens
She won awards,
Despite criticism, she has inspired people to be themselves regardless of what others throw at you and that you don 't have to always fit in. Becoming an alcoholic is one of the things that takes a toll on you. Whats even better is that she reinvented herself into a new person. She never had the easy life. She once said,“ I haven’t had nothing done at all. Anyone who’s known me will tell you that. Im sorry, but I was living in a trailer park for a few years. I didn’t even have enough money to buy Cocoa Puffs”.
Coco Chanel was one of the most influential fashion designers of the Twentieth Century and she was the first significant female fashion designer. The fashion world was impacted by Chanel’s phoenix like return to fashion after her retirement in 1953. Chanel introduced men and women to practical yet elegant styles. Although Chanel has been deceased for forty-one years her undeniable influence on fashion and women’s roles in society will be remembered for generations to come. Coco Chanel was an iconic designer and continues to inspire men and women around the world.
The biggest issue standing in her way was how to obtain her success, and then be able to maintain it instead of fading away like many other celebrities do as they get older.
From pop star sensation to fashion icon, Lady Gaga has influenced pop culture in many ways. After her 2008 hit single “Just Dance” the singer quickly gained fame for her unique techno pop music. From there on she has acquired a huge following and quickly took over the world of pop music. The singer then used the newly popular twitter website to tweet to her fans. She encouraged them to love themselves, spread positivity to one another, and most importantly funded her Born This Way Foundation in hopes of helping bullied victims. Not only did she use her music and social media account to influence her fans, she also made a broad fashion statement to motivate her fans to be weird, different, and unique. Many people still remember her famous meat dress she walked the red carpet in, while others reminisce on all the outrageous outfits she’s worn over the years. Over the last nine years, this pop star diva continues to top the charts with her music, spreading kindness, and walking the streets wearing memorable outfits.
Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Bonhuer Chanel, on August 19, 1883 in Saumur, France was an amazing woman who redefined fashion as we know it today. She was a clothing designer who revolutionized the fashion industry with her suits, little black dresses, and avant garde flare. Because of this quickly in her young life she became well know, and rose to be the fashion icon that she is today. From the timeless designs that are still popular to this day, and the sophisticated outfits that can be paired with great accessories Chanel has done it all. When it comes down to it though it was Coco Chanel’s philosophy that “luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it’s not luxury” that lead to her success. (“Coco Chanel”)
“She is stepping into that same sort of space as an Audrey Hepburn or Jackie Kennedy,” said Lynn, “a fashion icon whose style is so emulated and so loved, really.”