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Posted: 2024-09-04T22:35:34Z | Updated: 2024-09-04T22:35:34Z Naomi Campbell And Vogue Boss Anna Wintour Exchange Barbs Onstage At Fashion Event | HuffPost

Naomi Campbell And Vogue Boss Anna Wintour Exchange Barbs Onstage At Fashion Event

The supermodel called Wintour "the other lady" after getting a somewhat icy introduction from the media mogul in New York.

Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour  might have the most captivating feud in the entire fashion world.

The supermodel and Vogues editor in chief have known each other for decades, so fashionistas were rapt by the minor drama that played out Tuesday at the Fashion Show & Style Awards, held by the Harlems Fashion Row agency in New York.

Wintour made a point of subtly mocking Campbell for her typical tardiness while introducing the runway legend, who allegedly showed up late to the event.

I am a very punctual person, and I have the honor of presenting tonight to someone who is often late, the publishing giant told the audience.

Wintour reportedly  also called Campbell one of the most fearless people I know, adding that her courage was evident at the very, very start of her career when she began to speak the truth about inequality and injustice. And this was at a time when it was not so common to do so.

The compliments turned a tad underhanded as she continued, however.

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Naomi Campbell speaks Tuesday at Harlem's Fashion Row Fashion Show & Style Awards in New York. She threw minor shade at Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour during the event.
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I can tell you that being on the receiving end of that fearlessness can be oh, what can I say? Quite exciting? the editor added. But its her honesty that makes her so incredible to be around, a muse and inspiration for designers.

As Wintour bowed out to head to another engagement, Harpers Bazaar Editor-in-Chief Samira Nasr continued introducing Campbell before the model herself took the stage.

Acknowledging her habit of being fashionably behind schedule, Campbell said: Yes, Naomis always late. But I believe in my higher power, and I want to thank my higher power for having me be here.

As she went on, the model made room for her own small dig at Wintour.

Its so important that Im here today, and Im honored to be here in Harlem. ... Everythings going to work out the way its going to work out. It wasnt my choice to have the other lady. Id much rather have this, she said, gesturing at Nasr.

Upon the remark, audible reactions swept through the room.

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Wintour speaks at the New York fashion event.
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But Campbell also reportedly acknowledged the positive impact that Wintour has had on her life, saying, Thank you, Anna Wintour, for your support in my career from 1987, meeting a young Black girl from South London in British Vogue offices and taking a chance in giving me a shoot.

Citing anonymous sources, TMZ and the New York Post reported that Campbell hadnt actually been late to the event, but showed up when she was supposed to. Whats more, Campbell purportedly didnt hear what Wintour had said about her, and knew only that Wintour had left the event as Campbell was set to take the stage.

Though their exchange this week may have seemed salty, Wintour and Campbell have both spoken highly of each other in the past.

In a 2020 conversation , the media mogul told the model, Youve been a huge part of my history with Vogue.

Youve been a huge part of my life, Campbell replied.

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